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.

China lobbies press club against Tibetan appearance

The Chinese government has been accused of undermining free speech in Australia by seeking to block the head of Tibet’s government-in-exile from making a scheduled appearance at the National Press Club this month.

Pakistanis–rejected by IMF, dejected by leadership

A highly appreciative skill of the Pakistani administration is their extensive theatricals which can deceive the most intelligent of men. Lengthy speeches in the parliament are converted into minutes packed with wise counsel.

Rate of ransomware attacks decline slightly across APJ in 2022

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual “State of Ransomware 2023” report, which found that the rate of ransomware attacks declined slightly in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) in 2022

PM Narendra Modi to be first Indian PM to address US Congress twice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit the US on June 22 following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will only be the second head of the government after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to address the Joint Session of US Congress.

Will China back out of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring?

First Cruise Vessel ’’MV Empress’’ Between Chennai, Sri Lanka Flagged Off

The occasion also marked the inauguration of an international cruise tourism terminal, set up at a cost of ₹ 17.21 crore at the Chennai Port.

Odisha train tragedy: World leaders extend support to India, condole loss of lives

World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emanuel Macron, expressed their condolences to the families and the Government of India on Saturday over one of the country’s worst train accidents that killed at least 288 people.