By Hugo Barcia New Delhi, Apr 16 (EFE).- India’s rapid growth, set to elevate it to the world’s third-largest economy in the next three years, is one of the key pillars of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election bid, despite concerns over widening wealth disparities. During Modi’s decade-long tenure of two terms in a row, which … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 16 (EFE).- Cole Palmer struck four goals as Chelsea continued their surge in the points table of the English Premier League by thrashing Everton 6-0 on Monday. Palmer, who left Manchester City in the close season after being frustrated at his lack of minutes, completed his hat-trick inside half an hour and … Read more
By Mikaela Viqueira New Delhi, Apr 15 (EFE).- In Indian politics, a sphere heavily dominated by men, five women across party lines stand out as the most influential female politicians. Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Nirmala Sitharaman, Priyanka Gandhi, and Smriti Irani are the top female leaders of India as the country heads for elections, scheduled … Read more
By Ginés Muñoz Barcelona, Apr 15 (EFE).- Turning Barcelona into the European cricket capital is what Indian-origin Robert Masih has been dreaming of since he arrived in the city, almost by chance, 19 years ago. He started playing cricket with several Pakistani and Indian immigrants, like him, in the Parque de la Espana Industrial in … Read more
New Delhi, Apr 15 (EFE).- The Election Commission of India (EC) has launched a 24-hour surveillance plan to prevent potential clashes between elephants and humans in areas where such conflict is common, during the election period between Apr. 19 and June 1. “Areas of potential elephant movement have been mapped and polling stations in such … Read more
By Luis Miguel Pascual Paris, April 15 (EFE).- In the heart of Paris, Olivier Latry, a revered organist, remembers the profound connection he once shared with Notre Dame de Paris, ravaged by fire exactly five years ago. On the fifth anniversary of the catastrophic fire, Latry, like many others, reflects on the cathedral’s past and … Read more
New Delhi, Apr 12 (EFE).- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an election rally on Friday in the city of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, promised to hold a long-delayed regional elections in the troubled region and the restoration of its statehood. “The time is not far when Assembly Elections will be held in Jammu … Read more
Moscow, Apr 11 (EFE).- Russia launched the Angara-A5 heavy rocket Thursday from the Vostochny cosmodrome, in the Russian Far East, after two failed attempts in recent days. A handout picture made available 09 April 2024 by Roscosmos space corporation press service shows Angara-A5 rocket stands on the launch pad preparing for the launch at Vostochny … Read more
Bangkok, Apr 11 (EFE).- More than 240 million minors are at risk from conditions related to heatwaves in East Asia, which is preparing for a summer with record temperatures, the United Nations said Thursday in a statement. A street vendor cools down from the heat as he waits for customers to sell drinking water and … Read more
Monterrey, Mexico, Apr 10 (EFE).- Mexican club Monterrey beat Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 3-1 at home to qualify for the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. Brandon Vazquez, Argentinian German Berterame and Jesus Gallardo scored for Monterrey in the second leg of the quarterfinal clash between the two teams while Diego Gomez netted … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 10 (EFE).- Leandro Trossard came off the bench to score the equalizer as Arsenal overcame a fear of defeat to secure a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday. Despite Bukayo Saka earning an early lead for Arsenal, Bayern looked the most likely winners, thanks … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 10 (EFE).- Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal in Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in a game that had everything but a winner. In the biggest club fixture so far this year, both sides exchanged leads in each half … Read more
