Category: World News

Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany calls on the President

FEB 25, 2023 The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr Olaf Scholz called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 25, 2023). Welcoming Chancellor Scholz on his first visit to India as German Chancellor, the President said that India and […]

A consensus has emerged among the G-20 member countries

Inaugural session of G20 Cultural Working Group focused on discussions on four priorities of Indian Presidency which promote Culture as an enabler for global sustainability FEB 24, 2023 The third and fourth working group session of the 1st Cultural Working Group Meeting was organized today at  Maharaja Chhatrasal […]

Bird flu situation ‘worrying’; WHO working with Cambodia

LONDON, Feb 24 – The World Health Organization is working with Cambodian authorities after two confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu were found among one family in the country. Describing the situation as “worrying” due to the recent rise in cases in birds and mammals, Dr Sylvie […]

China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks

BEIJING — China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, in a vaguely worded proposal released Friday that analysts said was unlikely to deliver results. Beijing claims to have a neutral stance in the war that began one year ago, but has also said it […]

Auckland and Mumbai to collaborate on cancer care

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, sign a MOU to engage in long-term cooperation in cancer care and explore ways to enhance cancer care using digital health Mumbai : 22 February 2023 Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), […]

Virtual Launch of UPI-PayNow Linkage between India and Singapore

UPI PayNow Linkage will make Cross Border Remittances Easy, Cost-Effective and Real Time Governor, RBI and MD, MAS make the first cross-border transaction between India and Singapore FEB 21, 2023 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong participated in the virtual […]

Prime Ministers of India and Singapore to witness the launch of Real-time Payment Systems Linkage between the two countries on 21st February

Cross-border connectivity to be launched between UPI of India and PayNow of Singapore Linkage of these two payment systems to enable faster and cost-efficient transfer of money Will help the Indian diaspora in Singapore in transfer of money from Singapore to India and vice-versa FEB 20, 2023 Prime […]

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

ISTANBUL — As the search and rescue effort for buried survivors of the Feb. 6 earthquake started to wind down in Turkey, demolition teams have moved in to clear the mounds of rubble left by the worst disaster in modern Turkish history. Here’s a look at the key […]

1st G20 Finance Ministers Meetings from 22nd-25th February 2023 in Bengaluru

FEB 19, 2023 The First G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency is scheduled during 24th-25th February, 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Dr Shaktikanta Das will jointly chair this meeting. […]

Earthquake death toll passes 46,000; desperation for signs of life

ANTAKYA/KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey, Feb 18 – More than 46,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria and the toll is expected to soar, with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey destroyed and many still missing as rescuers listen for signs of life under the rubble. […]

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