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46 killed, 700 injured as 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

At least 46 people died in an earthquake that hit Indonesia's main island Java on Monday, Channel News Asia reported citing an Indonesian government official. IMAGE: Medical workers treat the......

Indonesia tsunami: 373 dead, over 1,000 missing

On Saturday, disaster struck the coast of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java when a volcano known as the “child” of Krakatoa erupted, which in turn, triggered a tsunami......

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

A red fox in a derelict schoolroom, a Bengal Tiger in the forests of Bhutan and walruses are just a few of animals featured in the photos shortlisted for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of......

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a odd, crazy world out there! A man joins in the celebrations during a St Patrick’s Day party and concert in Trafalgar square in......

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

Australian photographer Warren Richardson has won the Photo of the Year 2015 award at the 59th annual World Press Photo Contest, results of which were announced on Thursday.Richardson's picture......

NTPC to pick up stake in Indonesian coal mines

State-owned NTPC is likely to pick up stake in two coal mines in Indonesia, a move that would help the company secure its raw material requirement. "We are looking at picking up stake in two coal......

GMR acquires Indonesian coal firm for Rs 400 cr

GMR Energy, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, has acquired Indonesian coal company PT Barasentosa Lestari for $80 million (around Rs 4 billion) through its wholly-owned subsidiary GMR Energy. The......

RNRL may lead ADAG's new forays

The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's foray into the steel, cement and shipping businesses is likely to be through Reliance Natural Resources, the group's fuel management arm. ADAG has drawn up plans......

India woos South Korean oil cos

India on Monday invited South Korean oil companies to invest in the country's upstream and refining sector and also work jointly to explore opportunities in other countries."We have invited them to......

Uniting against a tsunami

But for the tsunami, the four Sumatrans whom an Indian coast guard vessel rescued near Great Nicobar's Campbell Bay would have been arrested and thrown into jail. The wrath of wind and wave had......

Asian Games diary: Japan send home players for night with women

IMAGE: Picture for representational purpose only. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Japan have sent home four players from their Asian Games basketball team for spending the night with......

PHOTOS: Indonesia opens 18th Asian Games with explosive ceremony

Some 13,000 athletes will compete in 40 sports and 67 disciplines, including new additions such as bridge, jet skiing and roller skating in the biggest multi-sport extravaganza outside the......

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

IMAGE: An outside view of Gelora Bung Karno Stadium ahead of Asian Games 2018, in Jakarta, on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI The worst fears about traffic in Indonesia are......

President's Cup: Boxers Sarjubala, Pinki strike gold for India

Shamjetsabam Sarjubala poses with her medal. Photograph: Olympic GOld Quest Rounding off a reasonably successful campaign for India, Shamjetsabam Sarjubala (48kg) and Pinki Jangra (51kg) clinched......

South Korea face Japan in Asian Cup sideshow

Games between South Korea and Japan are traditionally fierce, passionate affairs, but Saturday's clash for third place at the Asian Cup is unlikely to set pulses racing. The two regional soccer......

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