India-US talks to focus on economic cooperation
NEW DELHI: (AMN) India and the United States are all set sign a variety of agreements in various areas, and to further cementing their cooperation in counter terrorism. Talking to…
Bill on Orissa transformation into Odisha soon
NEW DELHI: The centre has decided to pass the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010 in the coming winter session of parliament starting from Nov 9 said Union Parliamentry Affairs…
Differences erupt in govt. over Pollavaram
NEW DELHI: Serious differences have surfaced between Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) and Ministry of Water Resources over the Pollavaram project. A day after Ministry of Environment and Forest…
India attaches great value to Obama’s visit
NEW DELHI: India has attached great importance to the visit of US President Barack Obama to the country starting from Saturday. Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, the Minister…
Navy submits report on Adarsh Society scam
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday welcomed the Defence ministry’s decision for CBI probe into Adarsh housing society scam. Talking to media persons in Mumbai he said…
India, Malawi vow to come closer
NEW DELHI: India has decided to reopen its diplomatic mission in Malawi as the two countries agreed to negotiate an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement and a Treaty on Avoidance…
Hindus welcome Diwali wishes from Vatican
NEW DELHI: Hindus in India have welcomed and appreciated the Vatican’s message on Diwali, the festival of lights. “It is a message that touches the heart,†said social activist Swamy…
Orissa nun identifies rapist in court
CUTTACK: Sister Meena, who was raped during the anti-Christian violence in Orissa, identified her offenders in court on Nov. 3 She deposed before the District and Sessions Judge in Cuttack,…
Death toll rises to 25 in AP torrential rains
HYDERABAD: (AMN) Death toll due to torrential rains in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh has risen to 25. according to AIR nearly 6 lakh population has been affected in…
EC to check influence of liquor in Bihar
PATNA: (AMN) Taking serious note of the use of illicit liquor to allure innocent voters in Bihar, the Election Commission has instructed the authorities in the state to take a…