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Report flags pot cultivation, its impact on kids
NEW DELHI: The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) in its 2019 annual report released on Th..
New outbreak of African swine fever kills 3,000 pigs in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Indonesia is tightening curbs on the transport of pigs and pork products after nearly 3,000..
Winter ends on Everest without an ascent
KATHMANDU: Incessant snowfall and avalanches have forced teams to abandon their bid to achieve the f..
Beijing ramps up crowd control measures on COVID-19 fears
BEIJING: Fearing a resurgence of crowds as COVID-19 cases drop, Beijing is not taking any chances, l..
Delhi violence: US urges India to ‘protect and respect’ right to peaceful assembly
WASHINGTON: The US has urged India to "protect and respect" the right to peaceful assembly of people..
Kapil Sibal takes a dig at PM Modi, thanks him for ‘speedy response’ during Delhi violence
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Kapil Sibal on Friday took a dig at Prim..
Hate Speech: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt response on plea for FIR against Gandhis
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the response of the Centre and Delhi government on ..
North Korea extends school breaks over COVID-19 fears
SEOUL: North Korea has postponed the new school term to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, r..
Karnataka CM Yediyurappa turns 78; PM, leaders greet
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister and veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa turned 78 on Thursday wit..
Sonia Gandhi-led Congress delegation meets President Ram Nath Kovind over Delhi violence
NEW DELHI: A delegation of senior Congress leaders, led by party chief Sonia Gandhi, met President R..