IAF ready to meet any challenge
NEW DELHI: The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P.V Naik on Monday revealed that about half of IAF’s equipment is obsolete. He however maintained that his forces were…
Parties ask EC to make elections transparent
NEW DELHI: Major political parties on Monday asked Election Commission of India to make elections more transparent and corruption free. At a meeting convened by Election Commission the political parties…
Maoists kill 4 security personnel in Maharashtra
GADHIROLI (AMN) In another daring attack, the underground Maoists group killed four security men here. The dead include two CRPF personnel and two police officers. According to AIR the Naxalites…
Montek asks for Agricultural development
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Chairman of Planning Commission, Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia has asked Agricultural scientists to adopt innovative approach to strengthen agricultural research and education in India. Speaking at a…
Goa Church seeks environment protection
PANAJI:The Catholic Church in Goa says “bad governance” has led to environmental degradation in the western Indian state. A statement jointly issued by the diocesan Council for Social Justice and…
CWG:India begins medal winning spree
NEW DELHI: India began its medal winning spree in the 19th Commonwealth games, bagging silver and a bronze in the 48 kg women weightlifting on Monday. Starting as favourite to…
How to get temple without losing Muslim vote?
NEW DELHI: IN HIS weekly column in Rashtriya Sahara (Urdu) M J Akbar says that the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute is a semi-colon, not a full…
ASEM-8 begins in Brussels
BRUSSEL: The 8th Asia-Europe Summit begins here on Monday . Leaders of 46 Asian and European countries are attending the two day Summit, which opens at the Royal Palace. Vice…
Bihar polls: Process for 3rd phase begins
PATNA: The process for third phase of Assembly elections in Bihar has begun with the issuing of Notification on Monday. 48 constituencies spread across six districts of the state will…
Commonwealth Games opens with spectacular ceremony
NEW DELHI: A dazzling display of fireworks and spectacular light and sound show marked the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Playing of the national anthem and…