India

The two leaders held a meeting on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit here during which China's fast-expanding military and economic expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region figured prominently among several other key issues.

The court was hearing an appeal against rejection of a bail by the Allahabad High Court.

Under RCEP, India would be required to eliminate tariffs on 74% of goods from China, Australia and New Zealand, and 90% goods from Japan, South Korea and ASEAN, facing the risk of becoming a dumping ground for cheap Chinese goods.

Under the scheme, apart from exempted categories, only those non-transport four-wheeled vehicles will ply on the roads which have registration numbers ending with an even digit.

Severe cyclonic storm Maha is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next six hours before making landfall, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

The raid on Devikrupa Orchestra Bar, situated on PL Lokhande Marg, was carried out by the police's Social Service branch.

PV Narasimha Rao played the most important role in this crucial test match, but, unfortunately, he turned out to be a non-playing captain, says Madhav Godbole.

The decision has been taken in larger public interest by the Directorate General of Shipping following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 to 'take the first big step' towards freeing India of single-use plastics.

The Bar Council termed the 'brutal police action' beyond tolerance and demanded stern action against erring police men.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said economic cooperation is the foundation cementing the future of the people and ensuring them a better life.

Sidhu has been invited by Imran Khan-led Pakistan government to attend the inaugural ceremony of the landmark Kartarpur Corridor which will be opened for pilgrims on November 9.

Sopore has been mostly cleared of terrorists and efforts are on to make it terrorism free, Dilbag Singh said after inspecting a police station building in Sopore where 20 people were injured in a grenade attack on October 28.

Hisar in Haryana reported the worst air quality in the states as its AQI stood at 487, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Consumption of natural anti-allergic foods like green tea, herbal tea, turmeric milk which has soothing effects on respiratory organs is another way to combat atmospheric toxicity.

Mamata Banerjee also referred to the health insurance scheme floated by her government for accredited journalists.

To make the celebration of Chhath Puja eco-friendly, without polluting water bodies, the organizations are creating temporary reservoirs.