US widens Pax Silica partnership
Washington, June 26 (IANS) India joined the United States and 34 other countries in backing a new declaration on artificial intelligence as Washington expanded its Pax Silica partnership, a flagship initiative aimed at building trusted technology supply chains among like-minded economies. A Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, unveiled at the 2026 Pax Silica Summit hosted […]
South Sudan urges removal of Ebola-related travel restrictions
Juba, June 26 (IANS) South Sudan on Friday urged foreign governments to lift Ebola-related travel and visa restrictions imposed on its citizens, saying the measures are affecting those who need to travel abroad for medical treatment and education. “There is no Ebola here. No one is dying here. But people are now dying because they […]
Trump warns Europe over digital tax with 100 pc tariff
Washington, June 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on imports from any country that introduces a Digital Services Tax on American companies, warning that such duties would override existing trade agreements and take effect immediately. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump […]
Cloud bill targets China AI loophole
Washington, June 26 (IANS) Two bipartisan U.S. lawmakers on Friday introduced legislation aimed at closing what they described as a major loophole in export controls that could allow China and other U.S. adversaries to access advanced American artificial intelligence computing power through cloud service providers. Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Congressman John Moolenaar, Chairman of the […]
PM Modi congratulates De la Espriella on winning Colombian Presidential elections
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and said he looked forward to working together with him to deepen bilateral relations. “Heartiest congratulations, Abelardo de la Espriella, on your victory in the Colombian presidential elections,” PM Modi wrote on social media platform X. “India […]
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 920
Caracas, June 26 (IANS) The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 920, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Friday. In a televised address, Rodriguez said the death toll had climbed significantly as rescue workers reached more affected areas. He said at least 2,980 people […]
Meghalaya’s matrilineal system can offer global lessons on sustainable farming: CM Sangma
Shillong, June 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said the state’s unique matrilineal system, where women are custodians of land and agriculture, offers valuable lessons for the world in promoting sustainable farming and strengthening food security. Addressing the International Conference on Women Farmers and Sustainable Organic Agriculture at the State Convention […]
Assam marks Muharram peacefully with prayers, Tazia processions
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) The holy month of Muharram was observed across Assam on Friday with religious devotion, solemn processions and prayers for peace, while several districts witnessed participation from people belonging to different faiths, underlining the state’s tradition of communal harmony. In Tinsukia district’s Margherita town, one of the prominent observances took place at […]
Hyderabad: Historic ‘Bibi-Ka-Alam’ procession passes off peacefully
Hyderabad, June 26 (IANS) Solemnity and mourning marked ‘Yaum-e-Ashura’, the 10th day of Muharram, as the historic ‘Bibi-ka-Alam’ procession passed off peacefully in the old city of Hyderabad amid tight security on Friday. Thousands of mourners participated in the procession, which traditionally started from Bibi Ka Alawa and concluded at Chaderghat on the banks of […]
MP govt to hold ICJS workshop to boost implementation of new criminal laws
Bhopal, June 26 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh govt will organise a one-day state-level workshop on the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) in Bhopal on June 28 to strengthen the implementation of the country’s three new criminal laws and improve coordination among agencies involved in the criminal justice system. The workshop will be held at Kushabhau Thakre […]
