New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Amid the unprecedented floods triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, incessant rainfall led to the swelling of the Torsa river, inundating vast areas across West Bengal and Bhutan.
Dhaka, Oct 5 (IANS) As many as eight leaders and activists of Awami League were arrested by detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) from various areas of the capital city on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rainfall in Nepal. He stated that India stands with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) It is ironic that Pakistan, which calls Kashmir its "jugular vein", has unleashed a reign of terror in the illegally occupied part of India's union territory. Innocent civilians are being mercilessly killed, communication lines have been cut, and their tales of horror are deliberately suppressed.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) A sudden flood in the Amochu River area early Sunday morning left several families and workers stranded in Bhutan’s temporary housing and workforce camp. Despite challenging weather conditions, a coordinated rescue effort between Bhutanese authorities and the Indian Army ensured all affected individuals were brought to safety.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) China's distant-water fishing fleet is an engine of environmental destruction and labour exploitation, which, if continued, will keep on destroying ecosystems, undermining food security and violating human rights, a report has said.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Tourism Ministry is ramping up promotions for Indian travellers through roadshows and networking events in southern India next week, with the goal of increasing arrivals and strengthening tourism relations between the two countries, a report has said.
London, Oct 5 (IANS) A recent national review by Louise Casey highlighted that in about two-thirds of cases of child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs in the UK, the nationality or origin of the predominantly Pakistani perpetrators was not recorded due to fears of community tensions, a media report said on Sunday.
Washington, Oct 5 (IANS) Dussehra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the ISKCON Temple in Maryland, USA, where officials from the Indian Embassy also participated in the festivities.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman, Malaysia, to strengthen maritime military cooperation, interoperability between the two navies and exchange best naval practices, an official said on Sunday.
