Daily Archives: October 16, 2021

Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 37

Kabul, Oct 15 (AP) Suicide bombers assaulted a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed with worshippers attending weekly Friday prayers, killing at...

Scientists targeted with threats, abuse during pandemic: UK survey

London, Oct 15 (PTI) Scientists globally have faced an increased number of threats and abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey...

India seek eighth SAFF C’ships title and first trophy under Stimac in final against...

Male, Oct 15 (PTI) Having endured a topsy-turvy beginning to their campaign before a fine turnaround, seven-time champions India will start title favourites when...

Officials seek cause of Taiwan building fire that killed 46

Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Oct 15 (AP) Officials in Taiwan were pursuing leads Friday into the cause of a fire in a run-down mixed commercial and...

Russia says it pushed US destroyer from area near its waters

MOSCOW , Oct 15 (AP) — Russia’s Defense Ministry said a Russian warship on Friday prevented a U.S. Navy destroyer from what it described...

India has faced Covid crisis with resilience and fortitude: Sitharaman

Washington, Oct 15 (PTI) India has not only faced the COVID-19 crisis with great resilience and fortitude but has also played a major role...

Developed nations must enact laws for zero-emission goal by 2030: India

Washington, Oct 15 (PTI) Developed countries must take measures and legislate for net-zero emissions by the current decade itself, India demanded on Friday. India made...

India to remain accommodative in its monetary policy: RBI Gov

Washington, Oct 15 (PTI) India, which is experiencing robust economic recovery which remains uneven across sectors, has decided to remain accommodative in its monetary...

US wins seat on UN rights council in uncontested election

United Nations, Oct 15 (AP) The United States won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council that former president Donald Trump denounced and...