Indian duo self-immolate in Bhopal waste protest

Two people in India set themselves on fire yesterday to protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from the decades-old Bhopal industrial disaster, local government officials said.
3 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Investigators halt attempt to arrest president

South Korean investigators yesterday abandoned their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.
3 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Beijing slams US over potential ban

China said yesterday it would take “all necessary measures” in response to the United States announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.
3 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Bidens received the most precious gift from Modi

The disclosures by the US State Department include high-value items such as a $20,000 diamond gifted to First Lady Jill Biden.
3 January 2025, 13:56 PM

South Korea investigators in standoff to arrest President Yoon

South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, but were being blocked by his security forces
3 January 2025, 04:11 AM

Taiwan arms sales: China imposes sanctions on 10 US defence firms

China sanctioned 10 US defence firms yesterday over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week.
2 January 2025, 18:00 PM

BSF aiding Bangladeshi infiltrators: Mamata

The West Bengal CM accuses the infiltrations as central govt’s ploy to destabilise West Bengal
2 January 2025, 14:06 PM

Toxic waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy finally being cleared after 4 decades

Twelve container trucks carrying the waste set off on a non-stop journey
2 January 2025, 04:42 AM

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuke installations

India and Pakistan yesterday exchanged lists of their nuclear assets as part of a bilateral pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear facilities.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Nine Bangladeshi arrested over illegal stay

Suspects are accused of obtaining Aadhaar cards using forged documents
1 January 2025, 05:57 AM

‘No one can stop’ unification with Taiwan

China’s President Xi Jinping said yesterday that “no one can stop” unification with Taiwan, as he addressed the nation in a New Year’s speech.
31 December 2024, 18:00 PM

South Korea starts releasing Jeju Air crash victims to families

South Korean authorities began releasing the bodies of plane crash victims to families Tuesday, as investigators raced to determine why the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash landed and burst into flames
31 December 2024, 05:16 AM

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, investigators said Tuesday, over his short-lived bid to impose martial law on the country
31 December 2024, 01:57 AM

India successfully launches its first space docking mission

The mission, christened SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment), is a pioneering mission to establish India's capability in orbital docking, a key technology for future human spaceflight, bringing back lunar soil and landing a manned mission on the moon and set up a space station, the national space agency said
30 December 2024, 20:05 PM

Cause of South Korea plane crash: Bird strike or landing gear malfunction?

The South Korean government said it will announce the exact cause of Sunday's deadly plane crash as soon as authorities complete the corresponding investigation
29 December 2024, 07:39 AM

Mideast ‘not a battleground for big powers’

The top diplomats of China and Iran agreed Saturday that the Middle East is “not a battleground for the big powers” and should not be an arena of geopolitical competition between countries outside the region.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM

One killed in Pakistan as Kabul retaliates

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghanistan’s forces, a security source said yesterday, while hundreds of Afghans protested against the deadly air strikes that sparked the clashes.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rahul Gandhi accompanied the procession alongside Singh's relatives including his wife Gursharan Kaur and daughter
28 December 2024, 10:06 AM

16 Bangladeshis arrested in India for illegal entry

The accused have been booked under the Foreigners Act and other relevant laws
28 December 2024, 05:55 AM

Indian state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh

India announced seven days of state mourning yesterday after the death of former prime minister
28 December 2024, 03:39 AM