NDA ahead in Bihar & by-polls

NDA was ahead of the opposition’s grand alliance – led by Tejashwi Yadav – hours after the counting of votes began across 38 districts in Bihar.

WHO chief keen to working ‘closely’ with Biden

The World Health Organization chief welcomed efforts on Monday to strengthen the Geneva-based body through reform and said that it was looking forward to working closely with the administration of US President-elect Joe Biden.

Hong Kong lawmakers threaten to resign

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Monday that they would resign en masse from the city’s legislative council if the central Chinese government in Beijing disqualifies any of them.

Austria arrests 30 in anti-terrorism raids

Austrian police made 30 arrests in more than 60 raids on Monday as part of an anti-terrorism operation, but there was no link to a deadly attack in Vienna a week ago in which a convicted jihadist killed four people, prosecutors said.

AEPC launches virtual platform for exporters

Apparel exporters’ body AEPC on Monday said it has launched a virtual platform for traders to exhibit their garments round the year as holding physical exhibitions at global level has become difficult due to travel restrictions on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.