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Who is Iqbal Chahal, BMC's newly-appointed chief amid rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai

BMC has appointed a new municipal commissioner to handle the COVID-19 crisis in Mumbai. Here's what you need to know about Iqbal Chahal IAS.

May 9, 2020

School children eating millet during a pilot feeding trial (before COVID-19)

ICRISAT releases its pan-India survey of millet entrepreneurs on lockdown challenges

Responses from SMEs in 11 cities having business operations in 24 states and Union Territories were collected for the purpose of the survey.

May 7, 2020

Dia Mirza's tenure as UNEP Goodwill Ambassador gets extended

Dia Mirza, who has worked in a couple of web series in the recent times, has got her tenure extended by two years as the UNEP Goodwill Ambassador.

May 7, 2020

Deadly locusts crippling PAK yet perpetrating terror in India remains top priority

Mona Alam, a journalist from Pakistan, stated on Indian televisions that Pak's biggest worry as of now is 'tiddis' or locusts and If that is the case then how is Pak carrying out terrorist attacks on India.

May 6, 2020

Airbnb CEO confirms layoff of 25% workforce, allocates $250 million to help offset losses

With millions of tourists canceling plans for vacations, work trips and family visits, Airbnb earlier this year said it was allocating $250 million to help offset losses incurred by hosts.

May 6, 2020

India's coronavirus lockdown curbs buffalo meat exports, hitting Ramadan supplies

But this year, the spread of coronavirus pandemic has slashed shipments of Indian buffalo meat, driving prices higher and hitting sales.

May 3, 2020

Daniel Pearl murder case: US journalist's parents challenge freeing of his convicted killers

Murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl's parents have petitioned to the Pakistani Supreme Court seeking to overturn a ruling that freed four men who had been convicted in 2002 of involvement in his killing.

May 3, 2020

Singapore eases coronavirus restrictions; some highlights

Singapore is facing the deepest recession in its 55-year history, compounded by restrictions called 'circuit breakers' due to last until June 1, which include the closure of most workplaces and shops.

May 2, 2020

Kim Jong-Un makes first 'public appearance' in weeks, attends ribbon-cutting ceremony

After weeks of intense speculation about the health of Kim Jong Un, state news agency KCNA said on Saturday, May 2, the North Korean leader attended the completion of a fertilizer plant north of Pyongyang, the first report of his appearance since April 11.

May 2, 2020

Aero India 2021: Spectacular air show to begin in Bengaluru on February 4

The 13th edition of the five-day mega event will begin on February 4 and continue till February 7, 2021.

Apr 29, 2020

Indian team from DU beats MIT, John Hopkins at Global Case Competition; brings home $10,000

Delhi University's Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies competed with top universities from the world and beat them hands down at a competition organised by Harvard University. The winning team in an exclusive conversation with International Business Times, India:

Apr 29, 2020

The owner of a tea house pours a cup of tea in this picture illustration taken April 25, 2020.

Coronavirus brews trouble for tea, disrupts supply as demand spikes

The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the beverage known for its immunity-boosting properties.

Apr 29, 2020

Airlines in India will resume operations; but loss-recovery can take a decade

With coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown and the flying ban later imposed has grounded 80% of the civilian aircraft in the top six airports of India - Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. 538 aircraft out of the total 650 are parked at airports. No clear indications and instructions from the government yet on when and how will the flying ban get lifted.

Apr 29, 2020

Bengaluru Police distribute sanitary pads to migrant women

Bengaluru Police distributes sanitary pads to nearly 30,000 women living in city's migrant camps

In times like these, nobody would have cared had it not been for Rohini Katoch Sepat, deputy commissioner of police (south division) and Nisha James, deputy commissioner of police, administration to visit two migrant camps in the city.

Apr 28, 2020

Airtel signs Rs 7,636 crore deal with Nokia to get ready for 5G era

In a bid to strengthen its 4G network and enhance 5G capabilities in India, Bharti Airtel has inked a $1 billion (nearly Rs 7,636 crore), multi-year deal with Nokia to deploy the Finnish majors 5G-ready solutions across nine circles in the country.

Apr 28, 2020

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Search Results for: Asia Pacific

Who is Iqbal Chahal, BMC's newly-appointed chief amid rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai

ICRISAT releases its pan-India survey of millet entrepreneurs on lockdown challenges

Dia Mirza's tenure as UNEP Goodwill Ambassador gets extended

Deadly locusts crippling PAK yet perpetrating terror in India remains top priority

Airbnb CEO confirms layoff of 25% workforce, allocates $250 million to help offset losses

India's coronavirus lockdown curbs buffalo meat exports, hitting Ramadan supplies

Daniel Pearl murder case: US journalist's parents challenge freeing of his convicted killers

Singapore eases coronavirus restrictions; some highlights

Kim Jong-Un makes first 'public appearance' in weeks, attends ribbon-cutting ceremony

Aero India 2021: Spectacular air show to begin in Bengaluru on February 4

Indian team from DU beats MIT, John Hopkins at Global Case Competition; brings home $10,000

Coronavirus brews trouble for tea, disrupts supply as demand spikes

Airlines in India will resume operations; but loss-recovery can take a decade

Bengaluru Police distributes sanitary pads to nearly 30,000 women living in city's migrant camps

Airtel signs Rs 7,636 crore deal with Nokia to get ready for 5G era

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]