Kathmandu, March 5 (IANS) Parliamentary polls began in Nepal at 7 a.m. on Thursday for the House of Representatives, with voters queuing at polling centres across the country to cast their ballots.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Indian economist Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian has received the University of Chicago’s Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the honour in the award’s 85-year history.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said the United States had taken a clear lead over China in artificial intelligence while accusing Beijing of dominating the global wind turbine market and dumping the equipment in Europe.
Tel Aviv, March 5 (IANS) Iran launched another wave of missiles toward Israel on Thursday, according to the Israeli military and Iranian state media, setting off air raid sirens in multiple locations, including Tel Aviv.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with foreign ministers from Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia as Washington stepped up diplomatic consultations on Iran and the wider Middle East, the State Department said.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will visit the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday (local time) to receive operational updates on the ongoing military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) The United States has begun charter flights to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East, as Washington ramps up efforts to help thousands return home amid rising tensions in the region.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has unveiled a new initiative aimed at powering the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in the United States while preventing electricity costs from rising for households, bringing together some of the world’s largest technology companies in what the White House called a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge.”
United Nations, March 5 (IANS) A UN official working for women's empowerment has highlighted India's programme, which has brought banking services to over 290 million women, as a global model for a "transformative pathway for women and girls".
Wednesday, March 5 (IANS) The United States may deploy naval escorts for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, the White House have said, as the conflict with Iran raises concerns about global energy supplies and shipping security in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.
