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Climate change could erode India's GDP by 2.8%: World Bank

The effect of climate change could also lower the living standards of nearly half the country's population by 2050, as average annual temperatures are expected to rise by 1-2 percent over three decades.

Jun 29, 2018

China hospitals go digital way; Robot doctors, AI ambulances to care for patients soon

Chinese hospitals will have AI-driven ambulances and robot doctors to treat patients. The new initiative will help the nation overcome all problems related to the healthcare industry.

Jun 29, 2018

Indonesia closes Bali airport after Mount Agung eruption, over 8,000 tourists stranded

The closure has hit a total of 239 domestic flights and 207 international flights, including flights by Malaysian-based AirAsia and Australian JetStar.

Jun 29, 2018

Times 25 most influential people on internet: BTS, Rihanna, Donald Trump, Kanye West and others

This is the fourth year TIME has come with the list of 25 most influential people and they were selected based on their global impact on social media and ability to drive news.

Jun 29, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note9: Key features, price details revealed ahead of launch

Prominent Russian blogger has claimed that the Galaxy Note9 will have minor changes in terms of design over the Galaxy Note8, but the former will powerful processor, improved display, higher battery capacity and more. Read to know how the upcoming Android flagship phablet would cost.

Jun 29, 2018

Outrage as Japan's farcical tactics lead to questions over Fifa's fair play rule

Japan's decision to pretty much not play football for the last ten minutes didn't go down well with anyone watching the Fifa World Cup 2018

Jun 29, 2018

Protecting Harry Kane's ankle more important than Golden Boot, as Southgate justifies England changes

England lost to Belgium in their final group game of the Fifa World Cup 2018, after both sides made a raft of changes to their starting XI

Jun 29, 2018

Prince William and Prince Harry's wealth grew rapidly in 2017! Details here

The in-depth analysis reports state that Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry are the biggest benefactors from this spike.

Jun 29, 2018

'Trump Baby' balloon to soar high in London during US President visit to UK

Over 7, 000 people have signed "Let Trump Baby Fly" petition to make sure the mayor allows them to fly the balloon over the Parliament on the day of his visit.

Jun 28, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018 Group H standings: Japan and Colombia through as Senegal suffer heartbreak

Colombia beat Senegal to make it to the last 16 of the Fifa World Cup 2018, with Japan joining them

Jun 28, 2018

Do young Japanese think it's 'better not to have children': Japan's lawmaker thinks so

Japanese leader Toshihiro Nikai has made a controversial remark in his speech and called young Japanese "selfish" for not considering childbirth as important. PM Shinzo Abe refuted his opinion.

Jun 28, 2018

I was advised to get boob job, says Deepika Padukone while talking about #MeToo

Deepika Padukone is one of the biggest stars in Bollywood now but even she had been subjected to sexism many a time at the beginning of her career.

Jun 28, 2018

Kamasutra trailer is third most viewed on YouTube beating Hollywood biggies like Fifty Shades of Grey

Avengers: Infinity War and Star Wars: The Force Awakens are the two most watched movie trailers on YouTube, respectively, followed by Kamasutra in the third place.

Jun 28, 2018

SBI to shut nine foreign offices, plans to open more branches in India

Earlier, the Department of Financial Services had directed the Public sector Banks (PSBs) to shut down the businesses at unviable places.

Jun 28, 2018

Female Saudi reporter flees country after her 'indecent clothes' spark controversy

The female TV presenter was reporting outdoors when a strong gust of wind lifted her abaya and revealed her clothes underneath. The video of the incident sparked controversy following which the presenter fled the country.

Jun 28, 2018