Grid gaps threaten Asia’s energy leap: ADB
Asian Development Bank warns that underinvestment in power grids is hampering developing Asia’s ability to harness the full benefits of the clean energy transition
Blaze in Kolkata hotel claims 14 Lives
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Pakistan preparing to challenge India's suspension of water treaty, minister says
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Gold prices drop as tariff concerns ease; US data in focus
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Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal
Spain's Interior Ministry declared a national emergency, deploying 30,000 police across the country to keep order as governments from the two countries convened emergency cabinet meetings
India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review
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Stagflation spectre rises over global economy
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Update | Carney's Liberals win Canada election, will form minority govt
The Liberals needed to win 172 of the House of Commons' 343 electoral districts, known as seats, for a majority that would allow them to govern without support from a smaller party.
Nepal plans to restrict Everest permits to experienced climbers
This often results in long queues of climbers in the 'death Zone', an area below the summit with insufficient natural oxygen for survival
India signs $7.4 billion deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets
"The delivery of these aircraft would be completed by 2030, with the crew undergoing training in France and India,"
India, Pakistan exchange small arms fire, China urges restraint
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Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent
The militant attack killed 26 people and triggered outrage in Hindu-majority India, along with calls for action against Muslim-majority Pakistan
Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May: Vatican source
The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first since the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, the source said. The official announcement is due shortly
Russia announces 3-day ceasefire, urges reciprocity from Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire from 8 to 11 May and called on Ukraine to reciprocate, with Kyiv's response awaited
India bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels as tensions rise
India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels and issued a stern advisory to media outlets, including the BBC, as tensions rise following the Pahalgam terror attack
India preparing for military action against Pakistan: NYT
Following a deadly attack in Kashmir, India is reportedly preparing military action against Pakistan, raising fears of a dangerous new confrontation between two nuclear-armed rivals
US military says it will limit disclosing details on strikes in Yemen
President Donald Trump ordered the intensification of US strikes on Yemen last month, with his administration saying it will continue assaulting Iran-backed Houthi rebels until they stop attacking Red Sea shipping
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- 2Trifecta of mass rallies set to reignite political pulse in the capital
- 3Grid gaps threaten Asia’s energy leap: ADB
- 4HC grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in sedition case
- 5Floods last year were more severe and unpredictable than usual: Yunus
- 6Energy shortfall looms: Gas fields running dry, alternatives in limbo