Biden govt unveils more controls on AI chip exports
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The Biden administration on Monday announced new restrictions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip exports in its last move to block the flow of advanced technologies into China, Russia and other “countries of concern” on national security grounds. Just a week before its term ends, the administration released an interim final rule, […]
PM Modi promises ‘improved pilgrimage experiences’ for Haj devotees
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the India-Saudi Arabia bilateral agreement for Haj-2025, asserting that the government led by him remains committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for the devotees. The agreement defining the broad contours of the Haj pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims was signed between Minister for Minority […]
South African commission calls for reduced dependency on agricultural imports
Johannesburg, Jan 13 (IANS) The Competition Commission of South Africa published a report Monday, raising concerns about the country’s heavy reliance on imported agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, agrochemicals, and seeds. According to the report, titled Fresh Produce Market Inquiry, reliance on imports “exposes the fresh produce supply chain, and the agricultural sector broadly, to global […]
South Korea: FM Cho vows to work with Japan to reduce tensions over wartime history issues
Seoul, Jan 13 (IANS) South Korea will work closely with Japan to reduce the ‘amplitude’ of tensions caused by longstanding wartime history issues and ensure bilateral relations will move forward in a future-oriented manner, Seoul’s top diplomat said on Monday. Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul made the remarks after talks with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya, […]
Rabta-e-Ghazal: A Musical Evening in Memory of Ustad Mehdi Hasan
HYDERABAD (RAHNUMA) Hyderabad recently witnessed an enchanting musical tribute to the legendary “Shahenshah-e-Ghazal” Ustad Mehdi Hasan Saheb at the picturesque Paigah Palace Courtyard. The event, titled Rabta-e-Ghazal, featured Sahibzada Syed Amir Ali Hyder of the Kalawant clan as the lead ghazal artist, captivating the audience with his mesmerizing renditions. Accompanied by the brilliant Sarangi maestro […]
