MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that Russia is significantly ramping up drone production, aiming to nearly 1.4 million units this year. This increase represents a tenfold boost in output as part of efforts to secure victory in Ukraine. “In total, about 140,000 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types were delivered to the armed […]
NEW DELHI: As a part of its plan to digitise border and country’s immigration system, the United Kingdom (UK) government has asked immigrants across the country to use eVisa rather than physical documents. In an effort to fully digitise the UK border and immigration system, immigrants currently using a physical biometric residence permit (BRP), a […]
NEW DELHI: A group of influential countries has urged the G20 nations to increase the overall pool of financing for climate action and urgently shift away from investments in fossil fuels. In a letter to the G20 bloc, the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) said all countries must work together to mobilise as much funding as […]
WASHINGTON: After former US President Donald Trump announced that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his New York visit, Trump’s close aide Al Mason called them “strong leaders” who respect each other. He said that the meeting between Trump and PM Modi next week in New York will further cement the bond between […]
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 20 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Wednesday to 6 am (local time) on Thursday. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND), 15 of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) aircraft crossed the […]
HYDERABAD: Woxsen University in Hyderabad, Telangana, has clinched the 6th position in the Bloomberg Best B-School 2024 Rankings for the Asia Pacific region, establishing itself as the 3rd highest-ranked institution in India, after IIM-Bangalore and the Indian School of Business. The university’s remarkable ranking is attributed to its focus on four key pillars: Learning, Networking, […]
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has granted magisterial powers to the Army for two months to improve law and order in the violence-hit country and prevent “subversive acts”. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on the government’s decision on Tuesday, saying it will be applicable with immediate effect. The powers will be given to […]
WASHINGTON: Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an “abuser” on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a “fantastic man”. PM Modi will be visiting the US from […]
BRUSSELS: Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union’s head office said Wednesday. “Make no mistake. This tragedy is not an anomaly. This is fast becoming the norm for our shared […]
NEW DELHI: Scientists across the world have long been baffled over the technologies that might have been used in the construction of the iconic pyramids. A new study suggests that ancient Egyptians may have employed an innovative hydraulic lift system to construct the Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt’s oldest pyramid. The research, led by Xavier Landreau […]