Updated: Another marine accident, in Taiwan now

SUBANG JAYA, June 3 – While concerns are being raised on the possible damages done to…

High unemployment, slow job recovery among the scars of COVID-19 – ILO

GENEVA, June 3 – Global unemployment is expected to stand at 205 million people in 2022,…

ADB finances development of wind farms in Vietnam

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, June 1 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) last week signed a $116 million…

Dutch court rules against Shell in climate case

THE HAGUE, May 26 – In a historic verdict today, a Dutch court ruled that Shell…

India may be able to vaccinate all its adult population by year end – Health Minister

NEW DELHI, May 21 – India’s Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today…

Israel-Palestine: Guterres calls for immediate halt to bloodshed

NEW YORK, May 16 –  Amid the most serious escalation in Gaza and Israel in years,…

Locally made ventilators strengthening Indian hospitals in COVID-19 management

NEW DELHI, May 13 – The Indian government today said it has been supporting the efforts…

India participates in ASM3, shares plans for research and cooperation in the Arctic

The theme for this year’s Arctic’s Science Ministerial meet is ‘Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic’. India…

China’s falling rocket re-entry onto earth expected Sunday afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 – China’s Long March 5B rocket, which has been orbiting earth the…

May 8 – Celebrating the migratory birds

BONN, GERNMANY, May 7 – Today, Saturday May 8, is a day dedicated to the celebration…

Urgent steps must be taken to reduce methane emissions – UNEP-CCAC report

WASHINGTON, May 6 – A Global Methane Assessment released today by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition…

Asia Pacific can emerge stronger from COVID-19 – ADB President

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 5 – The Asia and the Pacific region is capable of emerging from…

India and UK launch ETP with plans to double bilateral trade by 2030

NEW DELHI, May 4 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

Indian PM reviews COVID-19 related initiatives by Navy

NEW DELHI, May 3 – The Chief of Indian Navy today briefed India’s Prime Minister Narendra…

80 million people could face deep poverty following COVID-19 – ADB President

MANILA, May 3 — The COVID-19 pandemic, which has entered its second year, could set back…

India-UK to launch roadmap Tuesday to expand bilateral cooperation

NEW DELHI, May 3 — India and the United Kingdom expect to launch a comprehensive Roadmap…

More than 150 million Indians vaccinated, with 270,000 in last 24 hours

NEW DELHI, May 1 – More than 150 million Indians have been vaccinated to fight the…

Developing Asian economies to grow 7.3 pct this year amid COVID-19

MANILA, April 28 – Economic growth in developing Asia is set to rebound to 7.3 percent…

Malaysian PM conveys condolences to Indonesia on submarine tragedy

PUTRAJAYA, April 25 – Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today conveyed his condolences to…

Indian Air Force moves to bring oxygen containers, medical equipment to hospitals in fresh fight against COVID-19

NEW DELHI, April 23 – In a move to fight the new surge in COVID-19 cases…

Indian PM addresses nation as country sees sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

NEW DELHI, April 21 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all states in the…

Updated: Britain bids farewell to Prince Philip, the man who stood by his Queen

By Lakshmipriya The stream of flowers, big bouquet, single stalks, placed at the Buckingham Palace never…

Popular Indian actor, comedian Vivek dies

CHENNAI, April 17 — Popular Indian actor, comedian and activist Vivekanandan died in a hospital here…

Updated: Britain’s Prince Philip dies at 99

Updated: Britain's Prince Philip dies, over a month short of 100 years By Lakshmipriya LONDON, April…