Saudi program promotes Arabic in Thailand

RIYADH, 5 December: Arabic Language Month activities in Thailand by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language have concluded, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The initiative, in cooperation with Krirk University in Bangkok and Prince of Songkla University in Hat Yai, aimed to enhance Arabic curricula, improve teacher performance and promote the language. Activities […]
150 new tech programs to train Saudi workforce

RIYADH, 5 December: Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh has opened registrations for more than 150 advanced technical bootcamps and programs scheduled for Q1 2025, in partnership with leading global organizations. The schemes will improve the skills of the workforce in advanced technologies and connect people to job opportunities, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Training is open […]
Justice Manmohan takes oath as SC judge

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the Centre cleared the appointment of Justice Manmohan to the apex court on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium. In a post on […]
Three-day Maha Assembly session from Dec 7, Speaker’s election and floor test on Dec 9

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) A three-day session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has been scheduled from December 7 to 9 during which the new members will take oath and Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan will address the joint session. Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that the newly elected 288 members of […]
Sobhita Dhulipala in tears as Naga Chaitanya ties the Mangalsutra

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have tied the knot on December 4 in a beautiful ceremony at Annapurna Studios, surrounded by their family and loved ones. A heartwarming video of the newlyweds is now making waves on social media, capturing the emotional moment when Naga ties the mangalsutra around Sobhita’s neck, […]
Woman killed, son injured in stampede during ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (IANS) A woman died and her son was injured in the stampede at a theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The incident occurred at Sandhya Theatre at RTC X Roads when police resorted to lathi-charge to control the fans of Allu Arjun who had surged forward […]
‘We’ve drawn a line’: CA defends stance on Afghanistan after ‘hypocrisy’ accusation

Melbourne, Dec 5 (IANS) Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird has defended the decision to avoid bilateral matches with Afghanistan, responding to accusations of hypocrisy made by outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay. Barclay, whose term ended on December 1 with Jay Shah succeeding him, criticised cricket boards for refusing to play against Afghanistan outside of global […]
6.39 crore people in rural India trained in digital literacy: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) About 6.39 crore people from rural parts of the country have been trained in digital literacy under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), the government has said. The government’s aim was to reach 6 crore rural households (one person per household) nationwide. “The scheme has ended, as against […]
LG Electronics joins US-based Ambarella for in-cabin sensing solution

Seoul, Dec 5 (IANS) LG Electronics said on Thursday it has teamed up with Ambarella, a US artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor design company, to introduce an enhanced in-cabin sensing solution featuring driver and vehicle interior space detection technologies. LG Electronics’ driver monitoring system (DMS) will be integrated with Ambarella’s Edge AI System on Chip (SoC), […]
BGT 2024-25: Boland replaces injured Hazlewood in Australia’s XI for Adelaide Test

Adelaide, Dec 5 (IANS) Scott Boland will replace injured Josh Hazlewood in the pink ball Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India as Australia have revealed the playing XI on Thursday. This will be Boland’s first match for Australia in almost 18 months as his previous Test outing came during last year’s Ashes series. […]