India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology. Addressing a joint press meet with visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, PM Modi stated that India and Austria will ensure reliable technology and supply chains for the entire world […]
US warns strikes on Iran energy infrastructure if deal is not reached
Washington, April 16, (IANS) The United States on Thursday warned Iran that its energy infrastructure could be targetted if it fails to reach a deal, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying American forces are prepared to escalate beyond the current blockade. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said US forces were ready to strike critical […]
US highlights AI use in Iran operations
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The US on Thursday highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies in its recent military operations against Iran, signalling a shift in how modern conflicts are being fought. Admiral Bradley Cooper, who leads US military operations in the Middle East as Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), […]
South African opposition politician Malema sentenced to five years in prison
Cape Town, April 16 (IANS) South African opposition politician Julius Malema was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison for firearm-related offences. Malema, the founding leader of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is one of the most prominent politicians in South Africa. The lengthy sentence was delivered on Thursday morning at the Magistrate’s […]
Nepal Deputy Speaker vows to boycott weddings involving dowry transactions
Kathmandu, April 16 (IANS) Nepal’s newly-elected Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rubi Kumari Thakur, has announced that she will not participate in any wedding where dowry transactions are involved. Thakur, 26, was elected Deputy Speaker on April 9, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the position, as the country’s politics witnessed a […]
Nepal: Construction of health post begins with Indian assistance
Kathmandu, April 16 (IANS) A health post is being built in Badigad Rural Municipality-7 of Baglung district in Gandaki Province, Nepal, with financial assistance from the government of India. Gandaki Thapa Adhikari, Chairperson of Badigad Rural Municipality, and Ajay Kumar Singh, Second Secretary at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, laid the foundation stone for the […]
Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
New York, April 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aimed at bringing a temporary cooling-off along another front linked to the Iran conflict. He said that after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, the two sides agreed to a 10-day […]
Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Indian stock markets opened on a higher note on Thursday, with the equity benchmarks mirroring global cues amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran. Sensex opened 566 points or 0.73 per cent higher at 78,677 in opening trade, while Nifty began the session at 24,385, up 154 […]
Singapore Airlines CEO likely to meet Tata Group executives
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong is likely to meet senior executives of the Tata Group on Thursday at Bombay House in Mumbai, with discussions expected to focus on the financial and operational challenges facing Air India. Goh is reported to have arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day and is […]
India can play key role in helping Africa’s green energy push
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India can play a key role in helping Africa scale up its renewable energy, as the country has, over the last decade, successfully added over 130 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now accounting for just over half of installed electricity capacity, according to an article. Across Africa, […]
