India gears up for 'world's biggest vaccination drive'
COVID-19 cases rose by 12,584 on Tuesday - the lowest daily increase in several months - to 10.48 million.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Analysis: India startups seek high-tech solutions to colossal food waste
Digitising the supply chain will generate data that firms will use to gauge demand, crop size and new season arrivals.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Malaysia's CIDB Holdings keen to redevelop India's railway stations
The company will bid for the redevelopment of the Udaipur, Howrah, Indore, Secunderabad, Pune and Faridabad railway stations, the Economic Times reported.
Thu Jun 22 2017
AirAsia India adds Pune to its network
AirAsia India will start daily flights from Bengaluru to Pune, Pune-Jaipur and vice versa beginning Dec 17, 2014.
Fri Nov 21 2014
10 dead, up to 200 feared trapped in India monsoon landslide
A major landslide struck a village in western India, leaving at least 10 people killed and up to 200 still trapped.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Mumbai attack gunman Kasab hanged
Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, was hanged in an Indian prison this morning.
Wed Nov 21 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024