United Nations, May 1: The UN on Monday warned that the rise in protectionism put economic growth in Asia Pacific at risk and urged countries in the region to improve governance and fiscal management to bolster development. Unveiling its annual report on economic and social outlook, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia
Mumbai, May 1: Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao on Monday announced the launch of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, under which all housing projects will be registered. "This new act will make the process of buying and selling of houses transparent, trusted and accountable," the Governor said, speaking on the occasion of the 57th
New Delhi, May 1: India and Turkey on Monday agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment relations, with various institutional mechanisms being initiated towards this end. "I agreed with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi that we should increase our economic relations and we will have opportunity to discuss this further today (Monday)," Turkish President Recep
New Delhi, May 1: With the ongoing fluctuation in global crude oil rates, state-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has marginally hiked the price of transport fuels, of petrol by 1 paisa and of diesel by 44 paise both at Delhi with corresponding increases in other states, effective Monday. Prices were last hiked on April
Bengaluru, April 30: Cracking down on dissidence, the BJP's Karnataka unit on Sunday removed four of its office-bearers. Vice Presidents Bhanuprakash and Nirmal Kumar Surana, Raitha Morcha Vice President M.P. Renukacharya and spokesperson G. Madhusudhan were divested of all party responsibilities with immediate effect. "The action is necessary in the backdrop of the recent
Kathmandu, April 30: The Nepal government on Sunday registered an impeachment motion against Chief Justice Sushila Karki, leading to the automatic suspension of the first woman to hold the top legal post. A total 249 lawmakers from the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-Maoist Centre have accused Karki of interfering in the jurisdiction of the
Washington, May 1: US President Donald Trump on Sunday spoke separately with leaders of Singapore and Thailand to reaffirm the United States' commitment to the Southeastern Asian countries, the White House said. In a telephone conversation, Trump and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hailed the two countries' trade and investment, security cooperation, as
New Delhi, May 1: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was accorded a ceremonial welcome on Monday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Erdogan. He was then accorded the ceremonial guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Later during the day, Erdogan will
New Delhi, April 30: Economic ties and cooperation in the fight against terrorism are expected to dominate the bilateral talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will have here on Monday. Erdogan's Sunday-Monday India visit comes at the start of a diplomatic blitz he is embarking on after winning a referendum
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 30: India recorded a facile 3-0 victory over New Zealand in their second match of the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here on Sunday. Defender Harmanpreet Singh converted two penalty corners. With this win, India now have four points from two outings. Mandeep Singh opened the Indian