Warning that the risk of another tsunami hitting is real, a top United Nations official has called on the Indian Ocean countries to "really" commit themselves to setting up an early warning system within the next 14 months.
The head of a United Nations agency mandated to defend freedom of expression has called on Indian authorities to investigate the mysterious death of TV reporter Akshay Singh while covering the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, saying crimes against journalists must not go unpunished.
Bhimbetka is one of 24 sites from around the world that have been added to the UNESCO's prestigious list of world heritage sites.
The honour acknowledges the potential of India as a book reading nation and underlines its growing importance in making the Asia Pacific region a book reading society.
Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.
Hours after the Syrian troops recaptured Palmyra from the clutches of Islamic State, photographs emerged showing the damage the terrorist group has inflicted on the ancient city.
Anshu Jamsenpa was felicitated by the Nepal government after she climbed three Himalayan peaks in six days. Anurag Kashyap reports.
The pieces will be made in China using the world'sbiggest 3D printer and then assembled in place in TrafalgarSquare in London and Times Square in New York.
He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.
It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.
Progress on the mine was blocked in August after a claim Adani failed to take into account the welfare of the yakka skink lizard and ornamental snake.
The visit and the agenda is mainly to re-emphasise the traditional connect between India and Sri Lanka, particularly in the context of Buddhism, which is a shared heritage.
Virgin promoter to protest Adani's mining project in Australia, saying it will damage the Great Barrier Reef
The earthquake with epicentre at Lamjung, around 80 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu, and had its impact inseveral cities in Bihar and West Bengal and eastern India. Anumber of aftershocks were felt for a long time after the quake.
'We do not oppose any parent admitting his child to any English school.' 'We are opposed to the government grants that are to be given to such institutions.' 'If local languages are to be kept alive, at least they have to be taught at the primary level.'
Following her spat, 'Aunty National' Irani took to Facebook to speak out against her detractors. Here's the Facebook post in response to her critics which Rediff.com represents verbatim:
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