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April 26, 2024 4:41 PM

SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Kazakhstan endorses ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on April 26. During the meeting, a protocol was signed by the Defence Ministers of all SCO Member St...

April 26, 2024 4:36 PM

France, Germany push on with 2040 joint tank project

France and Germany agreed on Friday to move to the next phase of a project to jointly develop a battle tank by 2040, their defence ministers said, as they seek fresh impetus despite reservations and differences on each side. Berlin and Paris in 2017...

April 26, 2024 4:22 PM

ADB charts course for sustainable growth with strategy 2030, unveils strategy at World Energy Congress

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific region during its participation at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress. Under its Strategy...

April 26, 2024 1:02 PM

10 Indian nationals working in Russian Army have returned, says MEA

In a significant development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Thursday that 10 Indian nationals who were working as support staff in the Russian Army have returned to India. During the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randh...

April 26, 2024 12:18 PM

India achieved 80% financial inclusion within 6 years: Ruchira Kamboj

Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, talked about the nation's strong digital public infrastructure and highlighted India's rapid progress in achieving an 80% financial inclusion rate within a mere six years. She em...

April 26, 2024 10:34 AM

Afghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan province

The aftermath of heavy rainfall and floods in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province has left nearly 70 schools and madrassas severely affected. However, the lack of sufficient funds is impeding efforts to restore these vital educational institutions. Shams...

April 26, 2024 10:46 AM

PM Modi expresses gratitude for G7 Summit invitation in talks with Italian counterpart

In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to Italian Prime Minister Meloni for the invitation to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Sessions, scheduled for June 2024 in Puglia, Italy. PM Modi a...

April 26, 2024 10:12 AM

China must stop aiding Russia if it seeks good relations with West, NATO says

China must stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine if it wants to enjoy good relations with the West, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, warning Beijing in unusually harsh words it cannot have it both ways. During a visit to B...

April 25, 2024 7:04 PM

Meta sparks tech selloff as AI splurge spooks Wall Street

Shares of Meta Platforms META sank nearly 15% on Thursday, sparking a selloff in big tech stocks after the social media giant signaled its costly bet on AI would take years to pay off. The premarket drop was set to erase more than $180 billion...

April 25, 2024 4:59 PM

More than 100 inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prison

At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. The downpour, which lasted several hours, wrecked parts of the medium-sec...

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