CJI Surya Kant calls for real-time enforcement to tackle cybercrime, flags systemic gaps
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday stressed the urgent need for a transition towards real-time enforcement mechanisms to effectively combat the rapidly evolving threat of cybercrime in the country. Delivering the 22nd D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture at Bharat Mandapam, the CJI said that traditional enforcement approaches are […]
No plans yet to attend next round of talks with US: Iran
Tehran, April 20 (IANS) Citing “contradictory actions” from Washington, Iran on Monday made it clear that it has not made any decision yet on participating in the next round of negotiations with the US. “So far, we have not made any decisions regarding the next round of negotiations,” said Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian […]
India and UK deepen defence ties during CDS Gen Chauhan’s visit
London, April 20 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was accorded a Ceremonial Step Line and received by his UK counterpart Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, in London on Monday. This is the first official visit by an Indian CDS to the UK and marks the fifth senior UK–India military engagement […]
Azerbaijanis throng Indian food festival in Baku
Baku, April 20 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan successfully organised a grand Indian Food Festival at its premises in Baku which received an encouraging response from the locals community and leaders. “Diverse Indian cuisines, cultural performances, and diplomatic engagements highlighted the event, The day-long event brought together the rich flavours, colours, and cultural […]
India, US begin crucial trade talks
Washington, April 20 (IANS) India and the United States began a fresh round of trade negotiations here on Monday aimed at giving a final shape to the much-awaited trade deal between the two countries. A team of around a dozen Indian officials arrived in the US capital for the three-day talks scheduled from April 20 […]
South Korea’s First Lady attends K-pop contest in India
Seoul/New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) First Lady Kim Hea Kyung attended a K-pop contest in India on Monday, expressing hope for stronger people-to-people ties through cultural exchange, the presidential office said. Kim joined the ‘K-Dream Stage: All India K-Pop Grand Championship’, an annual contest hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre, as a guest, while accompanying […]
US Assistant Secretary of State meets Nepal leaders
Kathmandu, April 20 (IANS) US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Paul Kapur, who arrived in Kathmandu on Monday, has begun meetings with Nepal’s political and business leaders. It is the first visit by a senior US official since a new government was formed in Nepal under the leadership of Prime Minister […]
Second round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks on Thursday
Jerusalem, April 20 (IANS) Israeli and Lebanese officials will meet on Thursday for a second round of peace talks, an Israeli official confirmed on Monday. The two sides will meet in Washington for direct talks, the official said on condition of anonymity, without providing further details, reports indicated. “The second round of direct talks between […]
India-Bangladesh trade, investment and business collaborations discussed
Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) An interactive session was held between the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), in Dhaka on Thursday. “The Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, welcomed a delegation of newly appointed Directors of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) over […]
Japan joins military exercise with Philippines and US
Manila, April 20 (IANS) Japan has joined a large-scale drill with the Philippines and the United States, local media reported on Monday. The military exercise is aimed at enhancing defence interoperability among the participants, including Japan’s Self-Defence Force (JSDF). The Balikatan, or shoulder-to-shoulder exercise, which runs till May 8, is being joined by a total […]
