India to host 3-day global technology summit

New Delhi: India will host a three-day global summit from Monday with a focus on data protection, export controls and technology and its impact on geopolitics. The summit will also deliberate on new and emerging technologies, digital public infrastructure and cross-cutting policy issues related to innovation and national security. The theme of the Global Technology […]

Pensioners generate 1.15 crore digital life certificates: Centre

New Delhi: As many as 1.15 crore digital life certificates were generated by pensioners across the country during the recently concluded special campaign, an official statement issued on Friday said. Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh complimented the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare for the successful conclusion of […]

Marsh defends act of resting feet on WC trophy, says will do it again

Melbourne: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who faced criticism from Indian fans for resting his feet on the World Cup trophy, on Friday insisted that the gesture was not disrespectful and he won’t mind repeating the controversial act. Soon after Australia defeated hosts India by six wickets in the final to claim their record-extending sixth ODI […]

Rising ambitions on climate action must see matching progress on climate finance: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for ensuring requisite climate financing and technological transfer to developing countries, asserting that it must be recognised that they have not contributed in creating the climate problem but are still willing to be a part of the solution. In Dubai to attend the COP28 meeting, Modi told […]

India, China agree to hold next round of military talks at the earliest

New Delhi’ ;India and China on Thursday held “constructive” diplomatic talks on proposals to resolve the remaining issues and achieve complete disengagement in eastern Ladakh, but there was no clear indications of any major breakthrough. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides decided to hold the next round of senior commanders’ meeting at […]

Protests over social media post: NIT declares winter vacation 10 days ahead of schedule

Srinagar: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar closed for winter vacation on Thursday — 10 days ahead of schedule — as a precautionary measure, a day after protests against a student’s social media post spread to other institutes. The Islamia College of Science and Commerce suspended all classwork and internal examinations scheduled for the […]

Militant killed in Pulwama

Militant killed in Pulwama

Srinagar: One militant has been killed in an encounter broke with security forces in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here. The gunfight started at New Colony in the Arihal area of the district after security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in the orchards there, the officials said. Quoting a senior police […]