India opposes introducing a ‘special envoy’ to combat Islamophobia at UN
United Nations, March 16 - Calling India "a proud champion of pluralism," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj opposed the establishment of the post of "special envoy" on a special religion at the United Nations today.
Starship rocket will be on Mars in next 5 years: Elon Musk
San Francisco, March 16 - Elon Musk on Saturday said that the huge starship Starship rocket, that aims to help land astronauts on the Moon in 2026, will be on Mars within five years.
G7 industry ministers commit to ‘safe and reliable’ AI
Rome, March 16 - Industry ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have said that artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way.
UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia
United Nations, March 16 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out social media for the spread of Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry.
EU allocates 500 mn euros for ammunition production
Brussels, March 16 - The European Commission has announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about $544 million) to boost ammunition production as part of its support for the European defence industry.
Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan
United Nations, March 16 - The Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a year.
Ready to evacuate nationals from violence-hit Haiti, if required: India
New Delhi, March 15 - Asserting that it is ready to evacuate its nationals from violence-torn Haiti, if required, India said on Friday that it has set up a 24-hour control room in the Ministry of External Affairs and an emergency helpline in
US remarks on CAA ‘misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted’: India
New Delhi, March 11 - India on Friday rejected the US State Department's "concerns" regarding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and termed it as "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted"
Singapore envoy visits Bengaluru cafe, says ‘stand with our friends in India’
Bengaluru, March 15 - Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, visited the Rameshwaram Cafe for breakfast on Friday, weeks after a low-intensity IED blast shook the popular eatery, leaving many injured and causing widespread panic.
PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week
New Delhi, March 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation extended by his Bhutan counterpart Dasho Tshering Tobgay, on behalf of the king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to visit the Himalayan kingdom next week.
S. Korea’s Health Minister appeals to medical professors not to resign
Seoul, March 15 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Friday appealed to the medical professors not to resign, amid the ongoing rift between the trainee doctors and the government over enrollment at medical schools.
China urges US to stop ‘suppression’ of TikTok
Beijing, March 14 - China on Thursday called on the US to stop the "unreasonable suppression" of companies from other countries, following a US bill targeting the short-video app TikTok.
Bhutan PM arrives in India to expand ‘exemplary ties of friendship’
New Delhi, March 14 - Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay arrived in India on Thursday to expand the "exemplary ties of friendship" between the two nations.
US court orders Byju’s to freeze $533 million owed to lenders
New York, March 15 - The steering committee representing term-loan lenders of Byju's $1.2 billion loan on Friday said that a US judge has ordered to prohibit further movement or use of $533 million by the edtech company, which is owed to lenders.
S.Korean, US warplanes stage live-fire drills
Seoul, March 15 - South Korean and US warplanes staged a combined live-fire exercise against North Korean cruise missile and long-range artillery threats in waters off the west coast this week, officials said on Friday.
Florida judge denies Trump’s motion to dismiss classified documents case
Washington, March 15 - The US district judge in Florida overseeing the federal criminal case regarding former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents has rejected one of his two motions to dismiss the case.
Rishi Sunak rules out UK general election on May 2
London, March 15 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that there will not be a general election on May 2, ending months-long speculation that he would call an early election.
Voting starts in Russian Presidential election
Moscow, March 15 - Russian voters started to hit the polls for the 2024 Presidential election in the Far East region, including Kamchatka, Chukotka and other areas at 8 a.m. Friday local time.
Families of Israeli hostages meet Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, March 15 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met the families of hostages who are held captive in the Gaza Strip.
India backs effort at UN to ensure AI is ‘secure, trustworthy’ & open
United Nations, March 15 - India is behind an effort at the United Nations (UN) to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are “secure and trustworthy” and to keep them open and accessible to the Global South.