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Asia
NEW YORK: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar enunciated that in a "multipolar" world where change has been stretching the fabric of the global order, the key to the future of Asia as well as the world lies in the relationship between India and China. During his opening address at the Asia Society at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New...
Taiwan
WASHINGTON: The US has reiterated its commitment to Taiwan's defence, pledging to continue supplying the island with essential military equipment and services to bolster its self-defence capabilities. This assurance was reaffirmed at the annual US-Taiwan Defence Industry Conference, which commenced in Philadelphia on Sunday, showcasing the depth of defence cooperation between the two democracies, VOA News reported. The conference, organised by...
India-US
NEW DELHI: Deputy chief of Mission of the US Embassy, Jorgan K Andrews addressed the 21st Indo-US Economic Summit held in New Delhi. Andrews stated that the progress made by India and the US in climate change mitigation and energy transition not only contributes to a healthier planet but also generates the expected green jobs. Addressing the 21st Indo-US Economic Summit...
mutual fund
MUMBAI: The mutual fund industry in the country saw assets under management (AUM) surging to Rs 66.7 lakh crore in 2024 and is set to cross the 50-million unique investor base this year. The stupendous growth is expected due to sustained buoyancy in the equity market and a surge in new fund offerings (NFOs). According to industry experts, the investor count...
Kuwait Visa
Kuwait has made an exciting announcement allowing citizens from 51 countries to travel visa-free. This move is aimed at promoting tourism and improving international relations. If your country is included in this list, you no longer need to go through the hassle of obtaining a visa before traveling to Kuwait. This development has simplified the travel process for many, making...
Kaziranga
KAZIRANGA: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve authority has organized a unique program aimed at providing a refresher training to about 700 Gypsy safari drivers and mahouts on visitor safety and enhancement of visitor experience has been planned with funding support from Assam Skill Development Mission. Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve said that,...
Urvashi Rautela
UTTRAKHAND: Bollywood actress and former Miss India Universe, Urvashi Rautela, made a heartfelt visit to the revered Shri Badrinath Dham and Shri Kedarnath Dham on Tuesday, accompanied by her family. Overwhelmed by the spiritual ambience of these sacred sites, Rautela urged fellow devotees to embark on the Char Dham Yatra. The 'Sanam Re' actress, originally from Kotdwar in Uttarakhand and now...
Chinese software in Vehicles
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Commerce has proposed a rule to prohibit the import or sale of connected vehicles integrating certain software and hardware with a "nexus" to China or Russia, citing national security concerns. The department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice of the proposed rule amid concerns that those cars with cameras, sensors, software and...
Dumbledore
LOS ANGELES: Original Dumbledore Richard Harris’ son Jared doesn’t understand the need for a television reboot for “Harry Potter.” Jared Harris, who followed in his late father’s footsteps with credits in “Mad Men” and “Chernobyl”, in an interview with The Independent, rejected the idea of portraying the beloved mentor character. Asked if he would consider playing Dumbledore on the small screen,...
Sydney
SYDNEY: An investigation was underway after a man was stabbed to death on a busy street in Sydney's inner west, police said on Tuesday. Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said in a statement that emergency services responded to reports of a man being stabbed on a main road in the inner-city suburb of Marrickville at approximately...