Kathmandu, Sep 18 (IANS) Nepal’s Department of Immigration is preparing to introduce a system that will enable foreigners to travel across the Himalayan country without carrying their physical passports.
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The United States sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange and its developer, alleging that the network helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has said AI must remain under human control and called for international norms involving governments and technology companies, with an understanding between the United States and China as an essential starting point.
New Delhi/Thimphu, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Bhutan reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation as well as other regional and international issues of mutual importance during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the Himalayan nation from September 16-18.
Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has said artificial intelligence will gain scale in India only if it delivers practical benefits to ordinary people and businesses, cautioning technology leaders against assuming that American models can simply be replicated.
Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has urged technology leaders to ensure artificial intelligence reaches farmers, businesses and communities across India, saying its promise will depend on how widely people can use it and contribute to its development.
United Nations, Sep 18 (IANS) India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level meeting next week through a video link after the US refused to give him a visa to come to New York.
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) A US delegation secured the release of detained American citizen Adam Castillo during meetings with officials in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, a State Department spokesperson said.
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on eight Cuban entities and three military officials, targeting the island’s nickel industry and military research establishments in an action that also warned foreign businesses of potential sanctions exposure.
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had signed two executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access on federal land and ease restrictions on recreational boating, presenting the measures as victories for outdoor enthusiasts at a White House dinner.
