International

January 7, 2025 12:26 PM

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Record Delegation from Oman to Attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha

The largest Indian diaspora delegation from Oman, comprising over 300 members, is set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention taking place in Odisha from January 8-10, 2025. The delegation represents a diverse cross-section of the Indian community in Oman, including business le...

January 7, 2025 11:28 AM

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AI Adoption Surges in UAE as New White Paper Reveals Tech Integration Trends

A newly released white paper exploring artificial intelligence adoption in the Middle East reveals that nearly half of UAE companies (44.74%) are now utilizing advanced language models in their operations. The report provides detailed insights into how businesses in the region are leveraging AI tech...

January 7, 2025 10:51 AM

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4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Dhaka, Bangladesh

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was felt in Dhaka and different parts of Bangladesh at 07:05 am local time today, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).   No reports of loss of property or life have been reported from anywhere in Bangladesh till now.

January 7, 2025 8:14 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hits Nepal; Tremors also felt in Bihar, West Bengal

An Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Nepal early this morning. As per USGS Earthquakes, its epicentre was 93 km northeast of Lobuche at 6.35 am. Our Kathmandu correspondent says tremors were felt in the entire Kathmandu Valley. Social media reports said residents woke up from their sleep as the tremor...

January 7, 2025 6:39 AM

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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to travel to London for advanced medical treatment

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia will travel to London for advanced medical treatment. BNP's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul formally announced it on Sunday night. He added that she will travel by an air ambulance provided by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...

January 6, 2025 10:02 PM

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Bangladesh: GDP growth slows to 1.81% in first quarter of current Financial Year

Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth declined significantly to 1.81 per cent in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, compared to 6.04 per cent during the same period last year. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) data, this is the slowest expa...

January 6, 2025 10:00 PM

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as leader of ruling Liberal Party

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He said he will remain Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen. Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and Prime Minister for nine years was facing a rebellion from his own part...

January 6, 2025 9:30 PM

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NICDC Launches UAE Roadshow to Boost Industrial Investments

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) has commenced a three-day roadshow in the UAE, running from January 6 to 8, 2024. The initiative aims to strengthen industrial partnerships and explore successful infrastructure models to further India’s industrial development.        ...

January 6, 2025 8:46 PM

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Sri Lanka: Five-day-long Indian Film Festival commences in Colombo

A five-day-long Indian Film Festival commenced in Sri Lanka at Colombo with the screening of the Bollywood hit ‘83’. Organized by the High Commission of India in Colombo and its regional posts, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the festival will run across Sri Lanka until ...

January 6, 2025 8:40 PM

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Bangladesh: ICT issues arrest warrant against Hasina, 10 others

In Bangladesh, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today issued arrest warrants against 11 people including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her former defence adviser Maj Gen (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique and former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. The warrant is in connecti...