China wants agreement with India on Code of Conduct at border
AMN China is in favour of a pact with India on a Code of Conduct to maintain peace along the border rather than clarification of Line of Actual Control proposed…
14 people including BJP MLA sentenced to 10 yr jail for collectorate attack in Bihar
Fourteen people, including an MLA and two former MPs, were today sentenced to 10 years in jail by a fast track court in Sitamarhi, Bihar today. The case related to…
India, US to expand bilateral defence ties
By ANDALIB AKHTER — India’s Defense minister Manohar Parikar and United States Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter Wednesday discussed the India-U.S. defence relationship, and the broader India-US Strategic Partnership, and…
New Defence Procurement Procedure will take some more time: Parrikar
AMN Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) will take some more time. Talking to media persons in New Delhi, Mr Parrikar said the first change…
Centre refers Maggi issue to NCDRC for appropriate action
Centre today referred the Maggi noodles issue to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for appropriate action in view of unhealthy ingredients in the product. Briefing reporters in New…
Govt to minimize impact of natural disasters on farmers: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has said that the Government is determined to minimize the impact of natural disasters on farmers. Addressing media on the completion of one year of…
Met Department downgrades rainfall forecast from 93 to 88% this year
The Monsoon in the country is expected to be deficient this season. The Met Department today revised its forecast from 93 per cent to 88 per cent with north-west region…
India simplifies rules to woo foreign companies in defense sector
AMN In a bid to encourage private and foreign companies to make equipment for the armed forces in India, the government has withdrawn excise and Customs duty exemptions enjoyed by…
Free roaming on BSNL from June 15: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Our Correspondent Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today announced that state-owned operator BSNL would provide nationwide free roaming service from June 15. Talking to media persons on completion…
Sweden backs India’s bid for UNSC, MTCR memberships
Sweden has extended support for India’s claim to permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and membership of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). President Pranab Mukherjee has…