GLOBAL CHALLENGES

​​A day after participating in the annual Rath Yatra, Murmu spent some time on the beach in this holy city and later, penned her thoughts about the experience of being in close commune with nature, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal challenge CRTC rules requiring 5% revenue be contributed to local news, Indigenous, and French content. The Motion Picture Association-Canada seeks federal court judicial review, questioning legal basis. ...

People in India exposed to extreme levels of humid heat during monsoons increased by at least 67 crore over the period 1951-2020, a research has found. Researchers investigated trends in hot and humid conditions or 'moist heat extremes', commonly se...

Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International, emphasized that integrating the African continent into the G20 and other global governance systems should be a collaborative effort involving both the African Union Commission and other stak...

India is a top-five volume growth priority market for the Atlanta, US-based company. Coke still trails Thums Up cola and Sprite in India - both brands have crossed a billion dollars in annual sales in the local market.

The rapid advancement of computing over the past 70 years, driven by increases in computing power, has revolutionized various sectors such as banking, communication, healthcare, product design, and warfare. Semiconductor chip technology plays a cruc...

India has urged for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council as the United Nations approaches its 80th anniversary next year, emphasizing the need to expand both its permanent and non-permanent categories to manage current global conflicts more eff...

As the G20 finance ministers' meeting approaches, a new survey shows overwhelming public support for a wealth tax on the super-rich. Conducted by the Earth4All initiative and Global Commons Alliance, the survey reveals that 74 per cent of Indians su...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the global significance of yoga on International Yoga Day in Srinagar, emphasizing its potential to boost the economy of Jammu and Kashmir through increased tourism. He described yoga as a science and a tool ...

Kazakhstan's First Deputy Foreign Minister highlighted the crucial role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges ahead of the SCO Summit, emphasizing President Tokayev's focus on sustainable development and alignment with the SDGs and 2...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy's Apulia to attend the G7 Outreach Summit, where he was welcomed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During the summit, PM Modi met with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Minister Rishi Su...

After landing in Italy's Apulia to participate in the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders.

Studying abroad has long been a cherished aspiration for many Indian students, offering opportunities for global careers and expanded knowledge. Despite the challenges posed by stricter immigration policies and increased scrutiny, the desire for int...

Rooting for multipolarity and the role of India, the minister said, "The transformation of India is critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia itself, a prerequisite for a multipolar world. India's growing weight will ensure that the overall ba...

"Everyone has multiple responsibilities and is stretched thin. Increasing staff strength of BBMP is crucial - our ratio of municipal workers is far below that of a city like Mumbai, for example," Prakash, who is also the state's statartup vision gro...

Moody's Ratings credit officer highlights India's need for structural reforms to enhance fiscal metrics despite global bond index inclusion. JPMorgan, Bloomberg, and FTSE Russell to include India in indexes, projecting substantial inflows into the d...

The cumulative exports of textiles and apparel from India during April 2023-March 2024 registered a de-growth of 3.24 per cent at USD 34.4 billion, as compared to USD 35.5 billion in April 2022-March 2023.

IMF expresses doubts on Pakistan's debt repayment capacity, citing risks from policy delays, high debt, and low reserves. Washington-based team in Islamabad for bailout talks. Geo News reports lender's concerns.

China's new envoy Xu Feihong aims to resolve Ladakh standoff with India through dialogue, respecting concerns. Cooperation crucial for global stability, reflecting Xi Jinping's and Narendra Modi's emphasis on broader Sino-Indian ties beyond boundary...