December 5, 2024 11:57 AM December 5, 2024 11:57 AM

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US President-elect Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be the agency's chairman. In a social media post, Trump said, Paul is a proven leader for common sense regulations.   Paul Atkins is the CEO and founder of a ri...

December 5, 2024 11:09 AM December 5, 2024 11:09 AM

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Prasar Bharati CEO discusses Maha Kumbh broadcast plans with Akashvani & DD officials

Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi held a meeting with Akashvani Director General Pragya Paliwal, Doordarshan Director General Kanchan Prasad and Doordarshan News Director General Priya Kumar in Prayagraj yesterday. Mr. Dwivedi discussed the issues associated with the Mela Authority and with the broa...

December 5, 2024 10:43 AM December 5, 2024 10:43 AM

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UAE leads global rankings in sustainable development & economic innovation

The UAE has established itself as a global leader in the new economy according to a recent report by the Statistical Centre for the GCC (GCC-Stat) commemorating the nation's 53rd Eid Al Etihad(National Day). The report highlights the UAE's achievements across multiple sectors and its commitment to s...

December 5, 2024 10:32 AM December 5, 2024 10:32 AM

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Indian delegation shares tax innovation at Global ZATCA Summit

Union Minister of State for Finance, M P Chaudhary led a high-level delegation to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Conference 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two-day conference, running December 4-5, focuses on "Shaping Tomorrow for Sustainable Ecosystems."   During the conference...

December 5, 2024 10:28 AM December 5, 2024 10:28 AM

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Arab Development Group pledges $10 billion to combat land degradation by 2030

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) has committed up to $10 billion to fight land degradation, desertification, and drought by 2030. The announcement came during the UN Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16 conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   The initiative will focus on restoring degraded la...

December 5, 2024 8:50 AM December 5, 2024 8:50 AM

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India, Kuwait sign MoU to establish Joint Commission for Cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) at the level of foreign ministers. The MoU was signed during a meeting between the two leaders in New Delhi...

December 5, 2024 8:29 AM December 5, 2024 8:29 AM

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Assam: Consumption of beef banned in public places

Assam government has announced a complete ban on serving and consuming beef in restaurants, hotels, public functions, and other community spaces. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made this announcement yesterday.

December 5, 2024 1:38 PM December 5, 2024 1:38 PM

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Delhi air quality improves to ‘moderate’, AQI at 161

The air quality in the national capital Delhi continues to show improvement with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 161 in the moderate category as of 1 PM this afternoon. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 200 AQI levels. The AQI at Delhi's...