SIR exercise: Rajasthan goes digital-first; tops India in census form digitisation and voter mapping
Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Rajasthan has once again demonstrated that when planning, technology, and coordinated execution align, excellence follows. The state has secured the top position in the country in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The achievement reflects the efficiency and credibility of the Election Department and marks a benchmark for other states. Chief […]
Bengal LoP urges ECI to ‘protect’ SIR appeal proceedings
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP), Suvendu Adhikari, has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to initiate steps to “protect” the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) when hearings begin on appeals over draft electoral rolls. In his letter to the ECI, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader […]
Trump ties $18 trillion investment surge to more jobs, lower inflation next year
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump highlighted what he described as the strongest economic turnaround in US history, citing “over $18 trillion” in new investment commitments, significant tax changes, and claims of declining inflation, developments of considerable interest to Indian American professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology workers. In a lengthy Cabinet session, Trump contrasted […]
Four diplomats honoured with ‘Power of One’ awards at UN
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) Four distinguished diplomats from different countries were honoured with the 2025 Power of One Awards at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, in the presence of India’s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish. The annual award, bestowed by Diwali Foundation USA and hosted this year by the Permanent Mission of […]
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, […]
