How Los Angeles fires magnify deepening insurance crisis in California?

IANS | January 13, 2025 3:18 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have wiped out tens of thousands of homes and businesses, which could inflict a 150 billion US dollars wound as reported by local media Accuweather. The rising risk of wildfires and related costs are adding to a crisis in California's insurance market.

Maha Kumbh buzz: Tourism ministry helpline looks to tap influencers

IANS | January 12, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) With the aim to take the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 to global tourists, the Union Ministry of Tourism has plans to work closely with social media influencers, scholars, researchers, photographers and media by offering a toll-free Tourist Infoline (1800111363 or 1363), an official said on Sunday.

EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump's swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20

IANS | January 12, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

India and Bangladesh need revitalised regional co-operation (IANS Analysis)

IANS | January 11, 2025 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The future of regional cooperation in South Asia is currently at a pivotal juncture, shaped by its historical context. While initiatives such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have largely failed to achieve the anticipated pan-regional free trade, another important forum, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), risks facing a similar fate unless significant intervention occurs from its largest member states, namely India and Bangladesh.

Calls for reforms and elections grow in crisis-hit Bangladesh

IANS | January 11, 2025 8:23 PM

Dhaka, Jan 11 (IANS) Leaders of various political parties in Bangladesh on Saturday expressed grave concerns over the complete collapse of law and order in the country along with rising taxes, commodity prices, gas and electricity bills.