Nearly 40 feared dead as torrential rains hit southwest Japan

Flooding and mudslides that began on the weekend have killed 21 people so far. A further 18 people were presumed dead pending official confirmation, and 13 people remain missing, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a news conference. “We have so far rescued more than 800 people,” Suga said, adding that some 40,000 members … Read more

Iranians show support to mandatory mask order

The Iranian government’s latest mask order, which came into force on Sunday, requires people to wear a mask both indoor and outdoor. A media study shows that prior to the order’s enforcement, less than 50 percent of residents in the Iranian capital of Tehran wore mask, while after the order was enforced, above 80 percent … Read more

PM, other BJP leaders pay homage to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary

In a series of tweets, Vice President said, he was an accomplished barrister, philosopher and educationist of great repute. Vice President said, Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a great patriot who fought relentlessly to preserve national unity and total integration of Jammu and Kashmir into India. Vice President said, his love for motherland will always remain an inspiration … Read more