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Over 85 per cent pass CBSE class 12 exams

India, May 14 -- Over 85 per cent class 12 students have cleared the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examination, the board announced on Wednesday. The overall pass rate has dipped by over... Read More


CBI chief gets extension

India, May 14 -- The Centre on Wednesday extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Praveen Sood by one more year. This is his second extension in office. The Appointments Com... Read More


Western leaders to learn from Modi's consistent focus on environment

India, May 14 -- On Monday, 18 May, the world's most popular politician will visit Norway. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be received by King Harald, promote Indian business, meet with the ... Read More


European Commission seeks to ban gay 'conversion therapy'

India, May 14 -- The European Commission said on Wednesday it will ask all European Union nations to outlaw gay "conversion therapy" following a public campaign to ban the practice. European Commissi... Read More


SHA reveals illnesses draining Kenya's health fund

Nairobi, May 14 -- More than one in every five claims filed with the Social Health Authority (SHA) across the country is for a respiratory condition. According to data from the Social Health Insuranc... Read More


Fake birthdays: The surprising trend young women use to get special treat

Nairobi, May 14 -- Two months after my birthday, my friend, Juliet, finally took me out for the ice cream date she had promised. Our schedules had clashed for weeks, but last Monday everything finally... Read More


Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?

New Delhi, May 14 -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. President Donald Trump had picked the former Fed governor to replace Jerome Powell, believing that ... Read More


V.D. Satheesan praises Chennithala, Venugopal after being named Kerala CM designate

India, May 14 -- Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan extended praise to senior Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala and K.C. Venugopal after the All India Congress Committee (AICC) officiall... Read More


CM Vijay chairs review meeting on Tamil Nadu's financial situation,

India, May 14 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chaired a high-level review meeting with finance department officials to assess the state's financial condition. According to an official rel... Read More


Delhi Govt announces 2 days WFH, amid PM Modi's fuel saving appeal

India, May 14 -- The Delhi government announced a series of major fuel-conservation and administrative reforms, including two days of work-from-home (WFH) every week for government offices, in line wi... Read More