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VP Radhakrishnan to attend swearing-in ceremony of Seychelles President-elect
Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, will be on a two-day visit to Seychelles starting October 26 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, President-elect of the country, on behalf of the Government of India.During the visit, which is taking place at...
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GST rate cuts boost festive sales, reflect positive market sentiment: FM Sitharaman
India's festive retail sales have reached an all-time high this year, highlighting the impact of recent economic policies, including GST rate rationalisation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.Speaking at the inaugural event of the new CGST Bhawan in...
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Google Expands India-first Agricultural AI APIs to APAC Countries
US tech giant Google on Friday announced that it is expanding its Agricultural Landscape Understanding (ALU) API and Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API, initially launched in India, to "trusted testers" in Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan.The ALU...
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Seoul Shares Sharply Up, Head for Another Record
South Korean stocks extended gains late Friday morning, to head toward setting another record high after days of record rallies, as easing tensions between the United States and China boosted hopes for a trade deal.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) had...
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APEC Summit 2025 Draws Keen Attention with S. Korea-US Trade Deal at Stake
With only seven days remaining until the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, eyes are on whether South Korea and the United States could strike an official tariff deal at the two-day event, as the countries are making last-minute efforts to resolve differences...
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Piyush Goyal Invites CEOs and Industry Leaders in Berlin to Join India's Growth Story
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met several top CEOs and industry leaders during his Berlin visit, exchanging views on fostering greater innovation and collaboration in fields like automotive, semiconductor, renewable energy and infrastructure.Goyal is in...
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India, Oman Discuss Enhancing Defence Ties, Deepening Military Training Collaboration
The Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman held the third Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation through expanded joint exercises, expert exchanges in niche domains and deepening training collaboration.The officials of two...
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Look Forward to Joining ASEAN-India Summit Virtually: PM Modi Dials Malaysian Counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he is looking forward to virtually attending the 47th ASEAN-India Summit, being held in Kuala Lumpur, and also congratulated Malaysia for assuming the chairmanship of the group.PM Modi called his Malaysian counterpart,...
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S. Korea to Inspect 1,600 Public, Financial, Communications Systems
The South Korean government said on Wednesday it will conduct a comprehensive inspection of information technology (IT) systems at public, financial and telecommunications companies as part of nationwide cybersecurity measures following recent data breaches at major mobile...
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LinkedIn Hits 1.2 Billion Members; Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Highlights AI-driven Growth across Platforms
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced that LinkedIn has now reached 1.2 billion members globally, as the professional networking platform continues to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its core operations, including sales, hiring, and learning.Across gaming...
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Satya Nadella's Pay Jumps to $96.5 Million in FY25, Highest since Becoming Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's total compensation for the financial year 2024-2025 has risen to $96.5 million -- his highest since taking charge of the company more than a decade ago.The sharp increase reflects Microsoft's major progress in artificial intelligence (AI) under...
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Dalai Lama Congratulates Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to Japan's newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, congratulating her on becoming the country's first-ever female leader.In his letter, the Dalai Lama said, "No doubt your several decades of public service will serve...
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PM Modi Thanks Trump for Diwali Wishes, Calls for 'united' Fight against Terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for the Diwali greetings and expressed hope to stand united against all forms of terrorism.While speaking to reporters during his Diwali Party at the White House, Trump said he spoke to Prime...
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India's Tough Stance: No Diwali Sweets Exchanged with Pakistan Rangers at Rajasthan Border
After Independence Day, India once again refrained from offering sweets to Pakistan Rangers on Diwali. The Union Home Ministry had directed the Border Security Force (BSF) not to engage in the traditional exchange of sweets at the Indo-Pak border this year.Following these...
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India's Tough Stance: No Diwali Sweets Exchanged with Pakistan Rangers at Rajasthan Border
After Independence Day, India once again refrained from offering sweets to Pakistan Rangers on Diwali. The Union Home Ministry had directed the Border Security Force (BSF) not to engage in the traditional exchange of sweets at the Indo-Pak border this year.Following these...
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ISI Picks Babbar Khalsa to Lead Unified Terror Network, Launches Massive Recruitment Drive
The unholy nexus between the Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and ISI to spread terror in Punjab and the bordering states has come to light. While, the Punjab police are busy with countering drug smuggling and drone activities, the worry now is that a...
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Exempts Current Holders
In a major relief for foreign workers on H-1B visas, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance on the $100,000 application fee, providing a series of exemptions and carveouts.US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current visa holdersWashington,...
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BSF Foils Smuggling Bid along Indo-Bangladesh Border, Arrests One with Gold Bar
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a gold smuggling attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal's North 24-Parganas district on Thursday by arresting a smuggler with a bar weighing 579 grams.The gold is valued at Rs 76.50 lakh. The BSF has made several...
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Egypt Keen on Having an Indian Industrial Zone Alongside Suez Project: FM Abdelatty
Citing the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) as a major investment opportunity for Indian companies, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday said that the transcontinental nation is encouraging to have an Indian industrial zone alongside the Gulf of Suez,...
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Sri Lankan PM Visits NITI Aayog to Witness India's Transformative Initiatives
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog with a focus on fostering deeper collaboration between the two countries and get insights on India's transformative initiatives in the sectors of infrastructure, education, tourism, skill development and...
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Delhi Police Detain Two Nigerian Nationals Illegally Residing in India for over a Decade
The Operations Cell of Delhi Police's South West District has traced and detained two illegal African migrants who had been residing in India without valid documents for over a decade, officials said on Thursday.The accused have been identified as Emmanuel Kido Obuh (35)...
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Brazilian VP to Co-chair Inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting with Piyush Goyal Today
Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, will meet Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday for the inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting.This meeting follows recent high-level...
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WHO Flags Three Contaminated Cough Syrups in India, Including Coldrif
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified three adulterated syrups manufactured in India, including the infamous Coldrif cough syrup, and has urged authorities worldwide to report to the agency if any of these products are detected in their respective countries.The...
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Newly-appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Way to India for a Week-long Visit
The newly-appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, is headed to India for a week-long visit starting October 9, informed the US Embassy and Consulates on Friday.The US Ambassador to India will be accompanied by Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J....
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Rajnath Singh Visits Strategic Australian Naval Facility HMAS Kuttabul
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on an official visit to Australia, visited the historic and strategic naval facility HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney on Friday.Sharing the update in a post on social media platform X, Singh said he was familiarised with the facilities at...