India's worst-hit Maharashtra eases COVID curbs as infections abate
Maharashtra has been the worst-affected state in India's COVID outbreak, accounting for more than 6 million of the 31.7 million cases.
Tue Aug 03 2021
India extends record rise in COVID-19 cases, election rallies continue
The 217,353 new cases reported today, marked the eighth record daily increase in the last nine days, raising the total to nearly 14.3 mln.
Fri Apr 16 2021
India reports more than 200,000 new COVID-19 cases for first time
The country's total case load reached 14.1 million, just behind the United States that leads the global tally with 31.4 million cases.
Thu Apr 15 2021
India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown
The rise in cases comes as India's richest state, Maharashtra, the epicentre of the national second wave, is due to enter a full lockdown.
Wed Apr 14 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy says rich nations the reason Msia's low COVID-19 vaccine supply, Maharashtra imposes strict lockdown
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Wed Apr 14 2021
India's 161,736 new coronavirus infections are world's highest
India's COVID-19 deaths rose by 879 to 171,058.
Tue Apr 13 2021
India reports novel coronavirus variant, daily deaths at year's high
India has detected a new "double mutant variant" of the novel coronavirus adding to concern as the daily cases continues to increase.
Wed Mar 24 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: RM50k compensation for COVID-19 vaccine side effects, Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years evacuates 18,000
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Mon Mar 22 2021
India's richest state suffers surge in COVID-19 cases
India reports 35,871 new cases in the past 24 hours, with Maharashtra accounting for two-thirds of the latest daily tally.
Thu Mar 18 2021
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024