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Delhi govt orders immediate fire safety audit of hotels, restaurant after Goa fire tragedy

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- A few days after a fire killed 25 people in a club-cum-restaurant in Goa's Arpora, the Delhi government on Wednesday has ordered an inspection of restaurants, hotels, and clubs w... Read More


2.3 million people hit, 1.1 million hectares flooded by Cyclone Ditwah: UNDP report

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 10 -- Cyclone Ditwah triggered one of the most severe flood disasters in Sri Lanka's recent history, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reporting that 1.1 million h... Read More


N1.38 trillion, $53.84 billion, £1 million allegedly stolen in 100 high-profile corruption cases - HEDA report

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- A new report by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has revealed the vast scale of corruption in Nigeria, documenting 100 high-profile cases invol... Read More


Onix Solar Energy hits the roof after bagging Rs 149 cr LoI from Vikran Engineering

Mumbai, Dec. 10 -- The LoI pertains to the design, manufacture, factory acceptance, and supply of 193,550 units of "Non-DCR TopCon 620 Wp solar modules" for Vikran's projects. The entire order is expe... Read More


Maharashtra Ends Decades-Old Fragmentation Barrier, Granting Land Rights to 3 Crore Citizens

India, Dec. 10 -- In a landmark move ending decades of hardship for urban homeowners, Maharashtra has passed the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, freeing nearly three crore... Read More


India stuns the tech world! Microsoft announces record-breaking US$17.5B plan - AI revolution incoming!

India, Dec. 10 -- Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced a massive US$17.5 billion investment in India over four years starting in 2026-its largest investment in Asia to date. This fresh commitmen... Read More


Indonesia hits record rice stockpile, stops imports for 2025

Jayapura, Dec. 10 -- Indonesia has stopped importing rice and built a record stockpile of 3.7 million tonnes, the largest since state logistics agency Bulog was established in 1967, Agriculture Minist... Read More


PMO reviews IndiGo disruptions; SpiceJet to add 100 daily flights

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and the Airports Authority of India met at the Prime Minister's Office late Tuesd... Read More


Murals at a housing project in Portugal highlight UN goals and build local pride

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- One mural, "No Poverty," shows a Black woman tenderly braiding the hair of a white woman - a snapshot of family bonds that grew out of difficult times. Another, called "No Hunger... Read More


Assam: Fire breaks out at Sohum Emporia shopping complex in Guwahati

Guwahati, Dec. 10 -- A fire broke out at the 'Sohum Emporia' shopping complex on GS Road in Guwahati, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control. The NDRF (National Disaster Respon... Read More