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MEA responds to BAPS-Eiffel Tower row, says matter is between 'concerned entities'

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday reacted to the controversy surrounding a BAPS delegation's visit to the Eiffel Tower, saying the issue was a matter between the entiti... Read More


Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for Hindu group visit

London, Sept. 8 -- The iconic Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after the staff staged a walkout over female employees being "moved away" for the visit of a Hindu religious group, authorities said. Th... Read More


Liberia: James Debbah Hails President Boakai's Historic Visit to Liberian Sports Icon Josiah N. Johnson

MONROVIA, Sept. 8 -- Former Liberian international James Salinsa Debbah has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for personally visiting veteran football icon Josiah Nils Johnson, describing the... Read More


From Shirdi to the World: Aushim K. Khetrapal's Sai Satcharitra - The New Testament Chronicles Modern-Day Miracles

Mumbai, Sept. 8 -- What if the miracles recorded more than a century ago were not the end of the story? What if Sai Baba's devotees continue to experience moments of faith, answered prayers, unexpec... Read More


Sharp water-rise deepens Bhutni flood crisis, residents shifted

Malda, Sept. 8 -- The flood situation in Malda's Bhutni Island and adjoining areas worsened on Tuesday as the Ganga continued to flow above the Extreme Danger Level at Manikchakghat. A 32-year-old you... Read More


India and Thailand discuss further strengthening of Strategic Partnership

Bangkok, Sept. 8 -- India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, held discussions with Thailand's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vijavat Isarabhakdi, centred on deepening bilateral cooperation ... Read More


Small tea growers of Jalpaiguri seek leaf plucking till December 31

Alipurduar, Sept. 8 -- The Jalpaiguri District Small Tea Growers' Association has opposed any blanket winter "lean period" and urged the Tea Board of India to allow green-leaf plucking until December ... Read More


Daily dengue deaths hit year's high of nine

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Bangladesh recorded its highest number of dengue deaths in a single day this year on Tuesday, with nine people succumbing to the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours. The lat... Read More


For better outcomes, bar on Jan Aushadhi outlet sops raised for women entrepreneurs

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- The Centre is set to tighten the rules for women seeking financial assistance to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras, government-backed outlets that sell low-cost generic medicines. Under ... Read More


Satya Niketan building collapse: Supreme Court appointed Amicus Curiae seeks expansion of ongoing inspection drive to Delhi PGs

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- In the wake of the September 6 building collapse in South Delhi's Satya Niketan, the Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has urged the top court to expand its ongoing inspectio... Read More