AI unmanaged could increase inequality between countries, UNDP report warns
United Nations, Dec 3 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) unmanaged could increase inequality between countries by widening divides in economic performance, people’s capabilities, and governance systems, as the starting point is so vastly different, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report, titled “The Next Great Divergence: Why AI May […]
WMO warns of deadly Asia floods as extreme rains batter region
Geneva, Dec 3 (IANS) Devastating monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have unleashed catastrophic flooding across parts of South and Southeast Asia, killing hundreds of people, displacing communities and causing major economic disruption, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. Clare Nullis, a WMO official, told a UN press briefing in Geneva that Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, […]
Bangladesh: Civil society group raises alarm over ‘misuse’ of defamation cases
Dhaka, Dec 3 (IANS) Bangladesh’s civil society platform, Nagorik Coalition, has expressed serious concern over the alleged misuse of defamation and harassment cases targeting satire pages and social media creators in the country, local media reported. In a statement, the coalition noted that police had recently accepted multiple cases filed by Abu Shadik Kayem, the […]
India, UAE to make mobility easier for workers, tourists and businesses
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India and the UAE are taking major steps to make travel smoother and strengthen legal cooperation, marking a new phase in their fast-growing strategic partnership. Both countries are focusing on easier visas, faster extradition and closer coordination between their legal systems. The aim is to make movement simpler for workers, […]
Indian envoy hosts farewell reception for US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor
Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian envoy to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted a farewell reception for US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at India House and extended him wishes for his assignment in New Delhi. Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and US Senator Jim Risch, and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs […]
Op Sagar Bandhu: NDRF rescues senior citizen, injured woman in Sri Lanka as death toll reaches 465
Colombo, Dec 3 (IANS) Under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team evacuated a visually challenged senior citizen and an injured woman in Sedawatta and Nadeegama following the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah which triggered heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in the island nation. In a statement shared on X, […]
Swan on tracks briefly halts Japan’s iconic bullet train services
Tokyo, Dec 3 (IANS) Bullet train services on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line in northeastern Japan were temporarily suspended on Wednesday morning after a swan was spotted on the tracks, country’s leading newswire Kyodo news reported citing the railway operator. “At around 10:20 a.m., the driver of a train travelling between Kurikoma-Kogen and Furukawa stations in […]
Nepal and India set to discuss aviation fuel supply via pipeline
Kathmandu, Dec 3 (IANS) Nepal is set to hold discussions with India on supplying aviation fuel through the cross-border petroleum pipeline to Nepal, as officials from the two countries are scheduled to meet next week in New Delhi, a senior Nepali official said on Wednesday. Nepal began transporting diesel via pipeline for the first time […]
MoS Singh, visiting Egyptian youth delegation discuss advancements in AI and renewable energy
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday met a visiting Egyptian youth delegation under the bilateral youth programme, discussing ongoing advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy and sustainable development. “Interacted with the youth delegation from Egypt under the bilateral Youth Exchange Programme. It […]
CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets Swedish Parliament committee, prepares to chair International IDEA
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) CEC Gyanesh Kumar who arrived in Sweden a day earlier while marking the beginning of his official engagements before he assumes the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Wednesday, met the Committee on the Constitution at the Swedish Parliament and held discussions on […]
