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Though the GDP numbers grew with low base effect, there are also other significant reasons which suggest a recovery in the economy. (Twitter)

India on way to becoming fastest growing economy in world: FinMin...

Rapid vaccination and teeming festivities will push India's ongoing recovery, as per the report

10 Nov 2021 1:52 PM IST

Japans Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, arrives at his official residence in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP/Koji Sasahara)

Kishida reelected Japan's PM in parliamentary voteBy Mari Yamaguchi

Kishida had been chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago

10 Nov 2021 1:27 PM IST

Rasina Uberoi Bajaj, managing director, admits organising festival was challenging.

Bangkok's best-known cultural festival is back

The 23rd International Festival of Dance and Music, which was postponed several times, will now be held between November...

10 Nov 2021 12:47 PM IST

Residents wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains at Biyagama, on the outskirts of Colombo. (Photo: AFP)

Heavy rains in Sri Lanka leave 16 dead, thousands displaced

Most deaths have occurred due to drowning and lightening strikes

10 Nov 2021 12:28 PM IST

Microplastics can be carried hundreds or thousands of miles away from the source by ocean currents. (Photo: PTI/File)

COVID-19 pandemic generated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste: Study

Research found a portion of this ocean plastic debris is expected to make its way onto either beaches or the seabed...

10 Nov 2021 12:15 PM IST

The woman gave birth to the child in September, but was not in a position to take care of him because of her familys poor financial condition. (Representational image: AFP)

Poverty-stricken woman sells newborn son for Rs 1.78 lakh in...

Police have detained the woman, the man who bought the child, and four others who helped the woman in the crime

10 Nov 2021 11:54 AM IST

A sign posted on a door at the Obregon Park Covid-19 vaccine site reminds people to get their booster shots as children age 5-11 receive their first dose at the facility on November 4, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. ( Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Pfizer asks FDA to okay COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of the Pfizer and...

10 Nov 2021 11:40 AM IST

Falguni Nayar (C-L), managing director and CEO of Nykaa, an online marketplace for beauty and wellness products, along with her daughter Advaita (C-R) attends the companys IPO listing ceremony at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai. (Photo: AFP)

Nykaa shares make dream debut; list at over 79 per cent premium

The stock debuted at Rs 2,001, reflecting a jump of 77.86 per cent on the BSE

10 Nov 2021 11:23 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama speaks during the World Peace and Harmony Conclave in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Dalai Lama says he prefers to stay in India since Taiwan-China...

The Tibetan spiritual leader also said he has no particular plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping

10 Nov 2021 11:01 AM IST

Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan participate in Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. (Photo: Twitter/@DDNewslive)

Developments in Afghanistan have important implications for region:...

Doval on Wednesday chaired a regional security dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi

10 Nov 2021 10:44 AM IST

Indian travellers arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport via an Air India flight after the US re-opened travel for fully vaccinated tourists, in New Jersey. (Photo: PTI)

India reports 11,466 new Covid cases, 460 deaths in last 24 hours

The country's active caseload stands at 1,39,683, which is the lowest in 264 days

10 Nov 2021 10:10 AM IST

The 24-year-old posted a few pictures of the ceremony along with her husband Asser Malik and family members. (Photo: Twitter/@Malala)

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala marries senior officer of Pakistan...

Yousafzai gained international recognition for her activism against the Taliban's efforts to stop girls from attending...

10 Nov 2021 9:45 AM IST