Thuý Hằng
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Gsp+ extension for Pakistan: Futile prospects
20/12/2023 08:00
The Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) is a trade incentive program initiated by the European Union (EU). It is designed to accommodate the demands and developmental needs of developing countries.
Quad members to "detect and deter" cyber-attacks for keeping Indo-Pacific resilient
19/12/2023 08:00
The Quad members--India, Australia, Japan and the United States--discussed the importance of enhanced cooperation in the field of cybersecurity while reaffirming an Indo-Pacific that is resilient and equipped against cyberattacks.
Pakistan: Flood victims in Sindh awaiting relief
15/12/2023 09:59
According to the details, houses and other structures belonging to lakhs of people were destroyed due to floods in Sindh province.
India’s economy follows China to reach rapid take off
14/12/2023 08:00
India has been the world’s fastest-growing major economy in the last two years and is forecast to retain the top spot in 2024 as the urbanisation and industrialisation process reaches the rapid take-off phase.
Research for Resurgent Punjab Takes Center Stage in Academic Consortium
12/12/2023 08:00
In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, distinguished figures in academia and education have converged at IIT Ropar under the auspices of the Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) to launch the ambitious “Research for Resurgent Punjab” (RRP) initiative. This consortium marks a significant leap forward as it pledges to tackle and address the pressing challenges faced by the state of Punjab.
Bhutan’s bold intervention at COP28 puts fragile ecosystems in focus, Bhutan Pavilion launched
07/12/2023 08:00
Showcasing Bhutan’s commitment to addressing climate change and maintaining carbon neutrality, the Bhutan Pavilion was launched at the 28th Conference of Parties or COP28, at the Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today. Similarly, at the opening plenary of the COP28, yesterday, Bhutan intervened along with Kyrgyzstan to have a technical dialogue on mountains and climate change at the current COP. A historic climate change-induced ‘loss and damage’ fund was also approved yesterday.
Islamabad: Annual inflation jumps to 29.2pc in November
05/12/2023 08:00
Annual consumer inflation once again accelerated after cooling in the previous month, rising to 29.2 percent in November, mainly due to a substantial hike in domestic gas prices, official data showed on Friday.
NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties
02/12/2023 08:00
NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Wednesday, amid deepening space ties between India and the United States.
Chandrayaan-4: ISRO to bring back soil samples from the Moon; check details of next lunar mission
25/11/2023 08:00
Chandrayaan-3 was a grand success. Now, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is focusing on their next project, Chandrayaan-4. This mission aims to bring back soil samples from the Moon. This will mark India as a frontrunner in space exploration.
Gas price hike fuels short-term inflation to 42pc
21/11/2023 08:00
: A massive increase in gas prices drove the annual short-term inflation to above 40 per cent for the first time in over four months, official data showed on Friday.
IMF seeks further power tariff hike
17/11/2023 09:59
Rejects fiscal numbers; govt proposes 40% tax on banks’ windfall profits.
A village school that began in a cowshed is now an academy for Karbi tribe kids in Assam
14/11/2023 08:00
At Parijat Academy, a school in Pamohi village near Guwahati, first generation learners receive free education and learn various skills. Making sanitary pads is a part of the curriculum.
Change In The Air As Drones Aid Smart Farming, Self-Employment In Rajasthan
10/11/2023 08:00
Farmers register around 50% reduction in use of fertilisers and pesticides, while youth use drones for photography or rent them out.
Young Kashmiri Muslim potter prepares thousands of lamps ahead of Diwali
09/11/2023 08:00
In a gesture of communal harmony, a Kashmiri Muslim potter is burning the midnight oil, crafting lamps for Diwali as he is preparing twenty thousand lamps ahead of the festival of lights.
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace raises Rs 225 cr
03/11/2023 09:00
Skyroot plans to utilize the newly acquired capital to drive its next phase of growth.
India is emerging as a new global technology and innovation hub
01/11/2023 11:42
Google’s decision to manufacture its flagship phones in India, following the similar move by another multinational technology firm Apple, gives clear indication that India is emerging as a new global technology and innovation hub. On the same note, India has begun its journey to become the major global semiconductor producer and electronics repair hub. India is using its gargantuan local market, cheap labour, innovative ecosystem and geopolitical equations to its advantage.
Ashadha Purnima Event Highlights Buddhist Heritage of India
13/07/2023 08:00
New Delhi played host to a global delegation for the celebration of Ashadha Purnima, an event organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in conjunction with India’s Ministry of Culture. The commemoration took place at the National Museum, Janpath, on July 3, paying homage to the Buddha’s inaugural sermon given in Sarnath.
How India can leverage its biggest strength
11/07/2023 08:00
It needs to create opportunities for existing labour force and new entrants by improving productivity
India to Gift Vietnam Missile Corvette
24/06/2023 07:00
With China’s aggressive muscle-flexing figuring high on their radar screens, India will now “gift” an indigenously-built missile corvette to Vietnam as well as look to step-up training of Vietnamese personnel in submarine and fighter jet operations, cyber-security and electronic warfare, among other fields.
Assam: Digboi youth shines on global stage with scientist position at Texas laboratory
23/06/2023 05:00
Anirban Chakraborty, a native of Digboi, has emerged as a prominent figure not only in his hometown but also nationwide, as he has been offered a prestigious position as a designated scientist at the Research Laboratory of a renowned university in Texas, United States.
