Pakistan suffers major power outage across cities

Pakistan faced a major power breakdown on Monday due to a 'frequency variation' in the national grid, leaving millions of people in large parts of the country, including capital Islamabad and......

8,646 new Covid cases in Mumbai in highest 1-day spike

Mumbai on Thursday reported 8,646 new coronavirus cases, its highest one-day rise since the outbreak of the pandemic, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. IMAGE: A health worker collects a......

Mumbai, Delhi record sharp jump in new Covid cases

Mumbai on Tuesday reported 1,377 new COVID-19 cases, a steep rise from 809 infections reported a day ago, and one more death, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. IMAGE: A Brihanmumbai......

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases in the city cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules. IMAGE:......

New Delhi features in top 10 global cities 'on the rise'

India's capital is a vibrant tapestry of historical relics, cultural display, satellite neighbourhoods and mega malls. Image: An ice-cream cart is pictured next to the India Gate. Photograph:......

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

World’s 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output, says a Brookings report. Image: Macau is the fastest growing metro. Photograph: Reuters  ......

Day 4: India continues to stand in queue as banks work on Sunday

MUMBAI: People queue-up outside a bank to change old Rs 500/1,000 notes on Sunday morning. Photograph: Sahil Salvi. There was no let up in the rush for exchanging demonetised notes and......