Indian gov't decides to extend food security scheme for 5 years

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Wednesday announced the extension of its food security scheme for five years with effect from …[More]

24 workers injured in blaze at chemical plant in India's Gujarat

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- At least 24 workers were injured Wednesday in a devastating blaze at a chemical factory in India's western state of Guj…[More]

5 houses collapse in gas cylinder explosion in India's Mumbai

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Five houses collapsed Wednesday in a cylinder explosion in a congested locality in India's financial capital Mumbai, of…[More]

Bangladesh's dengue deaths surpass 1,600

DHAKA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh reported 959 new dengue cases and four more deaths on Tuesday, making the tally 310,046 and the death toll surpa…[More]

Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from 7 countries

COLOMBO, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will waive visa fees for residents of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan with immedi…[More]