India, March 2 -- India is facing a sharp rise in end of life vehicles. Around 10 million vehicles were classified as end of life in 2020. This number is expected to reach nearly 23 million by 2025 and close to 50 million by 2030, as highlighted by NITI Aayog in its report on the circular economy of end of life vehicles.Old vehicles are not only inefficient. They are also unsafe and highly polluting. Vehicles manufactured before BS VI norms can emit up to eight times more pollution compared to n...
India, March 2 -- In many parts of India, the dream is straightforward: a safe house on your own land, or a small home in your village where your family can finally stop moving from one temporary arrangement to another. The problem is that finance rarely feels designed for rural life. Income can be seasonal, paperwork can be thin, and the nearest branch may be far away. That's where a rural housing loan fits in. It is a home loan you take to buy, build, or improve a house in a rural or semi-rura...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Register your presence with the UK government British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive direct updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). You should continue to follow our travel advice for the country you are in and the advice of the local authorities. * tell the UK government you're in Bahrain * ...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 20 new bone scanners to speed up diagnosis of osteoporosis and other bone conditions across England. * Tens of thousands of patients - particularly women at higher risk - to benefit from earlier treatment and fewer life-changing fractures. * Builds on first wave of new scanners already in use, helping cut waiting times and prevent illness earlier. Tens of thousands of patients at risk of osteoporosis and other...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the King of Bahrain, the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the King of Jordan this morning. He expressed the UK's solidarity in the face of dangerous Iranian escalation, which has seen indiscriminate missile and drone attacks launched at their countries in the last 24 hours. They discussed the safety of civilians in the region, including British nationals and armed forces personnel, and exp...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said, this afternoon. He expressed the UK's support of Oman in the face of Iran's widespread and uncontrolled retaliation. They shared their concern about the safety of civilians and the rising number of injured people as a result of the strikes. He reiterated that the UK has had planes in the sky since yesterday as part of ...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: E3 leaders are appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran against countries in the region, including those who were not involved in initial US and Israeli military operations. Iran's reckless attacks have targeted our close allies and are threatening our service personnel and our civilians across the region. We call on Iran to stop these reckless attacks immediately. We ...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian regime's reckless and ongoing indiscriminate attacks against countries in the region. Such actions demand a united response to restore peace and security and prevent further escalation of the conflict. As well as defending itself and its position in the region, the UK is acting in the collective self-defence of regional allies who have requested support. The UK ...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, earlier today. They discussed the deeply concerning impact of Iran's indiscriminate strike action in the region, which has hit airports, ports and infrastructure - harming innocent people as a result. The Prime Minister underscored his full support for the security of Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Areas. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndi...
India, Feb. 28 -- Moscow / New Delhi - 27 February 2026: Madhish Parikh, a youth leader from Gujarat, proposed establishing a Russian Culture Centre in Gujarat during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The meeting took place during "We Are Together" international volunteer forum, where Parikh was the only Indian participant to meet with President Putin.Parikh told President Putin that he has been advocating with the Russian House in India to set up the culture centre in...