Discussion under way with India over humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan: UN’s WFP

WFP Head Programme for Afghanistan Cecilia Garzon said families’ access to food has been severely impeded by several compounding factors. Talks are under way between the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and India for support on humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan, WFP Head Programme for Afghanistan Cecilia Garzon said, urging countries to do everything to…Continue Reading

India and Thai navies begin three-day coordinated patrol in Andaman Sea

The Indian and Thai navies on Friday began a three-day coordinated patrol in the Andaman Sea amid growing concern over China’s increasing maritime forays into the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Navy’s indigenously built missile corvette Karmuk and Thailand’s Khamrosin class anti-submarine patrol vessel Tayanchon along with maritime patrol aircraft from both navies are participating…Continue Reading

India logs 12,729 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload rises to 148,922

Active caseload stood at 148,922, an increase of 343 cases from the 148,579 reported on the previous day. India reported 12,729 new cases of Covid-19 and 221 related fatalities on Friday.(HT File Photo) Published on Nov 05, 2021 10:04 AM IST Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi…Continue Reading

T20 World Cup | India will be eager to showcase quality against lesser experienced Scotland

The situation remains do or die for Virat Kohli’s band of superstars as they head into their fourth match in the Super 12 stage “I think the approach today from everyone was different. I wish it was in the first two games as well, but it didn’t happen.”Minutes after India outplayed Afghanistan to register its…Continue Reading

India raises issue of overflight clearance for Srinagar-Sharjah flight with Pakistan

Sources said Pakistani authorities had granted overflight clearance to GoFirst flights to operate the Srinagar-Sharjah sector on 23rd, 24th, 26th and 28th of October. Subsequently, sources said Pakistan put the clearance for the same flight “on hold for the period 31 October to 30 November 2021”. “This matter was promptly taken up with Pakistan through…Continue Reading

India steps up Himalayan border defences after 2020 clash with China

Almost a year after India and China clashed at the border, the former is ramping up its defences around the mountain range which has often served as a flashpoint between the two countries. The border near Arunachal Pradesh stands with the other side of the Himalayas from Tibet. Beijing has often tried to claim ownership…Continue Reading

India logs 11,903 new COVID-19 cases, active caseload descends to lowest in 252 days

A total of 11,903 new COVID-19 cases and 311 deaths have been reported across the country in the last 24 hours, said Union Health Ministry on Wednesday. According to the COVID-19 update issued by the ministry, India’s active caseload stands at 1,51,209, the lowest in 252 days. Currently, active cases account for less than one…Continue Reading

India leads the way at the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

India has been singled out as the leading country for Responsible Tourism at the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards. Launched in 2004, the event recognises and rewards businesses and destinations which are contributing to a more sustainable tourism industry.Organisers noted that in 2008, the southwestern coastal state of Kerala led the way when it hosted the…Continue Reading