Monthly Archives: May 2023

Transport sector accounts for 40 pc of air pollution need to develop greener fuels...

Mumbai, May 25 (PTI) Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the transport sector contributes to 40 per cent of the air pollution in...

South Korea, US troops hold large live-fire drills near border with North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, 25 May (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries conducted large live-fire drills near the border with North Korea on...

Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

TALLINN, Estonia, 25 May (AP) — Russia and Belarus signed a deal Thursday formalizing the deployment of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons on the territory...

Aid chief says Taliban agree to consider allowing women to resume agency work in...

KABUL, Afghanistan, 25 May (AP) — The head of a major aid organization said Thursday that the Taliban have agreed to consider allowing Afghan...

Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile amid wider tensions over nuclear program

TEHRAN, Iran, 25 May (AP) — Iran unveiled on Thursday what it called the latest iteration of its liquid-fueled Khorramshahr ballistic missile amid wider...

Germany economy shrinks in first quarter, signaling one definition of recession

BERLIN, 25 May (AP) — The German economy shrank unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction...

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite

SEOUL, South Korea, 25 May (AP) — South Korea successfully launched a commercial-grade satellite for the first time Thursday as part of its growing...

Chinese commerce minister to hold talks in US amid disputes over tariffs and technology

BEIJING, 25 May (AP) — China’s commerce minister will hold talks with officials in the U.S. this week amid sharpening disputes over tariffs and...

Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high, report says

JAKARTA, Indonesia, 5 May (AP) — Energy security concerns — worsened by the war in Ukraine — and policy support from rich countries are...

Sherpa guide who climbed Mount Everest a record 28 times says he’s not ready...

KATHMANDU, Nepal, 25 May (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides said Thursday he’s not ready to retire after climbing Mount Everest for...

Hamilton hopes to sign new F1 contract in coming weeks

MONACO — Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says talks over a new contract with Mercedes are advancing and he is hopeful it will...

Roy gives up ECB contract to play T20s in US, ECB assures it “won’t...

London, May 25 (PTI) Opener Jason Roy has given up his England and Cricket Board (ECB) "incremental contract" to play Major League Cricket in...

Brazil cruises, Nigeria leads Group D after 2-0 win over Italy at Under-20 World...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Brazil trounced Dominican Republic 6-0 on Wednesday to keep alive its chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the...

Brighton draw 1-1 with Man City to secure Europa League qualification

BRIGHTON, England: Julio Enciso’s stunning long-range strike secured Brighton’s qualification for the Europa League in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Wednesday. The Paraguay...

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) The protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, on Thursday stepped up efforts to gather support in their...

Barely 4 years old, strategic Byorung bridge shut for repair

YINKIONG, 24 May: The Upper Siang district administration here closed down Byorung Bridge, popularly known as Gandhi Bridge over Siang River after two bearings...

RGUTA, RGUEA and RGUEIF launch non-cooperation movement from 25 May

ITANAGAR, 24 May: Continuing with its movement against the decision of 50th Executive Council related to re-appointment of the Rajiv Gandhi University's (RGU) vice...

Governor urges MoSCA to expedite Vijoynagar ALG

ITANAGAR, 24 May: Governor K T Parnaik on Wednesday urged union minister of state for civil aviation (MoSCA) V K Singh for expediting the...

Women take out rally against proposed tiger reserve in Dibang Valley

ANINI, 24 May: A large number of women of Dibang Valley district took out a peaceful rally in protest against the proposed Tiger Reserve...

APWWS offers assistance to state govt on raising awareness on drug menace

ITANAGAR, 24 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS) has offered its assistance to the state govt to raise awareness on the issue...