Bangladesh becomes fifth member of Colombo Security Conclave
New Delhi, July 10 - India, Mauritius, Maldives and Sri Lanka welcomed Bangladesh as the fifth Member State of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) at the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting of the regional grouping which was hosted virtually by
India set to make strides in quantum technology, AI with the US: Union Minister
New Delhi, July 11 - India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to make great strides in quantum technology, artificial intelligence, critical metals and semiconductor sectors with the United States, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and
Austria visit historic, productive, added vigour to ties, says PM Modi after packed Vienna schedule
Vienna, July 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed his Austria visit "historic" and "immensely productive" and said it has added "vigour" to the two countries' friendship.
PM Modi meets Nobel laureate Anton Zeilinger, discusses quantum tech, spirituality
Vienna, July 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Austrian Nobel physics laureate Anton Zeilinger and explored the possibilities around quantum technologies, along with a discussion over spirituality.
Norway will start donating F-16s to Ukraine
Oslo, July 10 - Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Wednesday that the country will start the process of donating six F-16 fighters to Ukraine this year, aiming to boost Kyiv's ability to defend itself against attacks from the air during
India, Austria to work together in areas like AI, blueprint for coming decades prepared: PM Modi
Vienna, July 10 - India and Austria will work together in areas such as infrastructure development, innovation, renewable energy, hydrogen, water and waste management, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka reaches out to OPEC Fund for water security project
Colombo, July 10 - Sri Lanka held talks with the OPEC Fund for International Development for 100 million US dollars in assistance for a water security project, said a state minister on Wednesday.
PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor agree to strengthen ties, discuss conflict in Ukraine and West Asia
Vienna, July 10 - India and Austria have identified "new possibilities" to further strengthen mutual cooperation besides also deciding to give a strategic direction to their bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced here on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka approves national action plan to eliminate sexual, gender-based harassment
Colombo, July 10 - The Sri Lankan cabinet approved a multi-sectoral national action plan for implementation between 2024 and 2028 to eliminate sexual and gender-based harassment in the country, said the government information department on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla leading Indian delegation to BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia
New Delhi, July 10 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the two-day 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum meeting which begins in Russia's St Petersburg on Thursday.
Urban flooding alert issued for Pakistan amid monsoon rains
Islamabad, July 10 - The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan issued an alert for urban flooding in parts of the country's south Sindh province during the ongoing spell of monsoon rains.
Death toll rises to five as heavy rains lash South Korea
Seoul, July 10 - Record torrential rainfall battered South Korea's southern regions on Wednesday, leaving at least five people dead and disrupting train services, authorities said.
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Vienna on landmark Austria visit
Vienna, July 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Federal Chancery as he began his landmark visit to Austria, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 41 years.
Pakistan seeks better relations with neighbours including India
slamabad, July 10 - Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the ruling government's willingness to mend ties with its neighbours, including India.
Torrential rain likely across Japan through Friday
Tokyo, July 10 - Japan's weather agency on Wednesday warned of torrential downpours in the Tohoku region and eastern Japan through Thursday and in western Japan through Friday.
New Zealand Reserve Bank says inflation approaching target range
Wellington, July 10 - New Zealand Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee agreed to maintain the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5 per cent on Wednesday.
Eight missing in Myanmar ferry accident
Yangon, July 10 - Eight people, including three students, are missing after a ferry carrying 16 passengers capsized in a river in Yangon, Myanmar, an official from a rescue organisation told Xinhua on Wednesday.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on 3 US, Israeli ships
Sanaa, July 10 - Yemen's Houthi group said they have attacked three ships owned by the United States and Israel in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Hamas’ armed wing claims killings of Israeli soldiers in Gaza
Gaza, July 10 - Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), claimed that its fighters killed several Israeli soldiers in various sites in the Gaza Strip.
UK’s sugar tax cut daily intake by 5g in kids, 11g in adults: Study
New Delhi, July 10 - Introduction of the "sugar tax" in the UK led to a significant reduction of daily sugar intake by around 5 g in children and by around 11 g in adults, revealed a study on Wednesday.