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World Thalassemia Day was observed today

India, May 8 -- World Thalassemia Day is being observed today to raise awareness among people about the prevention and treatment of thalassemia. It is a genetic blood disorder that affects haemoglobin... Read More


High Commissioner of India and Sri Lanka's minister of defence launch 55 day long artificial limb camp

India, May 8 -- In a joint effort to support armed forces personnel and civilians with disabilities, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and Sri Lanka's State Minister of Defence... Read More


World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day being observed today

India, May 8 -- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed today to pay tribute to the millions of volunteers and staff working alongside people in need of protection, assistance, healthca... Read More


India asks Canada to stop providing political space to criminal and secessionist elements

India, May 8 -- India has once again called upon Canada to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven and political space in the country. In response to media queries regarding a f... Read More


AstraZeneca withdraws sales of Covid-19 vaccine globally

WEB DESK, May 8 -- AstraZeneca has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. According to a news agency, "As multi... Read More


Asian Stocks Mixed; South Korea's Kospi Up 2.11%, Japan's Nikkei-225 Down 1.66%

India, May 8 -- Key Asian stocks ended mixed today except South Korea's Kospi, which gained 2.11 per cent. Japan's Nikkei-225 declined 1.66 per cent, Singapore's Straits Times Index fell 1.09 per cent... Read More


Oil Prices Decline On US Inventory Data And Dollar Strength

India, May 8 -- Oil prices declined today as industry data showed a rise in crude and fuel inventories in the US and as the US dollar strengthened, signalling that demand for oil is coming under press... Read More


Air India Cancels Over 80 Flights Due to Cabin Crew Shortage

WEB DESK, May 8 -- Air India Express has cancelled more than 80 flights and scores of flights have been delayed as a section of cabin crew members have reported sick to protest against certain policie... Read More


Milk Producer Amul to be 'Official Sponsor' Of Sri Lanka Men's Team For ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

India, May 8 -- Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that Indian milk producer Amul has been appointed as the 'Official Sponsor' of the Sri Lanka Men's Team for the duration of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup ... Read More


UK Court Rejects The Bail Plea Of Fugitive Businessman Nirav Modi

India, May 8 -- A UK court has rejected the bail plea of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, saying he continued to pose a substantial risk of absconding justice. Nirav Modi, who has been in prison in Lo... Read More