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Autistic girl to swim solo across Catalina Channel

India, Oct. 1 -- Swimming against the odds, 17-year-old girl Jiya Rai with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has become the first female para-swimmer to successfully swim solo across the Catalina Channel near... Read More


At Kashmere Gate, Delhi's oldest Durga Puja keeps tradition alive amid pandal frenzy

India, Oct. 1 -- In a city where Durga Puja pandals compete with one another in grandeur, lights and themes, the Kashmere Gate Durga Puja Samiti stands apart. Now in its 114th year, Delhi's oldest pub... Read More


Jindal Power gets CCI nod in bid for Jaiprakash Associates

India, Oct. 1 -- Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday said it has given in-principle approval to Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Power's proposal to acquire debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates, should it win a ... Read More


Govt appoints Asheesh as MD of Union Bank, Kalyan Kumar as MD of Central Bank of India

India, Oct. 1 -- The Government has appointed Asheesh Pandey as Managing Director (MD) and CEO of Union Bank of India and Kalyan Kumar as MD and CEO of Central Bank of India for a period of three year... Read More


Canada declares Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation

India, Oct. 1 -- For years, Canada has been like a safe hub for terrorists. India repeatedly told Canada to take this problem seriously and deal with it. Finally, on Monday, the Canadian Government d... Read More


Tanzania sees notable drops in fuel prices

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 1 -- Tanzania has recorded a notable drop in pump prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene in the beginning of  October this year with retail petrol prices dropping by 55/- and... Read More


Govt invests 500m/- for cashew demo factory

MANYONI, Oct. 1 -- THE government has invested over 494m/- to set up a cashew processing demonstration factory in Manyoni, Singida, aimed at boosting value addition and creating jobs, particularly for... Read More


No change to bus fares despite fuel price reduction

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The National Transport Commission has stated that there will be no change to bus fares, despite a reduction in fuel prices following the monthly price revision. The Ceylon Petrol... Read More


Air Chief leaves for Turkey on official visit

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan left Dhaka on Wednesday for a five-day official visit to Turkey at the invitation of the Commander of the Turkish Air Force. Accordi... Read More


China, North Korea vow closer ties

India, Oct. 1 -- The Foreign Ministers of North Korea and China agreed to deepen bilateral ties and resist hegemonism, a likely reference to their pushbacks against the United States. Their meeting i... Read More