Exclusive

Publication

Byline

French overtakes Arabic to become world's fourth most spoken language

France, March 20 -- With 396 million speakers worldwide in 2025 compared to standard Arabic's 335 million, French comes in behind English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish as one of the world's most used ... Read More


Himachal PHCs to have adequate staff in 6 months: CM

Shimla, March 20 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu apprised the state assembly that within six months, there would be no shortage of staff in any primary health centre (PHC). S... Read More


Vietnam named among world's 28 most beautiful countries

Hanoi, March 20 -- Vietnam has been named among the world's 28 most beautiful countries by Conde Nast Traveler, reinforcing its growing appeal as a premier destination for nature lovers and outdoor en... Read More


Economic Survey: Himachal Pradesh's economy strong, GSDP grows at 8.3%

Shimla, March 20 -- Despite the acute fiscal crisis, setbacks in the Revenue Deficit Grant, and a series of natural disasters wrecking the state, Himachal Pradesh's economy has looked stronger, and pe... Read More


China cafe serves coffee made with eggs brewed in child urine, withdraws after backlash

India, March 20 -- A cafe in China has withdrawn an unconventional drink after it triggered criticism online for featuring eggs brewed in child urine. According to the South China Morning Post, the ea... Read More


Nepal-Japan relations: Old ties, new gains

Nepal, March 20 -- Japan bilateral relations, founded on democratic values, have grown from strength to strength over seven decades. Long-standing cultural ties predate the establishment of formal dip... Read More


Pho Festival 2026 connects domestic, foreign food enthusiasts

Ninh Binh, March 20 -- The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions. Le Thi Thi... Read More


Rain, snow trigger sharp temperature drop in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, March 20 -- The continuous rainfall over the past five days, coupled with snowfall in higher reaches, has led to a sharp drop in temperatures across Himachal Pradesh, bringing back winter-like... Read More


Piyush Goyal meets Eli Lilly President Patrik Jonsson; discusses steps to further strengthen 'Make in India' for world

New Delhi, March 20 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Patrik Jonsson, Executive Vice President and President of Lilly International, discussing India's growth tr... Read More


PHI union urges priority fuel access to maintain essential services

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Public Health Inspectors have been facing severe difficulties due to the ongoing fuel crisis in the country, according to the Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka. In a... Read More