Rescue refugees adrift in Andaman Sea: UN

Bangkok: The United Nations and other groups urged countries in southern Asia on Friday to rescue as many as 190 people believed to be Rohingya refugees aboard a small boat that has been adrift in the Andaman Sea. Most of those on board are thought to be Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. AP

India hands over 125 SUVs to Lankan police

Colombo: India has handed over 125 SUVs to the Sri Lanka police under a line of credit as part of its ongoing efforts to support the cash-strapped island nation and address the serious mobility restriction issues faced by the police in the country. Under the “Neighbourhood First” policy, India has extended the multi-pronged assistance to Sri Lanka. PTI

Indian-American professor wins Okawa Prize

New York: An Indian-origin Columbia University professor has been awarded Japan’s Okawa Prize. Shree K Nayar, the TC Chang Professor of Computer Science, is being recognised for “the invention of innovative imaging techniques and their widespread use in digital photography and computer vision”. IANS