Government policy making Australia unwelcoming for international students: universities
Canberra, Dec 19 (IANS) Australia’s elite universities have accused the government of making the country unwelcoming for international students following a new move to limit enrolments. Federal Minister for Education Jason Clare on Thursday announced that the government will replace its failed proposal for an international student cap by slowing visa processing once applications reach […]
Cambodia, UN agency sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on water supply
Phnom Penh, Dec 19 (IANS) Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance sustainable water access and climate-resilient infrastructure in Cambodia, said a MISTI’s press release on Thursday. The deal was inked in the capital Phnom […]
South Korea: Han, Japan PM agree to continue trilateral cooperation with US against North Korea-Russia ties
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo held phone talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday and agreed to continue trilateral security cooperation with the United States to cope with the deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, officials said. Han held the phone conversation with Ishiba after President […]
Putin once again hails strength of India’s growing economy under PM Modi
Moscow, Dec 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India’s growing economic prowess while highlighting his government’s continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine. “International financial and economic institutions have placed Russia first in Europe in […]
South Korea, Japan to hold high-level economic talks amid Yoon’s impeachment
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) South Korea and Japan will hold high-level economic talks this week to boost cooperation and prepare for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties, country’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. The 16th South Korea-Japan economic dialogue will take place in Tokyo on Friday, led by Kim Hee-sang, Deputy Foreign Minister for economic […]
South Korean President’s legal representative again denies insurrection charges
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) A lawyer representing impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol again denied the insurrection charges against him Thursday, saying anyone who intended to incite an insurrection would not have done what Yoon did and declare martial law before the world. Seok Dong-hyeon, who is involved in forming Yoon’s legal defence team, […]
North Korean troops raise observation posts against Ukrainian drones: Kyiv
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) North Korean troops dispatched to Russia for combat against Ukraine have installed more observation posts to detect Ukrainian drones, Ukraine’s military intelligence service has said, amid reports of North Korean forces suffering heavy combat losses. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) made the disclosure on its website Tuesday after the United […]
PM Modi attends Christmas celebrations at Union Minister George Kurian’s residence
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister George Kurian and interacted with eminent members of the Christian community, highlighting the spirit of cultural inclusivity and celebration. The event provided a platform for PM Modi to engage with prominent figures from the […]
Must partner with IITs to launch startup opportunities in Siddha: Ayush Secretary
Chennai, Dec 19 (IANS) Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha on Thursday urged for partnerships with IITs to facilitate startup opportunities in Siddha. He gave the call at the 8th Siddha Day celebration on the theme ‘Siddha for Public Health’, organised at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram, in Chennai. Kotecha commended the woman power of […]
Gain command over AI, Quantum Computing tech to spur India in innovation: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Indian scientists and engineers must specialise in high-end technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing to strengthen the country’s position in cutting-edge innovation in the global arena, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. He said this while addressing the inaugural session of the Indian National Academy of Engineering’s […]
