EU plans online screening for visa-free travellers
Millions of tourists and business people visiting Europe will have to complete an online security check before arrival, if an EU plan to tighten controls on foreigners who do not…
Turkey names new ambassador to Israel in reciprocal move
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan named a new ambassador to Israel today, reciprocating a move by the Israelis taken a day earlier, a decision which is being seen as a…
FSSAI to set up food safety standards review panel
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) today said it is in the process of setting up a food safety standards review panel to identify gaps in the…
Punjab Assembly passes resolutions against SYL canal
AMN A special session of the Punjab Assembly today unanimously passed resolutions on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal issue, directing the state government not to hand over land to any agency…
DEMONITIZATION: Oppn seeks probe; for Govt it is in national interest
Debate on Demonitisation in Rajya Sabha Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha today made a forceful demand for a probe into the demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes, amid…
Rahul Gandhi granted bail in RSS defamation case
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was today granted bail by a Bhiwandi court in a defamation case relating to his alleged comments blaming RSS for Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. After getting…
Opposition take out protest march to Rashtrapati Bhawan over demonetisation
AMN / Various political parties, including Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena and the National Conference, today took out a protest march to Rashtrapati Bhawan over demonetisation issue. The…
Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on demonetisation of currency
NEW DELHI /AMN Rajya Sabha today took up discussion on demonetisation of currency on opening day of Winter Session. Opening the debate, Anand Sharma of the Congress said, as per…
Govt brings “financial anarchy” : Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha
A Akhter / The Congress leader Anand Sharma today accused the government of bringing in “financial anarchy” in the country with the sudden ban on Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000…
Putin fires Economy Minister over bribery charges
Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, who had been charged with taking a massive bribe. News Agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying The President…