India and the EU will agree to resume the negotiations at the virtual summit between Prime Minister Modi and top leadership of the bloc

India, EU to announce resumption of FTA talks at virtual summit

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that while intellectual property rights for businesses are important, Washington "supports the waiver of those protections for Covid-19 vaccines"

WHO lauds US' decision to lift patent protections on Covid vaccine

G7 nations have gathered in London for the first in-person talks since 2019. Two words have dominated the headlines since end of 2019- China & Coronavirus. These two words dominated the summit as well. WION brings you more on this.

G7 works on vaccine plan after pleas to Help poor

The British government said India’s entire delegation to the Group of Seven summit in London is self-isolating after two of its members tested positive for COVID-19. Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar did not test positive for the virus.

Covid scare at G7 meeting after Indian delegates test positive

A farmer’s daughter, Roohani grew up laboring on the land like most other children in Agh Mazar.

At Tehran garage, Iranian woman polishes cars and her dreams

With less than three months before the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on July 23, Japan is now facing immense pressure to control the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Japan may extend Covid-19 state of emergency beyond May 11

The restructuring option will be open to borrowers who hadn’t availed in 2020. Borrowers can now opt for it if the amount is less than Rs 25 crore.

RBI Governor announces loans restructuring facility for small borrowers

India and the UK enjoy long standing friendly ties and share a Strategic Partnership underpinned by mutual commitment to democracy, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, strong complementarities and growing convergences.

Indian investment to create over 6500 jobs in UK

The G7 is meeting in-person for the first time in 2 years. The summit is underway in London. What's on the agenda? Who all are attending?

Gravitas: G7 Summit begins in London

The report says that about 30 percent of the US population is still reluctant to be vaccinated, according to polls, adding that the resistance to the vaccines is a main reason the United States is unlikely to reach herd immunity.

Experts believe US unlikely to attain herd immunity in near future

Ahead of the India UK virtual summit to be chaired by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Indian PM Narendra Modi, the former has announced trade deal worth £1 billion. This deal includes an investment of 240 million pounds by Pune based Serum institute of India or SII.

India-UK finalise enhanced trade partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual Summit with his British counterpart Boris Johnson today.

PM Modi to hold virtual Summit with British counterpart Boris Johnson today

An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that Modi expressed his appreciation of the EU and its member states for mobilizing rapid support for India’s fight against the second wave of covid-19.

PM Modi discusses Covid-19 situation with European Commission President

CM Mamata Banerjee claims a big victory in West Bengal as the left alliance retains power in Kerala. DMK bags massive win in Tamil Nadu as Puducherry, Assam voted for BJP's alliance.

Indian assembly elections 2021: Political battle in 5 Indian states ends

Iran Nuclear Deal have wrapped up with the third round of negotiations. Diplomates from Russia, China, France, Germany and the UK met in Vienna.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Third round of negotiations concluded

In Argentina, a Medical Board appointed to investigate Football icon Maradona’s death who has concluded that the Football star medical team acted an inappropriate deficient and reckless manner.

Argentina: Medical Board appointed to investigate Maradona’s death

European Union regulators have accused Apple of violating the antitrust laws. EU has said that Apple has distorted competition in music streaming.

EU regulators accuse Apple of violating the Antitrust Laws

Explosions blasted off throughout Myanmar’s largest city Yangon yesterday as protesters held flash marches for democracy, defying a brutal junta that has held onto power for three blood-drenched months.

Myanmar Coup: Protesters hold flash marches in Yangon for democracy

Controversy erupts after the New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi tweeted to the youth wing of the Indian opposition party Congress seeking a supply of oxygen cylinders

India: Row over SOS from New Zealand embassy

Counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections began today (2nd May) amid strict health protocols, as it is taking place amid a raging second wave of COVID-19.

West Bengal Assembly Election Result: Strict COVID-19 precautions followed at counting centre

Provinces across Canada report single day records of new COVID 19 cases. Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Montreal against restrictions imposed by the government to stem a third wave of the virus in Canada.

Coronavirus Update: No masks, social distancing in Montreal protest

In the past week nNepal has seen an alarming rise in cases reporting over 4,000 cases on a a daily basis. With rising cases Nepal's health infrastructure is struggle to cope with the sudden influx of patients.

Coronavirus Update: Nepal’s hospitals running out of beds

India has crossed the grim milestone of recording over 400,000 cases in a single day. India has reported 401,993 cases and 3523 deaths in the last 24 hours.

India: 401,993 cases, 3523 deaths in last 24 hours

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it has listed the anti-COVID-19 Moderna vaccine for emergency use now.

WHO: Moderna jabs have 94.1 percent efficiency

India has opened up its vaccination drive to everyone above the age of 18 but the shortage of vaccines has hampered the drive in many states.

India: States begin phase 3 of vaccination in limited manner

The United States has now successfully vaccinated over 100 million people against the deadly Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Update: US becomes the first nation to vaccinate 100 Million people

Russia has banned opposition leader Alexei Navalny's regional political network.

Alexei Navalny's regional political network banned

Due to the surge in Coronavirus cases, several countries have restricted travel to and from India.

Coronavirus Update: US to restrict travel from India May 4

At least 27 people including high school students have been killed and dozens more injured in the car bomb explosion that rocked Afghanistan yesterday.

Afghanistan Car Bombing: At least 27 killed, dozens injured

44 people have died in a stampede at the Lag Baomer festival in Israel. PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called it the worst civilian disaster in Israel's history.

Gravitas: Stampede kills 44 at Lag Baomer festival

At the Patel COVID hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch, at least 18 COVID patients were killed in a fire. The fire broke out in the ICU wing of the hospital due to a short circuit.

India: Fire kills 18 in a COVID Hospital in Gujarat

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