Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at centralising the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, arguing that fragmented state-level rules could slow innovation and jeopardise America’s lead over China in a high-stakes global technology race. “We have a big signing right now, and we have a […]
Trump signs executive order targeting foreign-owned proxy advisors
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Asserting that two foreign-owned firms exert outsized influence over corporate governance in the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping regulatory and enforcement reviews of the proxy advisory industry. The order, titled Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors, focuses on Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. […]
Tsunami advisory issued for northern Japan’s Pacific coast after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) Japan’s weather agency issued a tsunami advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on Friday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at 11:44 a.m. local time off Aomori’s Pacific coast at a depth of 20 km, measuring 4 on […]
South Korean govt to bring new special law to tighten construction safety rules
Seoul, Dec 12 (IANS) The South Korean government plans to introduce a special law to strengthen construction workplace safety and enforce tougher penalties for fatal accidents, the Land Minister said Friday, in response to a growing number of such incidents at building sites. Land Minister Kim Yun-duk announced the plan during a policy briefing for […]
Baloch human rights activist urges Trump to cancel $686 million US military aid to Pakistan
Quetta, Dec 12 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, wrote to US President Donald Trump raising alarm over the recently approved $686 million US military aid to Pakistan, warning that the funds would enable further repression and terror against Baloch civilians. The human rights activist highlighted that the Baloch people have endured […]
India, Japan discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation
Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan Nagma Mohamad Mallick on Friday met Special Advisor to Japanese PM, Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for bilateral collaboration. “Ambassador-designate H.E. Ms. Nagma M. Mallick met, Special Advisor to Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for India-Japan collaboration”, the Indian Embassy in Japan […]
India bolsters maritime industrial engagement with Brazil during CNS Admiral Tripathi’s visit
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 12 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday visited the Itaguai Naval Complex in Rio de Janeiro, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Admiral Alexandre Rabello de Faria, Brazilian Navy, and briefed on the Brazil’s Prosub submarine programme. During the visit to the […]
India and Kenya pledge commitment to greener, more resilient future
Nairobi, Dec 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Kenya’s Environment Minister Deborah Mlongo Barasa on the sidelines of the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) on Friday, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and improved environmental governance. India’s High […]
Foreign Secretary Misri meets Lankan envoy, reiterates India’s continuous support after Cyclone Ditwah
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Friday, reiterating India’s commitment to support the island nation’s early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, Misri handed over essential life-saving medicines to the Ambassador, a full consignment of […]
Saira Banu says Dilip Kumar ‘continues to inspire youth’ even after his passing, as she marks his 103rd birth anniversary
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Saira Banu, rekindling her memories of her late megastar husband, Dilip Kumar, has taken to her social media account to express her love and her admiration for her husband. The actress highlighted how even after his passing away, he continues to inspire young artists. “For generations, artists have walked […]
