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Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Hong Kong to reopen Cathay’s in-town airport check-in after 3 years of lockdown

A signage for Cathay Pacific Airways at the departures hall of Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong.
Published on Jul 03, 2023 01:59 pm IST

Bhutan festivals attract thousands of tourists, maintain sustainable tourism

Bhutan festivals attract thousands of tourists, maintain sustainable tourism
Published on Apr 07, 2023 02:19 pm IST

China economy grows 3% in 2022, one of weakest in 40 years: Official data

In the fourth quarter, China's economy grew 2.9 per cent year-on-year, compared with 3.9 per cent in the third quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics said. (Photo by WANG Zhao/AFP)
Published on Jan 17, 2023 08:52 am IST

Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

People wearing face masks walk in front of the ruins of Saint Paul's during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in Macau, China. Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 04:52 pm IST

Airlines give lukewarm reaction to China’s border reopening amid Covid-19 surge

The US will require negative Covid tests from all air travellers from China, saying Beijing is not sharing enough information about the surge in coronavirus cases there. Airlines give lukewarm reaction to China’s border reopening amid Covid-19 surge
Updated on Dec 29, 2022 09:31 am IST

China to lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown

People wearing face masks sit by the sea during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in Hong Kong, China, December 28, 2022. China to finally lift Covid-19 travel restrictions after 3 years of coronavirus lockdown
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 01:39 pm IST

Travel year-ender: Hottest Indian destinations in 2022

Travel year-ender: Hottest Indian destinations in 2022
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 11:09 am IST

US mulling Covid entry curbs for passengers from China ‘similar’ to India, Japan

Passengers prepare to board a flight at the airport in north-central China's Jiangxi province. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 11:06 am IST

Morning brief: After cities, China's rural population now at severe Covid risk

People wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) stand outside a funeral home, as Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak continues, in Shanghai, China December 24, 2022. (REUTERS/Staff)
Updated on Dec 25, 2022 09:12 am IST

China's propaganda machine sputters in zero-Covid reversal

Relatives carry paper offerings to burn for their dead relative at the Gaobeidian Funeral Home in northern China's Hebei province, Thursday, December 22, 2022. (AP/PTI)
Published on Dec 24, 2022 02:11 pm IST

Packed ICUs, crowded crematoriums: Covid roils Chinese towns

People wait outside a fever clinic at a hospital as coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak continues, in Shanghai, China December 24, 2022. (REUTERS/Staff)
Published on Dec 24, 2022 02:02 pm IST

Beijing reports first Covid deaths since lifting of restrictions: Report

Residents line up for Covid-19 test at a booth in Shanghai on Friday, December 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Braun)
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 10:54 pm IST

In latest dig, Elon Musk targets Fauci: ‘My pronouns are prosecute or…’

Twitter boss Elon Musk and chief medical advisor to US President, Anthony Fauci.
Updated on Dec 11, 2022 11:31 pm IST

Covid-19: ‘China to see hundreds of thousands of cases but recovery to be fast’

A woman sits on a foldable chair as she and residents wait in line to enter the fever clinic of a hospital in Beijing, on Sunday. (AP)
Updated on Dec 11, 2022 05:52 pm IST

China's Shenzhen eases Covid-19 travel curbs

Children play at a mall with shops re-opening for business as restrictions are eased in Beijing. Chinese authorities announced a further easing of Covid-19 curbs with major cities such as Shenzhen and Beijing no longer requiring negative tests to take public transport.
Updated on Dec 04, 2022 01:30 pm IST

Foxconn on China factory violence: ‘New recruits not housed with Covid+ staff’

Foxconn China Violence: A man walking past the Foxconn headquarters.
Published on Nov 23, 2022 03:19 pm IST

China tightens travel restrictions as rise in coronavirus cases reported

Pandemic prevention workers in protective suits walk near an apartment compound that was placed under lockdown as outbreaks of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continue in Beijing. China tightens travel restrictions as rise in coronavirus cases reported
Updated on Nov 13, 2022 10:43 am IST

Repeat COVID is riskier than first infection: Study

Repeat COVID is riskier than first infection: Study
Published on Nov 11, 2022 09:07 am IST

Video: Thousands trapped in Shanghai park, cannot leave until tested for Covid

Covid In China: People sit inside the Shanghai Disney Resort.
Published on Nov 01, 2022 10:47 am IST

Shanghai Disneyland reduces operations as China tightens Covid curbs

Covid In China: A woman rides past a coronavirus testing facility in Beijing.
Published on Oct 29, 2022 11:19 am IST

Millions back in lockdown as China doubles down on zero-Covid policy: 6 points

Covid In China: Commuters wearing face masks ride scooters along a street in the central business district in Beijing.
Published on Oct 29, 2022 10:18 am IST

China eases strict Covid rules for Table Tennis Tournaments

People picnic near the Victoria Harbour during sunset in Hong Kong. China eases strict Covid rules for Table Tennis Tournaments, no quarantine required
Updated on Oct 29, 2022 09:06 am IST

India logs 2,112 new Covid cases, active caseload below 25k-mark

Covid cases in India
Published on Oct 22, 2022 11:12 am IST

China orders 1 million people in tech hub to stay at home amid Covid uptick

Covid In China: A cyclist rides past shuttered stores.
Published on Oct 17, 2022 09:30 am IST

Japan tourism in recovery mode after months-long Covid-19 travel curbs

A man and woman pose for a selfie by the entrance of Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto. Japan reopened its doors to tourists on October 11 after two-and-a-half years of tough Covid-19 restrictions, with officials hoping an influx of travellers enticed by a weak yen will boost the economy. 
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 06:42 pm IST

China holiday tourist trips fall 18% over the week-long National Day holiday

China holiday tourist trips fall 18% over the week-long National Day holiday
Updated on Oct 09, 2022 03:58 pm IST

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19
Updated on Oct 09, 2022 08:23 pm IST

Macau casinos see another dismal month as China's Covid-19 lockdowns widen

Gaming machines are seen at the casino of MGM Cotai in Macau, China 
Updated on Oct 01, 2022 05:02 pm IST

How US changed amid Covid: Unwed couples grew, work from home's sudden uptick

Times Square in Manhattan, New York city.
Updated on Sept 15, 2022 11:16 am IST