Indian capital air pollution turns severe

NEW DELHI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Air pollution in the Indian capital territory Delhi turned severe Wednesday for the first time this season with the Air…[More]

India's retail inflation rises to 6.21 pct in October

NEW DELHI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- India's retail inflation rose to a 14-month high of 6.21 percent in October, the latest government data showed Tuesday.…[More]

Sri Lanka approves 1,996 Chinese-funded housing units for low-income families

COLOMBO, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of 1,996 housing units for low-income families with funding…[More]

Bangladesh records highest single-day toll of 10 dengue deaths

DHAKA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day toll of 10 dengue deaths on Saturday, bringing the tally to 310, said the country…[More]

Sri Lankan navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen for poaching

COLOMBO, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan Navy has seized two fishing boats for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters during a special operation…[More]