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April 1, 2024 9:54 AM

2.72 Lakh premature deaths occur in Bangladesh annually due to pollution: WB report

Over 272,000 premature deaths occur in Bangladesh per year due to air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure, said a new report of the World Bank. Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health...

April 1, 2024 9:26 AM

Opposition secures major victories in Turkey’s local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan

In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday's local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preli...

March 30, 2024 7:32 PM

Baltimore bridge collapse: Huge crane put in place to remove debris as crews assess damage

The largest operational crane on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard towered over Baltimore's port on Friday, all set for the clearance of wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge following a cargo ship collision. The bridge collapsed into the harbor after t...

March 30, 2024 5:27 PM

Brazil: G20 Employment Working Group highlights commitments made under Indian Presidency

The second day of the G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting, held under the Brazilian presidency in the city of Brasilia, began with a special session dedicated to the follow-up of the implementation of commitments made during India's G20 presid...

March 30, 2024 1:40 PM

Tajikistan detains 9 people over Russian concert hall attack

Tajikistan's state security service has detained nine individuals suspected of having contact with the perpetrators of last week's attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall by gunmen. The detainees, residents of the Vakhdat district, were apprehend...

March 29, 2024 7:45 PM

“Looking forward to restoring ties with India…”: Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

Calling India and Ukraine "traditional friends', Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv is looking forward to restoring relations with New Delhi that existed before the conflict, adding that there is much more both the nations ca...

March 29, 2024 1:35 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Delhi

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Friday met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, who is on an official visit to India and said that he is looking forward to discussions with the leader. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Welco...

March 29, 2024 10:51 AM

EAM Jaishankar shares glimpse from his two-day visit to Malaysia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared glimpse from his two-day official visit to Malaysia on Thursday, highlighting the meetings he held with the ministers. EAM Jaishankar was on a two-day official visit to Malaysia from March 27-28, followe...

March 28, 2024 5:11 PM

32,552 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, health ministry says

At least 32,552 Palestinians have been killed and 74,980 injured in Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Palestinian enclave's health ministry said on Thursday. There have been 62 Palestinians killed and 91 injured in the ...

March 28, 2024 4:46 PM

‘Utter nonsense’: Putin rebuffs claims of plans to attack Europe, NATO countries after Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has categorically rejected reports suggesting Moscow's intention to attack Europe and NATO countries following the Ukraine crisis, terming such claims as "utter nonsense," as reported by RT news agency on Wednesday. ...

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