According to public broadcaster NHK, the typhoon left four people dead, 17 missing and more than 100 people injured. The numbers are growing, underlining the damage from Hagibis, which means “speed” in the Philippine language of Tagalog. Several rivers overflowed, including Tama River near Tokyo. Authorities warned that the risk of mudslides remained. Some train … Read more

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said, this funding will provide emergency financial assistance to Syrian human rights defenders, civil society organisations and reconciliation efforts directly supporting ethnic and religious minority victims of the conflict. She said, it will also go towards increasing accountability, removal of explosive remnants of war, community security, documenting human rights … Read more

Later, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ms. Nabeela Fareeda Tunis called on the Vice President. Mr Naidu will have a detailed bilateral meeting with Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Wonie Bio. He will also meet Speaker of Sierra Leone Parliament Abbas Chernor Bundu. The Vice President will also interact with Indian community there. … Read more

Sixth-seeded Rani entered the final beating Thailand’s Chuthamat Raksat 4-1 in her semifinal bout of 48-kilogram category at Ulan-Ude yesterday. Debutant Rani was the lone Indian to enter the final. Six-time champion MC Mary Kom, Jamuna Boro and Lovlina Borgohain settled for bronze medals. Despite loss, it was a stupendous campaign for 36-year-old Mary Kom. … Read more

In a tweet, PM Modi said, the NDA is going to the people based on the stellar work of the Devendra Fadnavis government. Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah is also scheduled to address several rallies in the state, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting at Dharavi in Mumbai. The … Read more