Washington, Aug 29 — Proposed US legislation would require certain Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies to transfer a 50 per cent equity stake to a government-managed sovereign wealth fund, according to a new congressional report that warns the measure could face constitutional challenges.The…
Abyei, Aug 29 — The United Nations Department of Peace Operations on Saturday said that Indian peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) continue to assist internally displaced people in Abyei.Abyei, Aug 29 (IANS) The United Nations Department of Peace Operations on…
Tashkent, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument reflects the aspirations and progress of the Uzbek people after his visit to the monument during the bilateral visit.“Upon landing in Tashkent, went to lay a wreath at the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument…
Cairo, Aug 29 — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Saturday called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy and negotiations between Iran and the United States during a phone call, according to Egypt's Foreign…
Washington, Aug 29 — The White House has declared that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, claiming American forces have cleared Iranian mines, protected nearly 1,500 commercial vessels and prevented Tehran from exporting oil through the strategic waterway.In a statement citing the US…
Mumbai, Aug 29 — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that the government agencies are working round-the-clock to assist and evacuate tourists and residents from the state stranded in Nepal following severe flooding. He has issued strict instructions to authorities to…
Hong Kong, Aug 29 — US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's remark describing the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India” was welcomed by some as a significant indication that Washington may be moving closer to New Delhi’s position on the region, a report has stated. While…
Brussels, Aug 29 — The collapse of the Langtang Lirung peak, which triggered devastating floods across villages in Tibet and Nepal, is a stark warning that “nature will not wait for politics”. While Chinese authorities have attempted to suppress news of the avalanche, the roaring glacier,…
Washington, Aug 29 — Questions are mounting over the independence of several UN special rapporteurs, with counterterrorism rapporteur Ben Saul facing particular scrutiny, a report has detailed. An independent mandate-holder is expected to assess both terrorist acts and state responses with equal…
Colombo, Aug 29 — Acting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Maitrey Kulkarni, on Saturday inaugurated a RO Water Treatment Plant at Monaragala District General Hospital, along with R M Jayawardena, Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security and Cooperative Development.“Acting High…
Washington, Aug 29 — Pakistan has experienced military rule before, but under Army Chief Asim Munir, the country appears to be entering a different phase — one in which military dominance is being institutionalised rather than imposed through an outright takeover, a report has stated. It noted…
Gandhinagar, Aug 29 — A 10-member team from Gujarat's National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) has left for Nepal to assist in identifying people who died in the flash floods, as the scale of the disaster leaves families across India waiting for information about missing relatives. The team,…
Vientiane, Aug 29 — Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Saturday visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage City of Luang Prabang, which is being preserved by Government of India (GoI) funded…
Tashkent, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park in Tashkent, honouring Uzbekistan’s rich history, heritage and national spirit.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park in Tashkent, honouring Uzbekistan’s rich history,…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — Rising militant violence in Pakistan's northern and southwestern regions is posing a growing security threat to China's economic interests and future projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to a report.A report by The Diplomat said with CPEC…
Jakarta/New Delhi, Aug 29 — India's interest in Indonesia's Sabang port has been evident since the 2018 “Shared Vision of India-Indonesia on Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific”, which envisaged stronger connectivity between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Sumatra, a report has stated.…
Vientiane, Aug 29 — Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Saturday interacted with the Indian diaspora in Laos and appreciated their contribution in strengthening ties between the two nations.“Wonderful interacting with the vibrant Indian diaspora in Lao PDR.…
Tashkent, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome at Tashkent airport as he began his two-day State Visit to the Central Asian nation. In a special gesture, Mirziyoyev travelled to the airport and received PM Modi,…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — Nepal’s devastating flash floods serve as a reminder of the urgent need for regional collaboration, where countries under the shadow of the mighty Himalayas need to adopt a diplomatic narrative that includes ecological security as an important part of relationships, exert…
Kathmandu, Aug 29 — A specialised technical team from India has begun on-site reconnaissance of hydropower tunnels in Nepal’s flash flood-affected areas to facilitate the search and rescue of people stranded inside the tunnels, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said on Saturday. India sent an 11-member…
Tashkent, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent Saturday evening, kicking off his two-day State Visit to the Central Asian nation. In a special gesture, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received PM Modi at the airport, highlighting the friendship between both countries…