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November 18, 2024 4:19 PM

At least eight killed as super typhoon struck Philippines

At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that triggered landslides and storm surges, authorities said. Man-Yi, the sixth storm to hit the coun...

November 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Nine Delhi-bound flights diverted as low visibility and smog disrupt air and rail services

Nine Delhi-bound flights were diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun on Monday due to low visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), officials said. While eight flights were diverted to Jaipur, one flight was diverted to Dehradun. The ha...

November 18, 2024 2:37 PM

4 lakh elderly women enroll for Ayushman Vay Vandana Card since launch: Health Ministry

About four lakh elderly women aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in the last three weeks since its launch in October-end, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. Of these, more than 1,400 females have...

November 18, 2024 12:44 PM

NIA takes over three key Manipur violence cases

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of three cases linked to the recent outbreaks of violence in Manipur, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread disruption to public order. The cases were transferred from M...

November 18, 2024 12:11 PM

Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO

Developing countries are particularly vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global health concern that undermines the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and complicates the treatment of infectious diseases, said Saima Wazed, World Healt...

November 18, 2024 2:02 PM

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Monday as the Indian Ocean island nation targets stronger recovery from a draining financial crisis. ...

November 18, 2024 12:46 PM

G20 talks in Rio reach breakthrough on climate finance, sources say

Diplomatic tensions over global warming spilled over into the G20 summit negotiations in Brazil this week, with sources saying the 20 major economies reached a fragile consensus on climate finance that had eluded U.N. talks in Azerbaijan. Heads of s...

November 18, 2024 12:44 PM

PM Modi arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday as part of his three-nation tour to attend the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit. The prime minister was warmly welcomed by a delegation led by Indian Ambassador to Brazil, Suresh R...

November 17, 2024 10:39 PM

GRAP-IV curbs imposed in Delhi from Monday as air quality deteriorates

In response to the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the implementation of Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday. Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI)...

November 18, 2024 8:45 AM

Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, Hezbollah confirms his death

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed its media relations chief Mohammad Afif was killed by an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut on Sunday. Israel has rarely hit senior Hezbollah personnel who do not have clear military roles, and it...