Himalayas visible in parts of India for first time in 30 years after Covid-19 sees pollution fall

The Himalayas are visible in parts of India 125 miles away for the first time in 30 years after coronavirus saw pollution levels drop across the country The Asian mountain range can now be seen more than 125 miles away in the Jalandhar district of Punjab Residents say the air has cleared because of the country’s … Read more

Air kissing: Parakeets give one another a peck on the beak in mid-air

Air kissing: Parakeets give one another a peck on the beak in mid-air The parakeets were photographed mid-air in Gurdaspur, Punjab, northern India  The male and female duo can be seen brushing past each other before clashing At the end of their ‘lover’s tiff’, the pair plant a peck on each other’s beaks By Ryan … Read more

Himalayas visible from India for first time in 30 years after coronavirus sees pollution levels drop

The Himalayas are visible 125 miles away in India for the first time in 30 years after coronavirus saw pollution levels drop across the country The Asian mountain range can now be seen more than 125 miles away in the Jalandhar district of Punjab Residents say the air has cleared because of the country’s 21-day lockdown, … Read more

India lifts ban on exporting hydroxychloroquine after Trump threat

India lifts ban on exporting hydroxychloroquine after President Trump threatened ‘retaliation’ if the country failed to send potential coronavirus treatment to the US India lifted ban on 24 drugs and ingredients, including  hydroxychloroquine Ban came into force last month as country went on lockdown over coronavirus  But foreign ministry said country has enough supplies so … Read more

India’s Prime Minister is considering relaxing his blanket ban on exporting malaria drug

India’s Prime Minister is considering relaxing his blanket ban on exporting the malaria drug Trump hailed a ‘game changer’ in fighting Covid-19 after the President made a personal call Trump has described the malaria drug as a ‘game changer’ in coronavirus battle India on Saturday placed a blanket ban on export of hydroxychloroquine  Modi is … Read more

Brits will stay stranded abroad if they miss final wave of repatriation flights

Britons stranded abroad will be charged up to £1,000 a head to get seats on new wave of repatriation flights Foreign Office revealed details of repatriation flights for India and South Africa  Thousands of Britons are still struggling to get home after travel restrictions  British ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce has warned Brits to … Read more

Muslims clash with police outside a mosque as they try to enforce Pakistan’s coronavirus lockdown

Pakistani Muslims clashed with police trying to enforce new curbs on gatherings to prevent Friday prayers and contain coronavirus infections, officials said. TV footage showed dozens of people chasing two police vehicles and pelting them with stones as an officer fired in the air to disperse the crowd. The astonishing video outside a Karachi mosque … Read more

Construction begins on Chris Hemsworth’s vacant block in Byron Bay

Construction begins on Chris Hemsworth’s vacant block near his $20million Byron Bay mega-mansion By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 06:00 BST, 3 April 2020 | Updated: 06:01 BST, 3 April 2020 Construction has kicked off on Chris Hemsworth vacant lot, just outside of his $20million mega-mansion in Byron Bay. Photos taken near the property shows … Read more

Fascinating photos give glimpse of India in days of the Raj including general who inspired Churchill

Captivating photos giving a snapshot into the privileged existence of wealthy Britons in India during the days of the Raj have come to light over 120 years later. The collection includes images of tiger hunts in the late 19th century, alongside safaris where whole families are perched on the back of elephants, two Western women engaging … Read more

Coronavirus India: Air pollution plunges as lockdown continues 

Air pollution in India has plummeted to its lowest levels amid the coronavirus lockdown, in stark contrast to record high levels last year.  People in Delhi, the country’s capital, awoke to clear blue skies at the weekend, a matter of days into the nationwide lockdown owing to Covid-19. The Air Quality Index (AQI) indicated levels … Read more