Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert
NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»
ADB appoints Mio Oka as country director for India, pledges continued support for development
New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India, succeeding Takeo Konishi, who has been elevated to the position of ADB Director General for South Asia at the Manila headquarters. According to ADB, in her new role, Oka will spearhead ADB's operations in India, forging partnerships with the government and other development stakeholders. She w.....»»
North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile that can reach distant US bases
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, two months after the North claimed to have tested engines for a new harder-to-detect missile capable of striking distant U.S. targets in the region. The launch was the North’s first this year. Experts say North.....»»
India s neighbors adopt its digital payment system
New Delhi has launched its Unified Payment Interface in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, bolstering its influence in the region The leaders of India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka have virtually launched New Delhi's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system. The move allows Indian tourists to pay with the app while visiting t.....»»
Scorching Heat
Pedestrians brave the scorching heat in downtown Davao City, as the heat index hit 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. Monday, 25 March 2024, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The agency advised the public to observe extreme caution as high temperatures could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. MindaNews photo.....»»
Western Australia in ‘extreme’ heatwave, raising bush fire risk
SYDNEY — Parts of Western Australia were gripped by an “extreme” heatwave on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires in the vast state, the nation’s weather forecaster said. The Bureau of Meteorology had an “extreme heat-wave warning” in place on Saturday for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas of Australia’s largest state, warning temperatures there.....»»
India to make own tank engines as Germany delays deliveries - media
New Delhi could produce more parts for its Arjun Mark 1 model after manufacturers in the EU country anticipated a four-year wait India is planning to develop its own engines for its Arjun Mark 1 tanks, after German manufacturers anticipated at least a four-year wait before production resumes, national media ou.....»»
Singaporean embassy in India extends Holi wishes, shares images of celebrations in Barsana
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): As Indians across the world geared up to ring in the festival of colours, the Singaporean embassy in the national capital extended its greetings for Holi, wishing that the festival would bring peace and joy to all. It also shared mesmerising pictures of Holi celebrations in one of India's oldest and most popular pilgrimage sites, Barsana, in Uttar Pradesh. A post on the official X handle.....»»
Singaporean embassy in India extends Holi wishes, shares images of celebrations in Barsana
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): As Indians across the world geared up to ring in the festival of colours, the Singaporean embassy in the national capital extended its greetings for Holi, wishing that the festival would bring peace and joy to all. It also shared mesmerising pictures of Holi celebrations in one of India's oldest and most popular pilgrimage sites, Barsana, in Uttar Pradesh. A post on the official X handle.....»»
India, Philippines have seen very perceptible growth in recent times: Jaishankar
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Hailing ties between India and the Philippines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, said that ties between Delhi and Manila have witnessed a very perceptible growth in recent times. Addressing a joint press briefing with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Jaishankar said, "As you all know, India's ties with the.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, April 5. No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5, until further notice as the summer heat became risky for.....»»
Rain hits Metro Manila amid extreme heat
Rain brought by localized thunderstorms hit parts of Metro Manila, providing relief to the public amid the high heat index of 45 degrees Celsius yesterday......»»
India to deliver BrahMos missiles to Philippines
New Delhi will start exporting long-range supersonic missiles co-developed with Moscow to Manila next month India is gearing up to export BrahMos - a long-range supersonic missile jointly developed with Russia - to the Philippines, a top government official disclosed on Thursday. The move comes amid New.....»»
India to deliver BrahMos missiles to Philippines
New Delhi will start exporting long-range supersonic missiles co-developed with Moscow to Manila next month India is gearing up to export BrahMos - a long-range supersonic missile jointly developed with Russia - to the Philippines, a top government official disclosed on Thursday. The move comes amid New.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index.....»»
48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»
Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»
Google’s new AI forecasts extreme weather events
Google has announced the development of artificial intelligence technology specifically dedicated to weather forecasting and the anticipation of extreme weather events. Faster and more cost-effective than current solutions, it could be able to alert people to the risk of incoming storms, floods or heatwaves. Since last year, some of the biggest names in tech have.....»»
India backs Philippines in dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»