CBI to probe Azad encounter
NEW DELHI: The Andhra Pradesh government has assured the Supreme Court that the CBI would probe into alleged encounter of Naxal leader Azad. It also informed the apex court that…
Countdown for PSLV-C16 mission begins
The countdown for the launch of India’s latest remote sensing satellite Resourcesat-2 by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV -C 16 began at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre early this…
Saving lives of Indian sailors prime concern: Ravi
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Monday said that government was doing everything for the release of Indians held hostage by Somali pirates. He said that…
SC bans children in circuses
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday banned the employment of children in circuses and directed the government to rescue those employed in the sector. It also asked the Government to…
Over 60 pc voting in WB polls
KOLKATA: (AMN) Nearly 55 percent polling has been recorded after six hours for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal. Voting is going on peacefully amidst tight security…
Farooq to lead new political party
TIA Spl Correspondent NEW DELHI: Mr. Mujtaba Farooq of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) would lead a new political party which is all set to hit Indian political arena on Monday.
CJI asks judges to keep away from politicians
TIA correspondent NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India justice S H Kapadia has asked judges to uphold the independence and integrity of the judiciary. He said that judges should maintain…
Modi against education of minorities
NEW DELHI (AMN) Even as Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi is courting with few Muslim leaders of the state to change his anti minority image, but these community leaders have…
Nandita Das becomes French Knight
NEW DELHI: Actress-director Nandita Das has been conferred with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, France's highest cultural award for her contribution to the development of Indo-French…
Govt committed to strong Lok Pal Bill
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Centre on Saturday reiterated its commitment to introduce a strong Lok Pal Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament, beginning early July.