Asia News page: 1

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

Dawn | 2026-05-01, 16:38

The US war on Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf. In West Texas, gas is so abundant that some producers must pay to have it taken away. The war and Iran’s attacks on Gulf energy producers have halted 20

Harish Rao alleges ₹5,000 cr. scam in HAM roads’ tenders

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

He says the government has handed over work tenders to those who quoted 25% in excess of estimated cost ...

TDP cadres prepare to host Mahanadu in Nellore

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

A team, comprising Ministers, MP, MLAs and others, inspects a few sites near IFFCO Kisan SEZ, Podalakur Road and Golagamudi Road junction ...

APSRTC rolls out health checks after rise in staff deaths

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

Nearly 300 employees died in a year; drivers and conductors to undergo medical tests every six months, say officials ...

Siddipet court imposes fines worth ₹3.34 lakh on 33 motorists for drunk driving

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

In a separate drive, seven individuals were fined a total of ₹35,000 for driving without valid licences. ...

Nationwide cell broadcast test alert on May 2; people may receive emergency alert on mobile phones

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

During the exercise, citizens may receive an emergency alert notification on their mobile phones, which could be accompanied by a loud sound or vibration ...

Tirupati police roll out four-layer plan to make district ganja-free

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

Ganja testing kits introduced as part of strategy to identify offenders and curb narcotics menace, says SP ...

Govt. unveils new municipal rent policy in ULBs in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

The new rules replace the earlier 33⅓% rent hike once every three years with a 7% annual increase during the lease period ...

Fire Services Dept. gears up to tackle rising summer heat

The Hindu | 2026-05-01, 16:35

With the number of ‘fire calls’ increasing, 2,386 in April alone, field staff have been advised to stay alert and leave is not being sanctioned unless urgently required, says Fire Services in-charge Director General Venkata Ramana ...

India Hikes Commercial LPG and Jet Fuel Prices Amid Iran War Supply Pressures

Gulf News | 2026-05-01, 16:30

New Delhi: India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount.The South Asian nation is heavily

Bithumb Wins Temporary Lifeline as Court Halts Six-Month Ban

CryptoPotato | 2026-05-01, 16:28

A South Korean court has temporarily halted the six-month partial business suspension imposed on crypto exchange Bithumb, offering relief to the platform as it challenges regulatory action. The Seoul Administrative Court’s Second Administrative Division,

1 killed, 11 injured in SW China road accident

China.dot.org | 2026-05-01, 16:20

CHENGDU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and 11 others injured in a traffic accident in southwest

CM Yogi puts UP on alert over severe heatwave, less rainfall forecast

Hindustan Times | 2026-05-01, 16:17

Chairing a high-level review meeting with ministers and

T'gana DGP Anand focuses on cyber crime, drugs and road safety

Hindustan Times | 2026-05-01, 16:17

T'gana DGP Anand focuses on cyber crime, drugs and road safety ...