Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Assam Rifles, Arunachal Police apprehend NSCN (R) cadre in Khonsa

Itanagar, Aug. 25 -- The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Arunachal Pradesh Police, apprehended an active cadre of the NSCN (R) in the general area of Khonsa in Tirap district. The operation w... Read More


Stock Markets end with gains as declining oil prices boost investor sentiment

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The Indian Stock Markets on Tuesday ended with decent gains. The market gains were driven by monthly expiry day and decline in oil prices influenced sentiment. At close, Sensex ... Read More


ICMR says no masks or mandatory Flu shots needed amid H1N1 surge

Muskan BhatiaNew Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Amid growing concern over a rise in seasonal H1N1 influenza cases across the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday said there is no need ... Read More


Disciplinary committee recommends strict action against Konda Surekha, Chinna Reddy

Hyderabad, Aug. 25 -- The Telangana Congress Disciplinary Committee has recommended strict disciplinary action in connection with the cases involving Ministers Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy, committe... Read More


OVP used P125M for 'obligations already incurred' - Ortonio

Manila, Aug. 25 -- Office of the Vice President (OVP) Assistant Secretary Lemuel Ortonio on Tuesday revealed that the PHP125 million in confidential funds was supposedly used to pay for "obligations a... Read More


Harsh penalties eyed vs socmed platforms over harmful online content

Manila, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday raised the possibility of imposing stiff penalties on social media platforms that repeatedly fail to keep violent and graphic material involving children... Read More


DSWD lauds drop in involuntary hunger, cites anti-hunger programs

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing a decline in the number of Filipino families expe... Read More


From button phones to smartphones: Can 7 crore users make the switch?

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- A button phone in one hand, a smartphone in the other - two devices representing two very different eras of mobile communication. Bangladesh is now preparing for a major shift as th... Read More


Palay output losses do not affect supply, market prices

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The supply and market prices of local rice will remain unaffected despite the recent effect of inclement weather on palay (unhusked rice) production, the Department of Agriculture (... Read More


NAIA operator, PAL ink airport use agreement

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has signed an airport use agreement (AUA) with the Philippine Airlines (PAL), governing the flag carrier's operations at the Ninoy Aquino Internation... Read More