Central Philippines in darkness; Typhoon Melor weakens

Power services in six provinces of central Philippines were disrupted plunging the region into darkness as Typhoon Melor roared across central Philippines.

Amended FCRA rules: NGOs must not hurt India

The government announced amendments to the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act, including a mandatory clause that says foreign funds to NGOs must not "prejudicially" affect the security, scientific or economic interest of the country.

Coast Guard DIG sacked over Pak boat row

The DIG of the Indian Coast Guard, BK Loshali, has been dismissed from service over contradictory remarks regarding the incident with a Pakistani boat off the coast of Gujarat last year.

Australia lifts wind power investment ban

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull overturned a controversial ban imposed by former PM Abbott on investing in wind energy.

Rahul lashes out at Modi for insulting Kerala people

Rahul Gandhi has accused Modi of insulting the people of Kerala on the issue of the state CM Oommen Chandy being dropped from an event.