India, South Africa agree to deepen cooperation in AI, future technologies

IANS | June 3, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing emerging as key focus areas for the next phase of engagement between the two countries, according to an official statement.

Youth unemployment on the rise in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Bangladesh’s graduate unemployment rate is reported to be three times higher, at 13.5 per cent in 2024, than the overall rate of unemployment. Youth unemployment (age 15-29 years) is about 10 per cent, more than double the overall unemployment rate at under five per cent, according to an article in Dhaka-based The Daily Star.

India, Germany deepen quantum and photonics partnership through Thuringia dialogue

IANS | June 3, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and Germany have advanced a new phase of bilateral cooperation in frontier technologies, with both sides agreeing to deepen collaboration in quantum communications, photonics, secure networking, and commercial space technologies during the visit of Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt to New Delhi.

Physical gold stock remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes: RBI

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:47 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday clarified that its physical stock of gold remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes, dismissing media reports that suggested the central bank had sold part of its gold reserves.

India engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings and bilateral trade talks: Govt

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India remains engaged with the US on the Section 301 proceedings announced by Washington and is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework agreement on bilateral trade as was announced on February 2 this year and in accordance with the joint statement released on February 7, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

India's diversity hiring up 21 pc in May: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India’s diversity hiring grew 21 per cent year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting sustained employer commitment to inclusive workforce strategies, a report said on Wednesday.