Kandhamal survivors want NIA probe
NEW DELHI: (AMN) The Survivors of Kandhamal riots have demanded National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the riots that took place in 2007- 2008 in which Christians were targeted.
BJP speaks for minorities in parliament
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Deviating from its ideology, the BJP on Monday strongly spoke in favour of minorities in the parliament. It accused congress led UPA government for maligning Muslims across…
India begins Haj process
NEW DELHI (AMN) The Haj process for 2011 begins in India on Wednesday with the distribution of forms to the prospective pilgrims. Application Forms would be available in the offices…
Rani Mukerjee joins World Stroke Campaign
By Rector KathuriaLUDHIANA:: Film actress Rani Mukerjee has joined the "1 in 6" campaign as goodwill ambassador of the Indian Stroke Association and the World Stroke Organization. Announcing this Dr…
SC appeals Pak to release Indian prisoners
TIA Legal Correspondent NEW DELHI: In an amazing move, the Supreme Court Monday appealed Pakistan to release an Indian prisoner on humanitarian grounds and remit the remaining part of his…
TERI acquires super computers
ASHOK B SHARMA /TIA NEW DELHI: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has acquired the latest state-of-the-art supercomputer from Wipro which would be used for quantification and understanding of the…
India, US discuss security measures
ASHOK B SHARMA / TIA NEW DELHI: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in partnership with the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has concluded a five-day law enforcement exchange…
B’desh in AMU may raise Eyebrows
ANDALIB AKHTER Bangladesh’s direct involvement in the new Murshidabad centre of Aligarh Muslim University is likely to do more harm to the Indian Muslim community than the good indented.
Rs 2,370-crore bonanza for MPs
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has announced a Rs 2,370-crore bonanza for MPs by raising allocations under MPLAD scheme from Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore.
Parliament mourns Japan tragedy
NEW DELHI: Both the Houses of Parliament Monday expressed deep sorrow over the widespread devastation caused by Tsunami and the massive earthquake in Japan.