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Vigorously defending his governments record over the pandemic, Mr Xi claimed in Geneva on Monday that China acted with openness, transparency and responsibility\. AP PhotoOpinion
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray: Global role eludes India

This could be India's chance of helping to shape a new world order and for Mr Modi to seize the spotlight that was once...

20 May 2020 7:06 PM IST

Out of 157 coronavirus cases in Assam that the state government has recorded, 114 are actives cases and under treatment. PTI PhotoIndia
Assam sees biggest single day spike in Covid cases, tally jumps to 157

The state is grappling with another problem as on Wednesday at least three corona positive patients escaped the...

20 May 2020 6:49 PM IST

A United Nations campaign image on stopping sexual abuse.Technology
In the wake of #BoisLockerRoom, CBSE issues cyber safety advisory for...

Students are told to block and if need be report as soon as possible if someone makes them uncomfortable on a social...

20 May 2020 6:46 PM IST

The death penalty is inherently cruel and inhumane, and Singapores use of remote technology like Zoom to sentence a man to death makes it even more so, said Human Rights Watch deputy Asia director Phil Robertson.Technology
'Death sentence given over Zoom inhumane, man should have right to see...

Singapore court conducting drug trafficking case on Zoom criticised for pronouncing a death sentence over the...

20 May 2020 5:28 PM IST

AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are on the rise in Africa, especially due to cyclones. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)India
IMD: Cyclone Amphan begins landfall, process to continue for 4 hours

Odisha and West Bengal have evacuated nearly 1.5 lakh and 3.3 lakh people respectively.

20 May 2020 5:26 PM IST

Not willing to let Google, Apple set terms, France building own government-monitored COVID appTechnology
Not willing to let Google, Apple set terms, France building own...

France, Britain, Norway say government needs access data to combat virus whereas the tech firms say they are adhering to...

20 May 2020 4:21 PM IST

UK engine-maker Rolls-Royce says to axe 9,000 jobs. (AFP Photo)Business
Rolls-Royce to axe 9,000 jobs

Airlines and their supplies have been among the hardest hit businesses by lockdowns to contain the pandemic

20 May 2020 4:04 PM IST

Representational Image. (AFP)World
Japan to light up night skies with fireworks at secret time to cheer...

Japan freed 39 of its 47 prefectures from a blanket state of emergency that had lasted most of April, several more could...

20 May 2020 3:57 PM IST

Guest workers continue to face adversities amid the lockdown. (DC Photo)India
Guest workers choose to walk back home as trains to cyclone-hit areas...

1,500 stranded in Bengaluru as trains to Odisha, West Bengal are cancelled

20 May 2020 3:46 PM IST

Ola to layoff 1,400 staff as COVID-19 pandemic hits revenues. (PTI Photo)Business
Ola decides to downsize and -"let go-" of 1,400 employees

Revenues declined by 95 per cent in the last two months due to coronavirus pandemic

20 May 2020 2:25 PM IST

Workers unload goods from a truck ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone Amphan, in Khulna. (AFP)World
Cyclone Amphan: Bangladesh moves Rohingya refugees to island shelters

The cyclone could hamper efforts to control a coronavirus outbreak in the refugee camps, which reported their first...

20 May 2020 2:24 PM IST

Taiwans President Tsai Ing-wen speaking at the Taipei Guest House as part of her inauguration for her second term as in office, in Taipei. (AFP)World
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule, asserts independence

China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to seize it by force if necessary

20 May 2020 2:02 PM IST

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