Vodafone Idea is in big trouble

Pound of flesh: Telecom crisis shows India in poor light

As it looks to emerge as a global economic powerhouse, India cannot afford the image of a rent-seeking state. Read more »
Coronavirus death outbreak has hit the world economy hard.

Coronavirus update: Death toll rises to 2,004; Infections mount to 74,185

Covid-19 outbreak: Director of a Wuhan hospital dies, number of infections at 72,500 Read more »
India-Norway agreement on climate crisis.

India, Norway vow to clear oceans of plastic litter

Measures to tackle climate change and air pollution present a win-win situation for the countries, says a joint statement. Read more »
New coronavirus deaths cross 2700.

Pakistani parents protest over trapped students in Hubei

Covid-19: Number of confirmed new coronavirus infections soars to 70,548 with 2,048 new cases reported in China. Read more »
Is a mass extinction event on currently?

Climate change: 30% plants, animals may go extinct in 50 years

The study by University of Arizona researchers may be the first to assess the extinction patterns using recent climate-related data and the movement of species. Read more »
The coronavirus outbreak has thrown life out of gear in China.

Europe, Taiwan confirm first Covid-19 death

China now has 68,500 confirmed cases of new coronavirus, named Covid-19 by the World Health organisation, most of them in Hubei province. Read more »
India's agriculture exports rise

India trade volumes shrink; economist sees Greta Effect

Among the 30 major items, 21 items of exports and 17 imported items posted negative growth. Read more »
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi on coronavirus outbreak.

China announces new quarantine protocol for Covid-19

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi says the new coronavirus epidemic is under control and the country's efforts to contain the disease are comprehensive. Read more »
WPI inflation at 6-year high

WPI inflation rises to 3.1%, the highest level since May 2014

The wholesale inflation breached the Reserve Bank of India's comfort level of 6% for the second month running. Read more »
UN game for climate action

UN launches campaign to assess public opinion on global warming, climate change

The survey will be done through an internet and mobile-based video game in which players act as climate policymakers trying to limit global warming. Read more »