UN raises India’s 2024 growth rate to 6.9 pc; remains world’s fastest-growing large economy
United Nations, May 17 (IANS) Indian economy’s growth rate projection for this year has been raised by 0.7 per cent to 6.9 per cent from...
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Centre takes up surge in online fake reviews with e-com giants, issues draft quality control order
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As consumer complaints related to e-commerce platforms surge in the country, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday held a...
‘Cowardly, dastardly act’, says PM Modi on attack on Slovak PM Robert Fico
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack on Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico, calling it a “cowardly and dastardly...
Key Putin aide visits New Delhi, holds talks on Afghanistan
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, held talks with J.P. Singh, Joint Secretary for Pakistan, Afghanistan, and...
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Prime Minister of Singapore
Singapore, May 16 (IANS) Lawrence Wong took his oath of office as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister at the Istana, the country’s presidential palace, on Wednesday....
Biden proposes changes to presidential debates
Washington, May 16 (IANS) The 2024 version of the presidential debate, a key element of US politics, will be significantly different and fewer, if President...
Slovak PM Fico in ‘life-threatening’ condition after assassination bid, fighting for life
Bratislava, May 15 (IANS) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has committed his central European country to a neutral stance on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, suffered...
Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit
Beijing, May 16 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing early on Thursday for a two-day state visit. Putin will hold a meeting with...
Slovakian PM Fico regains consciousness after long operation
Bratislava, May 16 (IANS/DPA) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt on Wednesday, has regained consciousness after an operation...
Supreme Court of India organises Training Programme for Registry Officials of Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
New Delhi, May 16: A delegation consisting of 15 officials of the Sri Lankan Supreme Court successfully completed a four-day training program from 9th May to13th May...
India surpasses Australia, Japan, Hong Kong in data centre capacity
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India has surpassed major countries like Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, and Korea becoming the country with the highest...
Govt showcases India as a 365-day tourist destination at IMEX Frankfurt
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Tourism is participating in IMEX, Frankfurt from 14th-16th May 2024 to showcase India as a leading...
Prolonged sitting, screen use to cause myopia in every 3rd Indian kid by 2030: Doctors
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) As many as one-third of all children in urban India aged 5-15 years are expected to suffer from myopia by...
Biden unveils tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, solar cells, semiconductors, other imports
Washington, May 15 (IANS) U.S. President Joe Biden plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and hike duties for solar cells, semiconductors and...
Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza
United Nations, May 14 (IANS) Expressing appreciation for India’s contribution to the UN, Secretary General Antonio Guterres sends his “apologies” and “condolences” to the nation...
Climate change made extreme April temperatures hotter affecting billions in Asia: Study
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Extreme temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius that impacted billions of people across Asia in April were made hotter and more...
EU member states to finalise overhaul of migration and asylum law
Brussels, May 14 (IANS/DPA) Ministers from the member states of the European Union will meet in Brussels on Tuesday to finalise a massive overhaul of...
India showcases its progress in Green Hydrogen at World Summit in Netherlands
Rotterdam (Netherlands), May 14 (IANS) India has set up one of the largest pavilions at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, being held here, to showcase...
India sends US$ 1 million flood relief assistance to Kenya
New Delhi, May 14: Government of India is extending humanitarian assistance to the Government of Kenya in the wake of devastation caused by the floods...
SPACE India, American Center to launch astronomy & space science workshop series
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) SPACE India, a space educational organisation, has joined hands with the American Center to launch an astronomy and space science...
TCS announces to create global AI centre of excellence in France
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced the creation of a Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Paris...