5.0 magnitude earthquake jolts off eastern Indonesia

IANS | November 10, 2024 8:23 AM

Jakarta, Nov 10 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale rocked off Indonesia's eastern South Papua province earlier on Sunday, the country's meteorology and geophysics agency said.

Pakistan: Entry to parks and playgrounds banned as Lahore AQI crosses 1000 again

IANS | November 8, 2024 4:52 PM

Lahore, Nov 8 (IANS) After having already shut down schools till November 17, Pakistan Punjab's provincial government on Friday ordered a complete ban on the people's entry to public and private parks, zoos, playgrounds, historical places, monuments, museums and joy/play lands effective immediately due to the massive deterioration of air quality in the region, especially in provincial capital Lahore which remains the world's most polluted city.

Australia Today responds after Canada blocks EAM Jaishankar's press meet

IANS | November 8, 2024 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) In the wake of the Canadian government's decision to block the social media platforms of Australian news outlet Australia Today, the organisation issued a statement on Friday, reiterating its commitment to delivering critical news and diverse perspectives to the public.