On Sunday, Bangladesh evacuated nearly 800,000 people from vulnerable areas. Bangladesh's junior minister for disaster management and relief, Mohibur Rahman, said volunteers have been deployed to move the evacuees to up to 9,000 cyclone shelters. The government also closed all schools in the region until further notice.
Cyclone Remal Wreaks Havoc in West Bengal and Bangladesh: Two Dead, Extensive Damage
Cyclone Remal ripped through West Bengal and Bangladesh, causing the deaths of two people and extensive damage to infrastructure. Uprooted trees, collapsed buildings, and widespread waterlogging disrupted transportation and power services.
Indonesia probing Shopee, Lazada units for alleged competition rule breaches
Indonesia's anti-trust agency said on Monday it is investigating the local units of e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada for suspected violations of anti-competition rules.The companies are PT ...
India weather office retains above average monsoon rains forecast
India is likely to receive above average monsoon rains this year, the weather office said on Monday, retaining its April forecast.
At least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say
Police in India say that at least 27 people including children have been killed in a major fire at an amusement park.
India celebrates historic Grand Prix win at the Cannes Film Festival
Payal Kapadia made history Saturday, as she became the first person from India to win the Grand Prix award for her film “All We Imagine As Light.” ...
Over 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal brings heavy rain to Bangladesh and India
Tropical Cyclone Remal made landfall in Bangladesh on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and heavy winds as it continues moves inland across eastern India, toppling trees, turning roads into rivers and ...
Ananya Panday Stars in Riches to Rags Drama Series ‘Call Me Bae’ at Prime Video India (EXCLUSIVE)
Ananya Panday (Dharma Productions films “Student of the Year 2,” “Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani,” and Gehraiyaan”) plays the lead role, Bella ‘Bae’ Chowdhary. The ensemble supporting cast includes of ...
China’s property stimulus raises risks for banks in smaller cities, S&P Global says
China's latest steps to revive its struggling property market could pose risks to banks operating in lower-tier cities, S&P Global said on Monday.
US lawmakers vow to bolster Taiwan’s defense with bipartisan visit days after China’s ‘punishment’ military drills
US lawmakers vowed to bolster Taiwan’s deterrence against China on Monday during a bipartisan congressional visit to the self-governing democracy just days after Beijing surrounded the island with ...