Myanmar's new govt signals closer alignment with China: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:52 PM

Naypyidaw, April 25 (IANS) Appointment of ex-Brigadier General and Myanmar's former Ambassador to Beijing, Tin Maung Swe, as the Foreign Minister of the government led by President Min Aung Hlaing signals a move to deepen ties with China, a report highlighted this week.

When Farah Khan sang for husband Shirish Kunder

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:49 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) In a rare occurrence, filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan sang for her husband Shirish Kunder during their appearance on the popular chat show, "Rendevouz with Simi Garewal".

India could help Taiwan reduce its reliance on China: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Taiwan's huge foreign reserves and expertise in the fields of hardware manufacturing, mine exploration, electronics, food processing and others, could make it a significant partner in India's Make in India, Digital India and Skill India initiatives, a new report has said.

Experts call for secure, resilient and AI-driven digital ecosystem

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Government officials, regulators and industry leaders called for a secure, resilient and AI-driven digital ecosystem, powered by next-generation telecom networks and emerging technologies such as 5G, it was announced on Saturday.