Committed to inclusive, equitable and high-quality education for all: G-20 leaders

New Delhi (IANS) The G20 leaders on Saturday said that they are committed to inclusive, equitable and high quality education for all the people.

"We are committed to inclusive, equitable, high-quality education and skills training for all,…

G20 Delhi declaration reaffirms commitment to fight corruption, stresses on strengthening law enforcement

New Delhi (IANS) The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to fight corruption, saying it has zero tolerance for it and stressed on strengthening law enforcement related international cooperation and information…

49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in Mali

Bamako (IANS) At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed in a dual terrorist attack in northern Mali, the government said in a statement.

Claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), the two attacks targeted the passengers…

HK hit by heaviest rainfall in nearly 140 years

Hong Kong (IANS) Hong Kong was battered by the heaviest rainfall in nearly 140 years, leading to widespread flooding and waterlogging, authorities said on Friday.

On Friday, streets and subway stations were inundated, with schools and workplaces…

UN would consider name change to 'Bharat' if request is received: Spokesperson

United Nations (IANS) If a request is made to formally change the name of 'India' to 'Bharat', the United Nations would consider it, a UN spokesperson said on Wednesday -- and, going by a recent precedent, it would probably take just…

Pakistani rupee picks up crash mode against USD, touching record low

Islamabad (IANS) The Pakistani rupee (PKR) again picked up a crash mode against the US dollar, hitting another record low, according to the country's central bank.

The State Bank of Pakistan said the greenback traded at 307.10 PKR in the…

Biden will call for 'reshaping' World Bank, IMF at G20

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden will focus on "fundamentally reshaping and scaling up the multilateral development banks" during his upcoming visit this week to New Delhi for the G20 leaders' meeting, the White House said.

Biden's…

Over 36,000 evacuated in China's Fuzhou due to typhoon Haikui

Beijing (IANS) More than 36,000 people in Fuzhou, capital of China's Fujian province, have been temporarily evacuated as typhoon Haikui brought heavy rainstorms to the region, authorities said Wednesday.

As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, torrential…

Kim Jong-un may visit Russia for talks with Putin on arms deal

Seoul (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may soon travel to Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible arms deal, according to a news report.

In its report published on Monday, The New York Times, citing unidentified…

New Zealand releases heatmaps to show shake intensity

Wellington (IANS) New Zealand scientists on Tuesday released "Shaking Layers" heatmaps to show the intensity of shaking caused by earthquakes in different parts of the country.

The maps could help emergency responders work out where the highest…