Asia

Flight with 129 passengers from Kabul lands in Delhi, amid transfer of power in Afghanistan

Flight with a full load of passengers has flown out of Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul on Sunday evening and is expected to arrive in New Delhi tonight.

Aug 15, 2021, 19:01 PM IST

Kabul could be captured in next 90 days as Taliban takes over ‘ninth provincial capital’: US intelligence

As Taliban advances across Afghanistan it is speculated that Kabul could possibly be captured in the 90 next days, a US defence official cited US intelligence.

Aug 12, 2021, 11:05 AM IST

Sea level in Asia rising at faster rate: Indian scientist on IPCC report

According to the IPCC report, the global surface temperature in the first two decades of the 21st century (2001-2020) was 0.99 (0.84-1.10) degree Celsius higher than 1850-1909. Global surface temperature was 1.09 (0.95 to 1.20) degrees higher in 2011?2020 than 1850-1900.

Aug 09, 2021, 14:22 PM IST

DNA: India is the most corrupt country in Asia

A report released by Transparency International shows that corruption in 17 countries of Asia is either stagnant or seen to increase.

Nov 24, 2020, 22:50 PM IST

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Centre orders inquiry

An Air India Express plane with over 190 people on board has crashed at an airport in the southern state of Kerala. The aircraft, en route from Dubai, skidded off the runway and broke in two at Calicut airport upon landing, India's aviation authority said. Watch report.

Aug 08, 2020, 01:00 AM IST

On this day in 1995: India won its fourth Asia Cup title

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all had four points at the end of the round-robin stage, but India and Sri Lanka qualified for the final on the basis of better run-rates.

Apr 14, 2020, 12:24 PM IST

Julia Roberts, Michelle Obama to work at empowering girls in Asia

The program in Malaysia takes place in Kuala Lumpur from December 10-14.

Dec 03, 2019, 18:43 PM IST

India leads mobile ad fraud across Asia: Report

Nine out of 10 marketers said there is scope for improvement in ad fraud prevention methods while 95 per cent respondents felt that lack of penalties and transparency in industry regulations give rise to ad fraud," said the report titled `Ad Fraud Benchmark Report` from global non-profit organization Mobile Marketing Association.

Nov 18, 2019, 16:11 PM IST

There's no future of Asia's 21st century without India: Global Times

Breaking News: Chinese media Global Times mentions that there's no future of Asia's 21st century without India.

Oct 11, 2019, 08:48 AM IST

Indians, Chinese, other Asian countries reluctant to use public transport: Study

The study found that public transport usage had developed "a very strong and negative attitudes" in India and China.

 

May 09, 2019, 12:56 PM IST

59% of all terror attacks in 2017 took place in 5 Asian countries, including India & Pakistan

The total number of terrorist attacks worldwide last year decreased by 23 per cent. Similarly, the total deaths due to terrorist violence decreased by 27 per cent, according to the report.

Sep 20, 2018, 09:31 AM IST

US will not allow China to 'coerce' nations in Asia, says Trump administration

China is involved in a widening maritime dispute with several Southeast Asian countries over islands in South China Sea

Feb 16, 2018, 21:00 PM IST

Golf: Europe dominate singles to defend EurAsia title

A dominant Europe won eight of the 12 singles matches against Asia on Sunday to rally from behind and successfully defend their EurAsia Cup title with a 14-10 victory in Malaysia.

Jan 14, 2018, 15:42 PM IST

Golf: Asia rally to stay one point clear in EurAsia Cup

Asia made a strong comeback after trailing early to split Saturday’s EurAsia Cup foursomes with Europe as the hosts maintained a one-point lead over the defending champions going into the final day’s 12 singles matches.

Jan 13, 2018, 15:55 PM IST

Golf: Captain Arjun Atwal ready to deliver at EurAsia Cup

Captain Arjun Atwal hopes to turn the tide in Asia's favour against Europe at the EurAsia Cup golf tournament which starts on Friday.

Jan 09, 2018, 18:51 PM IST

India to deepen ties with ASEAN countries, says External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said that the whole of South-East Asia is on the rise in partnership with each other.

Jan 07, 2018, 11:37 AM IST

Pope Francis ends Asia tour dominated by refugee crisis

Pope Francis left Bangladesh on Saturday at the end of a high-stakes Asia tour that was dominated by the plight of the Rohingya ethnic minority fleeing violence in Myanmar.

Dec 02, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

Australia urges strong, sustained US engagement in Asia, warns on China

Australia called on Thursday on the United States to build a strong presence in Asia and bolster ties with "like-minded" partners while warning against China's rising influence.

Nov 23, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Pope Francis' Asia tour stirs fond memories for Thai-based cousin

The Pope has been outspoken about his sympathy for the Muslim Rohingya -- a stance that could trigger protests in mainly Buddhist Myanmar where the minority is vilified.

Nov 23, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

China, Pakistan, India won't use arsenals to bring on Second Nuclear Age in Asia

Workshops conducted in the capitals of China, Pakistan and India recently, have come to the optimistic conclusion that all three countries see themselves as stakeholders in the existing international order, and are committed to an open economic order and multilateral institutionalism.

Nov 21, 2017, 07:46 AM IST