Syria and Iraq take control of Islamic State two strongholds
WEB DESK Syria and Iraq have taken control of Islamic State terror group’s two strongholds in their countries. Syria’s army announced yesterday that it has taken Deir al-Zour. Later in…
US President Donald Trump embarks on 11-day Asia tour
WEB DESK US President, Donald Trump has embarked on an 11-day trip to Asia during which he will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. It will be…
Gujarat: With backing of Dalit leader, Congress inches towards grand alliance
Ahmedabad/New Delhi Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi Friday managed a major breakthrough, securing the support of young Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani for the coming Gujarat elections. Mevani will, however, not formally…
Sushma seeks report over attack on Sikh boy in US
New Delhi External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Embassy in the US for a report on the alleged beating of a Sikh boy in the Washington State.…
Article 370 should be honoured: CM Mehbooba Mufti
AMN Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has said that Article 370 of the Constitution, which guarantees special status to the state, is the nation’s commitment to the people…
Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti with traditional reverence
AMN Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guruparb is being celebrated across the country today. The day marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. It is considered as…
No tax on cash sales of agricultural produce for less than Rs 2 lakh
AMN The Income Tax Department has clarified that the cash sales of agricultural produce by a cultivator to a trader for less than 2 lakh rupees will not attract tax…
PM Modi holds talks with visiting Armenian President & Latvian PM
Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Latvian Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis in New Delhi yesterday to cement India’s…
EC reviews preparation of upcoming Himachal Assembly elections
AMN / NEW DELHI The Election Commission reviewed the preparation of conduct of forthcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections through video-conferencing yesterday. The polling for the 68-member State Assembly will be…
Ease of Doing Business leads to Ease of Life: PM Modi
GST is a commendable reform done by India: World Bank CEO Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ease of Doing Business will lead to…