Category : Asia Pacific


West Asia Turmoil Hits Ahmedabad Airport Traffic

International passenger traffic at Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport fell 27% over three months due to West Asia airspace disruptions, with March 2025 to March 2026 seeing a 32.7% year-on-year drop.

Kim Jong Un Gives Xi Jinping Hero's Welcome in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a grand welcome in Pyongyang, with thousands of North Koreans filling Kim Il Sung Square. Kim Jong Un greeted Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan, as both leaders pledged to deepen bilateral ties amid regional tensions.

Kolkata Swelters at 35.4°C with 97% Humidity

Kolkata faced extreme heat with 35.4°C and 97% humidity. Thunderstorms may offer brief relief, but high humidity persists. Monsoon conditions expected in parts of Odisha and northeast.

Manohar Parrikar Bypass: A Major Accident Hotspot

The Manohar Parrikar Bypass (NH 66) from Char Rasta to Mashem has become a major accident hotspot due to poor lighting, overspeeding, stray animals, and road depressions, prompting residents to demand urgent safety measures.

Koyna Dam Drought Reveals Submerged Villages

As Shivsagar lake dries up due to delayed monsoon and hydropower use, ruins of villages submerged by Koyna dam resurface, revealing displaced communities and tourism impact.

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