Kakao 1st S. Korean firm to join global open-source AI Alliance
Seoul, April 12 - Internet company Kakao said on Friday it has joined a global consortium that promotes open-source artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, becoming the first South Korean corporate member of the initiative.
US-led IPEF agreement on supply chains to come into force in S. Korea next week
Seoul, April 12 - The United States-led Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) relating to supply chain resilience, that also has India as its member, will enter into force in South Korea next week, Seoul's industry ministry said on Friday.
Many large companies to move Appellate Authority against GST demand notices
New Delhi, April 11 - Many large companies that have received GST demand notices have decided to file an appeal with the Appellate Authority.
iPhone owners can repair their devices with used, genuine parts: Apple
New Delhi, April 11 - Apple on Thursday announced an enhancement to repair processes that will enable customers and independent repair providers to utilise “used Apple parts in repairs” for select iPhone models.
Regional carrier FLY91 to operate 4 flights a week from Goa to Agatti in Lakshadweep
Panaji, April 11 - Goa-based private airline FLY91 announced on Thursday that it would operate four flights a week to Agatti in the Lakshadweep islands and three flights a week to Jalgaon in Maharashtra, the two new destinations that have come on to
Israel vows ‘appropriate response’ if Iran attacks its territory
Jerusalem, April 12 - Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has vowed an "appropriate response" if Iran attacks his country's territory.
Sudan conflict claims thousands of civilian lives, displaces millions in one year: UN
United Nations, April 12 - The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan reports that nearly a year of fighting in the country has left thousands of civilians dead and millions more displaced, a UN spokesman said.
UN Security Council voices ‘grave concern’ over killing of charity staff in Gaza
United Nations, April 12 - The UN Security Council has voiced grave concern over Israel's killing of seven aid workers of the World Central Kitchen in Gaza.
Russian regions grapple with severe flooding amid rising water levels
Moscow, April 12 - At least 13,000 people have been evacuated in parts of Russia as of Thursday, as multiple regions continue to battle extreme floods amid rising water levels, local authorities said.
Thermal power plant near Kiev destroyed in missile attack
Kiev, April 12 - The Trypilska thermal power plant (TPP) outside the Ukrainian capital has been completely destroyed in a Russian missile attack, the media reported, citing an official.
Israeli forces bombard surrounding areas of Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza
Gaza, April 12 - Israeli forces have conducted intensive bombardments in the vicinity of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza two days, resulting in casualties, local sources told the media.
Britain-trained Ukrainian saboteurs destroyed in Kherson region: Russia
Moscow, April 12 - Russian authorities have said that they have foiled the landing in the Kherson region of Ukrainian sabotage groups trained in Britain.
Ukrainian Parliament passes law to toughen army mobilisation
Kiev, April 12 - The Ukrainian Parliament has passed a law to tighten military mobilisation rules, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram.
Chinese FM Spokesperson: Strong and steady India-China relations serve mutual interests
Beijing, April 12 - Sound and stable India-China relations serve the interests of both countries and are conducive to peace and development in the region and beyond, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
S. Korea court dismisses doctor group leaders’ request to halt license suspension
Seoul, April 11 - A court in South Korea's Seoul on Thursday dismissed requests by leaders of the biggest doctors' association to halt the government's suspension of their medical licenses in connection with a mass walkout by trainee doctors.
S. Korea ordered to pay $32 mn in lawsuit over merger of 2 Samsung affiliates
Seoul, April 11 - An international tribunal ordered South Korea on Thursday to pay 43.8 billion won ($32 million) in compensation to US-based hedge fund Mason Capital in an investor-state lawsuit the company filed over a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates,
‘Don’t ever dare to change Article 370’, Amit Shah warns Congress
Bhopal, April 11 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, warned Congress, saying “don't ever dare to change Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir”.
How can an IAS officer join party? Punjab CM warns of ramifications
Chandigarh, April 11 - Hours after Shiromani Akali Dal’s (SAD) leader Sikandar Singh Maluka’s daughter-in-law Parampal Sidhu joined BJP in Delhi on Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that her resignation as a bureaucrat has not been accepted by the government.
People have rejected Congress, it can never return to power: Amit Shah
Bhopal, April 11 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Congress can’t return to power again, claiming that the people of India have rejected it. He was addressing a public rally in Madhya Praadesh's Mandla.
Rahul Gandhi postpones his Assam visit, to campaign in state after 1st phase of polls
Guwahati, April 11 - Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has postponed his campaigning schedule in Assam, a senior party leader said on Thursday, adding the Wayanad MP will visit the northeastern state on April 20 after the first phase of polling.