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March 19, 2024 9:35 AM

South Korea hosted summit warns of AI risks to democracy

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as some officials attending a global summit accused Russia and China of conducting malicious propaganda campai...

March 18, 2024 6:19 PM

Peaceful protests in Sindh met with violent repression by Pak intelligence agencies: JSFM chief

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), a political party demanding a separate homeland for ethnic Sindhis, said on Monday that Pakistani intelligence agencies are using violent and repressive tactics to suppress their peaceful protest. The joint statem...

March 19, 2024 9:37 AM

Netanyahu says Israel to press on with Rafah assault plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would keep on with the military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, where aid agencies say famine is looming, while ceasefire talks were set to resume. Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting that Isr...

March 16, 2024 11:35 AM

Golden Jubilee Scholars from 76 districts of Nepal celebrate the 22nd Golden Jubilee Scholarship Day at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu

The Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrated the 22nd Golden Jubilee Scholarship Day on Friday in which around 200 students from 76 districts of Nepal enthusiastically participated in the celebrations. Vice-chancellors of eminent universities of Nepal,...

March 14, 2024 6:22 PM

India and Singapore forge ties in law and dispute resolution

India and Singapore today have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on law and dispute resolution. The virtual signing ceremony saw the participation of Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Minister of State for Law and Justice from India, and Edwin T...

March 14, 2024 2:03 PM

North Korea’s Kim ‘drives’ new tank during mock battle

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a military demonstration involving a new battle tank, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, in the latest show of force by the isolated state as South Korea and the United States wrapped up joint drills. Kim e...

March 13, 2024 8:07 PM

India and Bhutan strengthen cooperation in energy efficiency, Food safety and petroleum supply

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of several key agreements between India and Bhutan. These agreements span areas such as energy efficiency, food safety, and petroleum supply, reflecting the commitment of both nations to enhance cooperation ...

March 13, 2024 6:47 PM

India and Mauritius strengthen bilateral ties with MoU signing and project inaugurations

India and Mauritius today have signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) spanning various sectors, including Financial Services, Civil Services, Taxation, and Investigating Agencies. The decision came following delegation-level talks held at th...

March 13, 2024 6:03 PM

Bangladeshi ship hijacked by Somali pirates

A Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel, MV Abdullah, carrying coal and manned by 23 crew members has been hijacked by Somalian pirates in the Indian Ocean near Somalia coast. The ship was heading for Dubai from Mozambique's Maputo port when the pira...

March 13, 2024 8:50 AM

UAE fast becoming a prime destination for investors, 15,000 Indian Businesses join Dubai Chamber in 2023

Indian companies are flocking to Dubai, with a staggering 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023. This surge represents a 38% year-over-year increase, solidifying Dubai's position as a prime destination for I...

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