Intel India, IndiaAI Mission collaborate to bolster AI capabilities and skilling
NEW DELHI Intel India and the government’s IndiaAI mission have joined hands to launch an initiative focused on bolstering AI capabilities and skills nationwide. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to empower young individuals, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders, enabling them to leverage AI’s potential for societal advancement and […]
BJP’s Ravinder Raina slams Congress MP over surgical strikes, calls it ‘betrayal of the nation’
Poonch : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravinder Raina on Saturday accused the Congress party of betraying the nation after Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi casted doubts on the 2019 surgical strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in response to the Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives […]
Saudi Arabia showcases cultural transformation at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi:: Saudi Arabia is taking part in the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), from April 26 to May 5 under the theme: ‘Knowledge Illuminates Our Community’. The Kingdom’s participation underscores its commitment to strengthening its cultural and intellectual presence on […]
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists voices alarm over deteriorating press freedom
Islamabad : As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has raised serious concerns over the increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in the country. According to a report by Dawn, in a joint statement, PFUJ Acting President Khalid Khokhar and Secretary General Arshad Ansari criticised the federal […]
Pakistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee announces public seminar in Turbat against enforced disappearances
Turbat: The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced a major public seminar to protest the ongoing enforced disappearances and state violence in Balochistan. The gathering is scheduled to take place on Sunday at 4:30 PM at Shaheed Fida Chowk, Turbat. Citizens from Turbat, Dasht, Gwadar, and surrounding areas have been urged to participate in large […]
Trump posts image of himself as Pope after joking it would be his “number one choice”
Washington: After joking that it would be his “number one choice” to lead the Catholic Church, US President Donald Trump took the moment further by sharing an AI image of himself dressed as the Pope. The photo, which shows Trump in full papal attire, was posted on his social media platforms, including Instagram and Truth […]
Bangladesh celebrates World Press Freedom Day amid challenges
Dhaka: Bangladesh is celebrating World Press Freedom Day as the media face serious challenges. Political changes have shaken the media landscape in Bangladesh. More than two dozen outlets changed leadership positions following the July uprising last year. Some journalists are facing murder charges. The authorities concerned are also investigating their bank accounts. The government has […]
Pakistan preparing to test fire surface to surface ballistic missiles, say sources
New Delhi: Pakistan’s proposed testing of surface-to-surface ballistic missiles this week has escalated tensions with India and is being perceived in New Delhi as a “reckless act of provocation”. Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, hostilities between India and Pakistan have ramped up considerably with almost daily incidents of […]
Taiwan detects 7 sorties of Chinese aircraft near its territory
Taipei : Taiwan detected seven sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and one ship operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Saturday. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND), all seven sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern […]
Arab Parliament, AL condemn Israeli airstrikes near Syria’s Presidential Palace
Cairo : The Arab League (AL) and Arabic Parliament have condemned the airstrikes carried out by Israel on vicinity of the Presidential Palace in Damascus. In statements issued this evening, the Arab Parliament and the General Secretariat of the Arab League called on the international community and the United Nations to confront these repeated violations […]
