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US joins 90-odd nation coalition to protect 30% earth by 2030

Scientists have issued repeated warnings that nature is in a state of crisis, threatened by habitat loss, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change.

Global Covid caseload rises to 502.8 million, fatalities at 6.19 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 502.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.19 million and vaccinations to over 11.15 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

New York Police arrests two in separate attacks on Sikhs amid rising fear

The New York Police have arrested two men in connection with two separate attacks on Sikhs in the city amid rising fears in the community in an area with a prominent gurdwara.

Africa not yet out of Covid-19 despite decreasing infections: WHO

South Africa has recorded the most Covid-19 cases in Africa with 3,733,919 cases

Modi is a true statesman above party lines: Ex-PM Chandra Shekhar's son

Former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar's son and BJP Rajya Sabha MP, Neeraj Shekhar on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a true statesman above party lines.

Shut wing or even school if Covid case reported: Delhi govt advisory

It asked all the schools of Delhi to follow all the precautionary measures to prevent any spread of Covid infection, including wearing of masks by students, teachers and other staff

PM Modi's special attachment to Sikh community not political: Nadda

BJP Chief J P Nadda on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special attachment to the Sikh community is not political but of soul and feeling of patriotism

Canada to send troops to Poland on humanitarian mission

Canadian Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand has announced that up to 150 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel could deploy to Poland on a humanitarian mission to support Ukrainian refugees.

Iran sees rise in oil output, exports amid promising nuclear talks

Iran has seen a surge in its production and exportation of oil and gas since 2021 as the country works to revive the Iran nuclear deal

Russian Black Sea Fleet's Moskva cruiser sinks following serious damage

Russia has said the flagship of its Black Sea Fleet, the Moskva missile cruiser, sank in stormy seas when it was being tugged to a port after having been damaged in a blast.

Delhi govt has allowed marginal fee hike in some private schools: Sisodia

Addressing a press conference here, Sisodia, who also holds charge of education, said that the AAP government has not allowed Delhi schools to increase their fees since 2015

After Raj Thackeray's barbs, BJP drops 'twitter bomb' on Sharad Pawar

Fadnavis launched a blistering, no-holds-barred attack at Pawar, ranging from the Constitution to the mafia to 'The Kashmir Files' and the man who coined the word 'Hindu terror'

High fuel prices to hit near-term demand, recovery seen in H2: Report

For overall 2022, India's oil demand is expected to grow by 225,000 barrel per day, with growth expected to ease to 185,000 barrels per day in 2023

Apple's privacy features to cost Facebook $12.8 bn in 2022

According to AppleInsider, the tech giant released its feature in iOS 14 on April 26, last year, and it immediately had an impact on companies relying on advertising revenue

Another disaster in Andhra raises fresh questions on industrial safety

After the accident, local people also staged a protest, demanding shifting of the chemical plant. They alleged that the plant is causing pollution in the surrounding villages

Resignation not enough, Eshwarappa must be arrested: Karnataka Congress

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that Eshwarappa has tendered resignation on his own

Imran Khan 'comedic talent' for 'The Kapil Sharma Show': Ex-wife Reham

Speaking to a Pakistani reporter, Reham joked about Imran Khan saying he should try his hand at Bollywood

Over 200 Apple suppliers across 25 countries commit to using clean power

Over 10 gigawatts of clean power is operational now, out of nearly 16 gigawatts in total commitments in the coming years

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 26% in 2021: Report

The most significant shift among the semiconductor vendor ranking in 2021 was HiSilicon dropping out of the top 25

Debt payment to exports ratio highest in Pak, Sri Lanka in South Asia

The World Bank also improved Pakistan's GDP growth prospects up to 4.3 per cent from the earlier projection of 3.4 for the current fiscal year and 4 per cent for the next fiscal year 2022-23.