Kingston, Dec 11 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- marking the global recognition of one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals.
Ottawa, Dec 11 (IANS) Several prominent international experts voiced serious concerns over the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, citing a rise in abuses and the use of "false and fabricated cases" to pursue political vendetta.
United Nations, Dec 11 (IANS) India has assailed Pakistan's "trade and transit terrorism" against the people of Afghanistan by closing access for the landlocked country that is trying to rebuild itself after years of travails.
Nairobi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh joined the celebrations at the historic Sri Ram Temple in Kenya to mark Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Colombo, Dec 11 (IANS) The Indian Army has expanded its humanitarian operations in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, fast-tracking the restoration of damaged bridges, restoring connectivity, and strengthening on-ground medical support as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Two of the most influential Indian American lawmakers in the United States Congress -- Rep. Ami Bera and Rep. Pramila Jayapal -- delivered some of the sharpest and most substantive interventions during the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership, pressing for a steadier, more values-driven and innovation-centred vision for the relationship.
Ottawa, Dec 11 (IANS) In a bid to boost India-Canada parliamentary ties, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik met Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons, Francis Scarpaleggia and discussed shared democratic values along with avenues for future cooperation between the two countries.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The United States and India are intensifying cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence-sharing, senior experts told lawmakers.
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has cut the interest rate by 0.25 per cent, bringing it to the 3.5 to 3.75 per cent range, as it tried to balance inflation risk with a labour market showing signs of cooling.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian American Arvind Krishna, IBM Chairman and CEO, has called on the Trump Administration to loosen restrictions on exporting advanced American artificial intelligence systems to friendly countries, warning that rivals could otherwise gain access to capabilities that trusted partners cannot.
