Namibia urges youth to embrace tech-driven farming for food security
Windhoek, Oct 8 (IANS) Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday urged the country’s young people to embrace modern, technology-driven agriculture, warning that the sector faces an aging workforce and growing climate challenges that threaten long-term food security. Addressing the Agricultural Outlook Conference 2025 in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the future of Namibia’s […]
China relies on reverse-engineered US military technologies: Report
Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) China allegedly depends heavily on reverse-engineering and pirated versions of military technologies developed by the United States and other advanced countries, a report cited on Wednesday. It added that although this strategy allows China to gain access to cutting-edge systems, a key flaw lies in its execution — these modern designs […]
Saudi Arabia-China partnership entered a more mature phase: Experts
Riyadh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Saudi-Chinese partnership has entered a more mature phase, injecting new momentum into both nations’ modernisation processes, said Saudi experts at a recent academic seminar held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, titled “Saudi-China Dialogue and Exchange on Modernisation,” was jointly organised on Sunday by Saudi Arabia’s Centre for Research and […]
Fiji launches 1st national child safeguarding policy
Suva, Oct 8 (IANS) Fiji has launched its first-ever National Child Safeguarding Policy, setting a new national benchmark for child safety across all sectors of society. Minister for Women and Children Sashi Kiran described the initiative as a landmark moment, saying it’s a nationwide commitment to protect children from violence, abuse, and exploitation, reported Fiji […]
Iraq signs preliminary deal with US company on developing energy sector
Baghdad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Iraqi Oil Ministry on Wednesday signed a Heads of Agreement with U.S. energy company ExxonMobil to develop Iraq’s energy sector. According to a statement by the media office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, the agreement represents an understanding paving the way for ExxonMobil to operate in key fields, […]
Odisha CM reviews law and order, warns of attempts to tarnish state’s peaceful image
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) Amid the allegations of deteriorating law and order situation in the state following the communal tension in Cuttack and killing of BJP leader in Berhampur, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Home Department portfolio, on Wednesday asserted that some vested interest groups are attempting to tarnish the image […]
Bihar: Seat-sharing tussle deepens in NDA; Chirag Paswan calls emergency meeting of LJPRV
Patna, Oct 8 (IANS) The seat-sharing impasse within the NDA in Bihar appears to be escalating, with the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) adopting a tougher stance. Sources suggest that Chirag Paswan is unhappy with the JDU’s stance on the seat-sharing arrangement. In a sudden move, the LJPRV has called an emergency meeting of its […]
Mizoram varsity asks students, faculties to don handloom attire once a week
Aizawl, Oct 8 (IANS) In order to encourage appreciation of India’s rich handloom heritage and to promote the use of traditional textiles in academic life, Mizoram University has directed all students, faculty, and staff to wear handloom-based garments at least once in a week. The Mizoram University’s notification issued following the directives from the Ministry […]
President Droupadi Murmu to embark on 3-day visit to Gujarat from tomorrow
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a three-day (October 9-11) official visit to Gujarat from Thursday. The visit will encompass spiritual engagements, interactions with tribal communities, and participation in an academic convocation. The President will arrive in Rajkot on the evening of October 9, marking the beginning of her […]
Rahul Gandhi envisions India’s global rise in specialty coffee inspired by Colombian craft
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked a fresh conversation around India’s coffee potential after sharing a video of his visit to a Colombian coffee shop, Pergamino, in Medellin. In the video posted on his YouTube channel, Rahul Gandhi explores the art of Colombian coffee brewing and draws parallels with India’s […]
