International

November 1, 2023 10:21 AM

Indonesia’s ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions & boost renewable energy

Indonesia, a nation facing the challenges of rapid industrial growth and energy demands, has unveiled an ambitious plan to curtail its carbon emissions in the on-grid power sector and significantly increase the share of renewable energy generation by 2030. This strategic initiative is part of the Ju...

November 1, 2023 10:14 AM

Bolivia severs ties with Israel, others recall envoys over Gaza

Bolivia said on Tuesday (November 1) it had broken diplomatic ties with Israel because of its attacks on the Gaza Strip, while neighbors Colombia and Chile recalled their ambassadors to the Middle Eastern country for consultations. The three South American nations lambasted Israel's attacks ...

November 1, 2023 9:33 AM

PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Hasina to jointly unveil 3 projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina are set to jointly inaugurate 3 Indian-assisted development projects today at around 11 a.m. via video conferencing.  The three projects are the Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link; Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line; and Un...

November 1, 2023 9:32 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on diplomatic mission to Sri Lanka

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be visiting Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit starting Wednesday. The visit will feature a series of crucial engagements and diplomatic exchanges. Sitharaman will be attending ‘NAAM 200‘, the commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary of the arri...

November 1, 2023 9:02 AM

Diaspora Week, ‘Pravasi Parichay,’ Commences in Riyadh

The inaugural day of the much-anticipated "Pravasi Parichay" or Diaspora Week unfolded with fervor in Riyadh, as the Indian expatriate community came together to celebrate National Unity Day. The festivities included a mesmerizing Ghazal Night featuring the renowned Singer and Poet, Johnny Foster, ...

October 25, 2024 3:52 PM

Santiniketan, India’s cultural gem, enters UNESCO World Heritage List

Santiniketan, often referred to as the “Abode of Peace,” in a momentous occasion has joined the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On September 17, UNESCO announced the decision on social media platform X. Founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore in 1901, Santinketan, is l...

October 25, 2024 4:00 PM

ASI survey resumes in Gyanvapi, heavy security deployed at the site

On Tuesday, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began its scientific assessment of the Gyanvapi complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the fifth day in a row to ascertain if the 17th-century mosque was built atop a pre-existing Hindu temple construction. As the ASI team continued the insp...