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Superstorm Sandy causes 'major damage' to UN complex

The United Nations headquarters overlooking the East River in United Nations suffered "major damage" as the megastorm Sandy caused heavy flooding in the world body's complex, the United Nations......

Sharma discusses UNSC membership with Annan

Anand Sharma, Minister of State for External Affairs met United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday night and discussed a wide range of international matters, including the Iran issue.......

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

Attacking China for its aggressive moves against its neighbours, including "instigating" a deadly confrontation with India in eastern Ladakh, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said......

ICMR revises advisory on use of hydroxychloroquine

A revised government advisory on Friday recommended use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medication for asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID-19 hospitals, frontline staff on......

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision. IMAGE: The......

India loses $9.8 billion every year due to disasters

India loses $ 9.8 billion every year due to multi-hazard disasters as its 58.6 per cent land is prone to earthquake and 8.5 per cent area is vulnerable to cyclone. As per the United Nations Office......

Disaster risks grow, as India's cities flounder

Poor land-use planning, indiscriminate approvals of building plans and the absence of disaster-risk assessment in urban design have resulted in what experts term concentrated concretization,......

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

The Union Cabinet on Monday gave its approval for accession to the Cape Town Convention/Protocol by India. The convention provides an international legal and institutional framework for creation,......

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Superstorm Sandy causes 'major damage' to UN complex

Sharma discusses UNSC membership with Annan

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

ICMR revises advisory on use of hydroxychloroquine

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

India loses $9.8 billion every year due to disasters

Disaster risks grow, as India's cities flounder

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

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