India celebrates Deepawali with zeal & gaiety
NEW DELHI: Deepawali, the festival of light has been celebrated across the country with traditional fervour and gaiety. The festival marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya from his…
Obama Begins Asian Trade expedition
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama left for India for a four days official visit to the country on Friday. He would reach Mumbai on Saturday. President Obama will spend four…
89 killed in two air crashes
HAVANA, Cuba / KARACHI (AGENCIES)/ at least 89 people were killed in two separate plane crashes in Cuba and Pakistan. While 68 people were killed in Cuban air crash, 21…
Adarsh Scam has Damaged Army Image: Army Chief
NEW DELHI: (AMN) The Defence Ministry is all set to take stern action against those found guilty in the Mumbai Adarsh Housing Society scam. The Army, Navy and Defence estates…
Govt clears bill on sexual harassment
NEW DELHI: In order to protect women modesty, the union cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for the introduction of the much awaited ‘Sexual Harassment’ Bill in Parliament. Protection of…
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…
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…
Sonia for balance between growth and environment
NEW DELHI: The ruling Congress party at the Centre vowed to respect the concerns for environment and the tribals while advancing its developmental agenda. Addressing the newly elected members of…