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February 11, 2025 10:10 PM

Kathmandu Metropolitan City installs Pelican crossings at 36 locations

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has installed 'on-demand pedestrian crossings' at 36 locations to prioritise pedestrian safety. The system is currently operational at 13, with the first installation being at BabarMahal, targeting important locations such as Thamel, Pradarshani Marg, Babbazaar, Tahac...

February 11, 2025 9:18 PM

PM Modi terms AI as defining force writing code for humanity in this century

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for global cooperation to ensure AI benefits all of humanity. Co-chairing the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, he highlighted AI’s transformative power while cautioning against inherent biases in A...

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

PM Modi Meets Estonia’s President Alar Karis, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Estonia's President Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris today. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. The External Affairs Ministry said both leaders discussed various facets of India-Estonia relations, including economic, I...

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls for Democratizing AI to Bridge Global Divides

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the UN Chief emphasised that AI must bridge the gap between de...

February 11, 2025 7:12 PM

Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Global Corruption Index

Bangladesh has slipped two positions in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, ranking 151st out of 180 countries.   Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman revealed the findings on Tuesday at a press conferen...

February 11, 2025 6:55 PM

Indian Students Win Bronze at Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 in Dubai

Three Indian computer science students from New Delhi won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. The accolade recognises innovative technological solutions advancing mobile government services and societal progress. The award, along wi...

February 11, 2025 6:54 PM

Flash Floods in Philippines’ Palawan Claim 5 Lives, Thousands Evacuated

In the Philippines, the death toll due to flash floods caused by unrelenting rain in Palawan province has climbed to five. Local authorities said rescuers found two remaining bodies after floodwaters swept away a van carrying 12 people on Sunday night.   The bodies of three other people were foun...

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