Understanding China's policy of forced labour towards Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 23, 2024 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Over the last ten years, the global community and media have persistently highlighted the extensive atrocities inflicted by China upon its minority groups, particularly the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province. The Uyghurs represent approximately 45 per cent of the region's demographic and have endured various forms of oppression, including mass detainment and indoctrination through what are termed 'vocational education and training centres'.

Pakistan appoints Lt Gen Asim Malik as new ISI chief

IANS | September 23, 2024 9:05 PM

Islamabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Pakistan Army's Lt General Muhammad Asim Malik, who has held top commands in restive Balochistan province and terrorism-hit Waziristan, has been appointed the new chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), it was announced on Monday.

Japanese PM reiterates India's call for expansion of UN Security Council

IANS | September 23, 2024 3:08 PM

New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Reiterating India's longstanding stance on expansion of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in both permanent and non-permanent categories, as well as reform in its working methods, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for "concrete actions" to adapt the international organisation to the contemporary world realities.

PM Modi an incredible student, seeks to democratise AI in India: Nvidia's Jensen Huang

IANS | September 23, 2024 11:06 AM

New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an incredible student who always seeks to not only learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) and chip technologies but also how to democratise them for the larger benefits of society as well as industry, Jensen Huang, Founder, President and CEO of graphics chip giant Nvidia, has said.

PM Modi, Kuwaiti Crown Prince discuss ways to add vigour to bilateral ties

IANS | September 23, 2024 7:04 AM

New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Kuwait historical linkages and people-to-people contacts with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Sunday.