Pakistan test-fires cruise missile
agencies Pakistan on Wednesday conducted a test of an enhanced version of the indigenously developed Babur Cruise Missile. Babur Weapon System version – 2 incorporates advanced aerodynamics and avionics that…
Quake-detection app captures nearly 400 earthquakes worldwide
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER A smartphone app developed by scientists has successfully detected nearly 400 earthquakes since its launch earlier this year, paving the way for a warning system that…
WHO demands protection of Health personnel in Syria
AMN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER The WHO strongly urged all parties to the conflict in Syria to abide by international humanitarian law and protect civilians trapped in the conflict. In…
Malaria control improves in Africa, global progress still off-track
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER GENEVA – WHO’s World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa have greater access to effective malaria control. Across the region,…
Italian PM wins initial vote of confidence
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni has won an initial vote of confidence in the Lower House of Parliament. To assume office, Gentiloni needs to win votes of confidence in both…
Amit Shah to hold party national office bearers meeting
BJP President Amit Shah will have meeting with party’s national office bearers in New Delhi Thursday. The day-long meeting will discuss the strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in the…
Bill To amend SC/ST list introduced in Lok Sabha
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram Wednesday introduced the Constitution ( Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders Amendment Bill,2016 in the Lok Sabha today. The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution…
NGT imposes nationwide ban on ‘manja’ for flying kites
The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated ‘manja’ for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds.…
BJP rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegation against Prime Minister
AMN BJP has rejected Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s claim that he has personal information about the corruption of the Prime Minister. The party said that 125 crore people of…
PM reviews demonetisation situation with senior Ministers
AMN / Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the situation related to demonetisation of old high value currency notes. Sources said that Mr. Modi discussed the pertinent issues related to…