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In a bid to encourage private and foreign companies to make equipment for the armed forces in India, the government has withdrawn excise and Customs duty exemptions enjoyed by…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…
Vijai Sharma to be new CIC; K V Chowdary CVC
By Andalib Akhter Selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reported to have given its nod for appointment of Senior most Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma as new Chief…
Court order over Smriti Irani’s educational qualification on June 24
AMN A Delhi Court has reserved order on an application filed against Union Human Resources Minister Smriti Irani’s educational qualification given in various election affidavits. Court will pronounce its verdict…
Anti-minority remarks by Sangh Pariwar uncalled for: PM Modi
Our Correspondent The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that anti-minority comments made by Sangh Pariwar leaders was uncalled for. Mr Modi asserted that he would not tolerate any discrimination…
Peaceful environment must for India-Pak talks: Sushma Swaraj
TIA Correspondent Indian on Sunday asserted that dialogue with Pakistan can only materialise if a peaceful environment is created. Addressing a press conference on the completion of one year of…
India to buy only 36 Rafale jets from France
India has decided to buy only 36 Rafale fighter jets scrapping the earlier plan to acquire 126 of the French aircraft on grounds of huge cost. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar…
Income Tax Return forms get simplified
The Finance Ministry has simplified the Income Tax Return, ITR forms for the convenience of the tax payers and come out with a new three-page forms. In the new forms,…
Death toll due to heat wave goes up to 2207 across India
AMN The death toll due to heat wave sweeping many parts of the country today rose to 2207, with 202 more deaths being reported from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha…