In U-Turn, Jharkhand Allows Chhath Puja Celebrations Along Waterbodies

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday allowed congregation and religious ceremony on the banks of rivers, ponds and other public waterbodies for Chhath puja, two days after banning the same in view of...

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Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".

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World's only known white giraffe fitted with tracker to deter poachers

Rangers are tracking the giraffe in north-east Kenya, after poachers killed his family members.

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US troops in Afghanistan: Republicans alarmed by withdrawal plans

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called the planned withdrawal "a mistake".

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Clashes between police and protesters in Bangkok

Police use tear gas and water cannon against pro-democracy protesters outside the Thai parliament.

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How Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'

Parton's $1m donation helped fund a vaccine's trials and research into other coronavirus treatments.

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Covid: Hospitals face winter pressures in second lockdown

Hospitals are facing extra problems discharging elderly patients during the pandemic's second wave.

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