Sequoia’s India arm says it is now free to make U.S. deals

Split with American parent eliminates potential conflicts in hot sectors like AI

Canadian immigration minister says ‘no deportation’ of international students

In what can be called a relief for Indian students facing deportation from Canada, the country’s immigration, refugees and citizenship (IRCC) minister, Sean Fraser, has said that international students who are not found to be involved in immigration-related fraud will not face deportation.

India supplied ’Made in India’ Covid vaccines to 42 African countries: EAM

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ’’One Earth One Health’’ and belief ’’Vasudaiva Kutumbakam,’’ India supplied ’Made in India’ Covid vaccines to 42 countries of the Africa continent, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

Developing Sri Lanka easier with enhanced ties with rapidly growing India

Increasing and strengthening relationships with India, Sri Lanka’s closest neighbour and the main partner in helping deal with the economic crisis, which is rapidly growing at a rate of 7.2% would be beneficial to Sri Lanka on several levels especially in terms of developing the country faster.

PM Modi’s visit marks important point in India-US relationship: Senators

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to the US marks an important point in the bilateral relationship and is a key symbol of the two nations growing closer together, according to top American senators.

Pakistan eyes China debt help in post-budget fog: 5 things to know

Staring at the rising risk of a sovereign default, Pakistan unveiled a 14.5 trillion rupee ($50 billion) budget late last week, much of it to be funded by borrowing.

UNGA adopts by consensus resolution introduced by India to establish memorial wall to honour fallen peacekeepers

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted by consensus a draft resolution piloted by India to establish a memorial wall in the UN headquarters here to honour fallen peacekeepers.

India’s Modi seeks African Union’s full membership in G20

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the leaders of the G20 nations proposing the African Union be given full, permanent membership of the diplomatic group at its upcoming summit in India, an official source said.

Australian Parliament rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct

Australia has been rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct against an opposition senator.

PM Modi to visit USA, Egypt from June 20-25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to USA and Egypt from June 20-25, 2023.

Military Rule in Pakistan: Stripping People of their Rights

In order to achieve progress and development in any nation, it is essential to have protocols and discipline among state-run agencies.

China’s power play endangers Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and security

Sri Lanka has long been seen as a strategically important country due to its geographical location in the Indian Ocean. Over the years, China has been aggressively increasing its presence and influence in Sri Lanka, particularly in the energy sector. While Chinese investments may seem lucrative and beneficial to Sri Lanka’s economic development at first glance, there are growing

Marriages in China slump to historic low

Marriages in China dropped in 2022 to their lowest since records began, local news outlet Yicai reported on Sunday,

India, Argentina discuss cooperation in Tejas Combat Aircrafts

Indian Ambassador to Argentina, Dinesh Bhatia, Chief of Argentine Air Force, Brigadier General Xavier Isaac on Tuesday discussed cooperation in Tejas Combat Aircrafts and a variety of helicopter options manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Work begins for ONGC-funded Yatri Niwas in Jammu; 4-5 more facilities to come up

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday performed “puja” for the commencement of construction work for Yatri Niwas and National Disaster Mitigation Centre in Jammu.

’Dead’ woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral

Mourners at the funeral of an elderly Ecuadorian woman were startled to discover she was still alive. Bella Montoya, 76, was declared dead last week following a suspected stroke.

India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion

At the onset of increasing Chinese influence in Sri Lanka, India took the initiative to organize the inaugural India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar and Exhibition on June 7, 2023, in Colombo.

China’s local governments finding it difficult to service debt as fiscal position tightens: Report

China’s local governments are finding it difficult to service debt raised via municipal and Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs) bonds,

Twitter chief to hire a VP of Witchcraft

Twitter boss Elon Musk is looking to hire a Vice President of Witchcraft.

Ten people killed and 25 injured after wedding bus crashes in Australia

At least 10 people have died and 25 others are in hospital after a bus crash in Australia’s wine region.

G20 SAI Summit opens in Goa tomorrow

The three-day Supreme Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20) Summit will begin in Goa from June 12. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Girish Chandra Murmu will deliver the inaugural address.

US confirms China has a spy base in Cuba

Washington: China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official.

Buddhism: India’s greatest gift to Sri Lanka 2300 years ago during the Poson

Tiger shark kills Russian swimmer in front of his father

A Russian swimmer was eaten by a tiger shark in the Red Sea in an attack that his father, who was watching on helplessly, described as looking like a “meat grinder”.

China’s standoffish position raises concerns over SL’s economic recovery

China’s decision not to actively engage in the debt restructuring plans of Sri Lanka or to invest in potential income-generating projects has raised serious concerns about whether it may complicate the rescue of Sri Lanka’s economy just like it happened in Zambia.

Trump kept classified documents in ballroom, bathroom and shower

Former President Donald Trump unlawfully kept hundreds of classified government documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate bathroom and shower, US prosecutors said.

Srinagar to become smart city by June 2024

Srinagar city will become a smart city by June 2024. A total 125 projects worth Rs 930 crore has been sanctioned under the Smart City Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Google, Bain & Temasek say India will become a $1 trillion internet economy by 2030

Tripura farmers’ sells ‘Miyazaki’ mango at Rs 1500 per kg

A cluster of farmers hailing from Tripura’s Pancharatan, Narikel Kunja and Tai Chakma ADC villages under Gandacherra sub-division of Dhalai district are cultivating world’s expensive mango ‘Miyazaki’ along commonly available ‘Amrapalli’, ‘Himsagar’, ‘Haribhanga’, ‘Vermis’, Chinese, etc.

Unlocking the Potential: Major hurdles to China’s ambition to make RMB a global currency

The internationalization of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) is a long-standing project undertaken by the Chinese government to enhance its global standing and reduce dependence on the US dollar. Since the introduction of the RMB as a reserve currency in 2015, its internationalization has accelerated, attracting more investors and trade partners.