India has classified a new variant of the coronavirus first identified in Europe as a “variant of concern”, but it’s too early to tell whether it poses a significant threat. India’s health ministry says studies
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South Asian nations caught in China-India crossfire
THE border stand-off between China and India has put their neighbours in South Asia in a spot as they are caught in a crossfire between the nuclear-armed powers. Smaller countries in South Asia – such
Read moreIndia court hears 10-year-old rape victim’s abortion plea
India’s Supreme Court has ordered doctors to examine a pregnant 10-year-old rape victim whose parents want permission for her to abort her baby. The child is reported to be 26 weeks pregnant and doctors say
Read moreMaradona to visit Kolkata for a two-day trip in September
KOLKATA: Argentine legend Diego Maradona is set to kick off the football carnival in India during his September 18-19 visit, about a month ahead of the City of Joy’s historic date with FIFAU-17 World Cup
Read moreSingapore must be more transparent in shark fin trade
Singapore was ranked the world’s second-largest shark fin trader by value after Hong Kong, according to trade figures from 2012-2013, say conservationist groups Traffic and WWF. SINGAPORE: Conservationist groups called on the Singapore Government to
Read moreIndia convicts police, doctors in gangrape case during Gujarat riots when Modi was chief
MUMBAI (AFP) – An Indian court on Thursday (May 4) convicted five police officers and two doctors of tampering with evidence in the gang rape of a pregnant woman and the murder of her family
Read moreMuslim man dies after attack by cow vigilantes in India
NEW DELHI (AFP) – A Muslim man has died after he was attacked by hundreds of Hindu vigilantes while transporting cows in India, police said Wednesday (April 5), amid rising tensions over the slaughter of
Read moreAsian Drivers asked to resit the driving test.
Taxi driver smiles when asked about the retake exam for all driver’s license renewal application. QUEZON CITY, Philippines — One source of traffic congestion is the lack of discipline among motorists. This is what the
Read moreSpeak Asia promoter held for Rs 2,200 crore scam
NEW DELHI: Speak Asia promoter Ram Sumiran Pal, one of the three masterminds behind a Rs 2,200 crore online marketing fraud, was arrested by the Delhi crime branch on Tuesday. Pal, 37, and his associates
Read moreLive A Low-Cost Lifestyle In Welcoming Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a prime destination for foreigners from all over the world. From pristine beaches to towering mountains, ancient temples to super-modern cities, there is something for everybody here. It’s possible to live quite
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