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UNEA-6: Reuse should be central component of legally binding treaty on plastics, say speakers

India, Feb. 27 -- Panelists at side event held on first day of meet hope an agreement is reached quickly Reuse should be the central component of a legally binding treaty on plastics, said panelists ... Read More


Avian flu reaches mainland Antarctica, confirm scientists

India, Feb. 27 -- Discovery triggers need to prepare polar programmes to avoid transmission of infection to humans Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has infected bird populations in mainland A... Read More


Zulum attends graduation of 832 orphans trained in 14 trades

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Borno State Enterprise Institute recently celebrated the graduation of 832 artisans, many were orphaned due to the long-lasting Boko Haram insurgency. The graduation ceremony,... Read More


Israel Agrees to Gaza Ceasefire for Ramadan after US Man Sets Self on Fire

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- In a recent appearance on NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers," President Joe Biden disclosed a potential breakthrough in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. According to ... Read More


Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says

India, Feb. 26 -- Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months of the year, a Washington-based research group said on Monday, adding the Isr... Read More


Deflation: China's latest export has gathered strength

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- There is a strong (deflationary) gust blowing from the East. Last month, Chinese consumer prices fell at their fastest rate in 15 years. For the first time since the Global Finan... Read More


Gopi T, Ashwini Jadhav win New Delhi Marathon

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- India's top runners will line up along with over 19,000 athletes in the ninth edition of the New Delhi Marathon on Sunday hoping to win a ticket to the Paris Olympics later this ... Read More


Soon, 'Japanese', 'Korean' cities to come up near Jewar airport in UP: Report

India, Feb. 26 -- The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Authority has decided to set aside two sectors in Gautam Buddh Nagar district as Japansese and Korean industrial cities. Companies from the two count... Read More


L&T gains as construction arm bags significant order

Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- As per Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) classification, the value of the 'significant' contract lies between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore. The order is received for construction of Jak... Read More


Switzerland to mentor NDRF battalion for achieving international standards

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- India and Switzerland will be collaborating in the area of urban search and rescue, under which the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will mentor the National Di... Read More