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September 11, 2024 12:17 PM

Sri Lanka’s presidential election: Where are the women?

Not one of the 38 contenders in Sri Lanka's presidential election this month is a woman, a stark contrast in the Indian Ocean island where women make up more than half the voters and the workforce. Well before more familiar figures such as Britain...

September 11, 2024 10:50 AM

Golden Langurs in Assam face population decline amid loss of habitat

The golden langur, a rare primate species endemic to the Indo-Bhutan border region, is facing a severe threat of extinction due to rapid habitat loss and deforestation in Assam, according to recent research findings. Dr. Jihosuo Biswas, a senior pri...

September 11, 2024 10:19 AM

US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government

U.S. officials will hold talks with Bangladesh's interim government to see how the United States can support the country's economy and development, the U.S. State and Treasury departments said on Tuesday. An interim government led by Nobel Peace...

September 11, 2024 12:45 PM

PM Modi chairs first governing board meeting of ANRF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first governing board meeting of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on Tuesday. The newly established ANRF, created by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023, aims to foster a st...

September 11, 2024 8:38 AM

Indian Missions in UAE lead charge in landmark Amnesty Program

The UAE government has launched a visa amnesty program starting September 1st, which will run for two months. The program is creating a significant buzz, particularly among the Indian community. This initiative offers undocumented residents the oppor...

September 10, 2024 7:45 PM

Ashok Raj Sigdel becomes Nepal’s new Chief of the Army Staff

President Ranchandra Paudel administered the oath to the newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), Ashok Raj Sigdel. At a special programme organized at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas today, the newly appointed CoAS took oath of of...

September 10, 2024 5:08 PM

Italy oyster farmers dream of pearls from warming Mediterranean

Pearls may soon be cultivated in European seas for the first time ever, as Italian oyster farmers seek to exploit an unexpected opportunity offered by the rapidly warming Mediterranean. In late 2023, the first specimens of Pinctada radiata, a pearl ...

September 10, 2024 4:14 PM

Study reveals Siddha drug combination effective in treating anemia among adolescent girls

A groundbreaking study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) has found that a combination of Siddha drugs can significantly reduce anemia in adolescent girls. The research, conducted as part of the PHI-Public Health Initiati...

September 10, 2024 3:43 PM

“We are in touch with affected Indian nationals”: Indian High Commission on Male fire incident

The Indian High Commission in the Maldives has issued a statement regarding a fire incident that occurred in a building in Male City on September 9. The commission expressed relief that no loss of life or serious injuries were reported in the blaze a...

September 10, 2024 2:26 PM

South Korea summit announces ‘blueprint’ for using AI in the military

A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. ...

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