India and UK Strengthen Telecom and AI Collaboration with High-Level Engagements and MoU Signing

London/New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster Indo-UK collaboration in next-generation telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and space technology, India’s Secretary (Telecom) visited the United Kingdom to engage with senior officials from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), UK and other key stakeholders in the digital and telecom ecosystem. During the visit, the Secretary…

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India Hosts SWARBICA Executive Body Meeting, Focuses on Digital Archival Preservation

New Delhi: The two-day Executive Body Meeting of the Heads of Archives of the South and West Asian Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (SWARBICA) commenced today at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The event, hosted by the National Archives of India, was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Tourism and…

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India Assumes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation, Strengthens Regional Fisheries Cooperation

Malé, Maldives: Marking a historic milestone in regional fisheries cooperation, India officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Malé, Maldives. The transition took place in the presence of senior representatives from Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh, as part of the…

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NHRC Holds Meeting on Empowering ASHAs, Calls for Better Wages and Working Conditions

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized a core group meeting on women’s rights, focusing on the theme “Empowering Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs): Securing the Right to Work with Dignity.” Held in hybrid mode at NHRC’s headquarters in New Delhi, the meeting was chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, with…

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Arunachal 1978 Anti-Conversion Law: Christian Forum To Meet State Home Minister Tomorrow

Itanagar:  Amidst the ongoing agitation against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 by the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), top leaders of the Forum would meet state’s Home Minister Mama Natung on Friday to discuss their issue, officials said on Thursday. A senior official of the Arunachal Pradesh Home Department…

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FIH Pro League: Indian Women’s Hockey Team Gears Up for Crucial Matches Against Germany

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is determined to turn their fortunes around as they prepare to face Germany in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. With both teams struggling in the early stages of the tournament, these encounters will be crucial in shaping their standings. India began their campaign…

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Champions Trophy: Gill’s Eighth ODI Ton Leads India To Six-Wicket Win Over Bangladesh

Dubai:  Shubman Gill, the newly-crowned top-ranked men’s ODI batter, hit a gritty eighth century in the 50-over format and led India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kick off their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After Mohammed Shami’s 5-53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh for…

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Bhubaneswar Airport Introduces ‘Flybrary’ – India’s First Take-a-Book Library

Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering initiative, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar has introduced ‘Flybrary’—India’s first-ever take-a-book library. This unique concept, developed by the Bakul Foundation in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India, allows passengers to borrow books for free, read them on their journey, and return them later. Unlike airport libraries in cities…

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