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Kochi, March 30 – It has been 3,654 days since the Indian men's national team last played in Kochi. The 10-year, 2-day wait for the Kerala fans will end when the Blue Tigers face Hong Kong, China, in their final Group D match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal...

Bengaluru, March 26 – Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m events, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26.This World Athletics Gold Label Race carries a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD...

Moscow, March 25 Russia is set to redirect its hydrocarbon supplies to Asia amid growing demand, the Russian Energy Minister said on Wednesday, without naming any country, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.India and China have been the main importers of...

March 25, New Delhi - Stock prices rose and oil prices fell today, following reports that the U.S. is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war with Iran and has put forward a proposal.S&P 500 futures rose by 0.9% in the morning session in Asia, while European futures rose by 1.2%, and Brent...

Hainan, March 24. Digital transformation has emerged as a new engine for sustainable development in Asia, according to a report by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) released on Tuesday.Asia has taken the initiative to explore future-oriented development models through digital technologies...

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 – Malaysia is exploring alternative transportation routes and intensifying its focus on the Asian market to maintain tourist arrivals amid disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East, the country's state-owned agency reported.The country's state-owned agency...

Mumbai, March 23 Amid disruptions in the Middle East, a report released on Monday revealed that travel preferences have shifted in recent weeks, with more travelers opting for alternative international and domestic destinations, while Asian locations are seeing a surge in bookings this month...

New Delhi, March 17. Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the country's football federation is in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns.Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed this...

Mumbai, March 16 – Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Monday that the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is having repercussions across the globe, and as a result, shortages of gas and fuel are beginning to be felt in India as...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies in Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and in Europe and the...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to help stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies to Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and deliveries to...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that its member countries would release large quantities of oil from emergency reserves to help lower global prices.In a statement, the agency said, "Countries in Asia and Oceania will begin releasing oil immediately, while reserves from Europe and...

New Delhi, March 15 Software-as-a-service firm FarEye is witnessing strong growth momentum from postal operators globally as they modernize for the next phase of parcel, e-commerce, and cross-border logistics, a senior official of the company has said.The company is operational with seven...

Singapore, March 13 Asian nations are building capacities to address emerging challenges for sound maritime governance, which will ensure that seas and oceans are used for legitimate purposes only, a top Indian Coast Guard official said on Friday.Director General, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), S...

Washington, March 13 – The world is facing a “significant disruption in the short term” to secure long-term global energy flows, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, defending Washington’s decision to release oil reserves amid the war involving Iran.“We are in the midst of a significant...

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is set to welcome tourists with nearly eighteen lakh tulips of over seventy varieties blooming across the scenic Zabarwan foothills.March 10, Srinagar: Asia's largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, is set to open for visitors on...

March 09, New Delhi – Stock markets across Asia plunged on Monday as oil prices surged more than 30 per cent following the near-complete shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.In South Korea, the Kospi index dropped 6.7 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell around 5.8 per cent after initially declining...

March 08, New Delhi - The Indian men's team secured their first-ever bronze medal by defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 at the 2026 Colombo Asia Qualification Event for the Wheelchair World Team Cup.The tournament serves as the Asian qualifying pathway to the prestigious World Team Cup and is widely...

New Delhi, March 6 India could face pressure on the rupee, higher inflation, and a widening current account deficit if the escalating Middle East conflict drives up energy prices and disrupts supplies, given its heavy dependence on crude and LNG imports from the region, according to Moody's...

New Delhi, March 2 The escalating hostilities in the Middle East are increasing the risks for India and other Asian commodity importers, as military strikes and retaliatory attacks disrupt key energy and trade routes, Moody's Analytics said on Monday.The United States and Israel launched...