Category: World

Lucknow: Former Acting Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Chairman of the Organisation for Nuclear Disarmament, World Peace and Environment (ONDWPE), Dr Ammar Rizvi, has welcomed the signing of the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), describing it as a landmark achievement that will significantly strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. In a press statement, Dr Rizvi said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, conveying his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the successful conclusion of the agreement.…

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With less than five years remaining to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, actor and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza continues among a select group of global leaders advancing the United Nations’ sustainability agenda. Mumbai: Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza will continue serving as a United Nations Secretary-General’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate, reaffirming her long-standing commitment to global sustainability as UN Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled a refreshed leadership team to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The announcement comes at a critical juncture, with fewer…

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New Delhi: India’s proposed long-term uranium supply arrangement with Australia is being viewed as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s energy security and supporting its ambitious clean energy transition, amid rapidly rising electricity demand driven by industrialisation, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and electric mobility. Energy experts say the agreement, once fully operational, will provide India with a reliable source of uranium fuel for its expanding civilian nuclear power programme. Australia possesses some of the world’s largest known uranium reserves, making it a strategically important partner as India seeks to…

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New Delhi: Renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran have reignited concerns over regional stability, global energy security and the broader prospects for world peace. Fresh attacks targeting US military installations, followed by retaliatory American airstrikes, have heightened fears that a fragile period of calm could give way to a wider conflict with far-reaching international consequences. The escalating tensions extend well beyond the two nations. The strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil supply passes, remains at the centre of the crisis.…

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Los Angeles:  FIFA has unveiled a record-breaking USD 871 million prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a 65 per cent increase over the USD 529 million distributed during the 2022 tournament in Qatar. The significant rise in prize money reflects the expansion of the competition from 32 to 48 teams, an increase in the number of matches from 64 to 104, and higher commercial revenues generated by the tournament. FIFA said the additional income is being reinvested into the global development of football. Of the total prize…

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New Delhi/Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that he has already issued instructions for a strong response against Iran if he is assassinated, amid reports of fresh intelligence suggesting an alleged Iranian plot targeting him. The remarks have intensified attention on security concerns surrounding the US President and heightened tensions in the region. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he has been a target of Iran for a long time and warned that any attack on him would trigger an unprecedented response. “If something happens…

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tradition of presenting thoughtfully curated gifts to world leaders during overseas visits continues to reinforce India’s rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy. Far beyond diplomatic protocol, the gifts reflect the country’s diverse handicrafts, traditional textiles, indigenous art forms and regional craftsmanship, offering global leaders a glimpse into India’s centuries-old cultural traditions. Odisha’s Ikat Weaving Presented to Indonesian Parliament Speaker During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Modi presented Puan Maharani, Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, with an exquisite silk textile crafted using Odisha’s renowned…

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Lucknow: The Journal of Entrepreneurship (JOE), the flagship peer-reviewed quarterly journal of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, continues to strengthen India’s global presence in entrepreneurship research through its growing international recognition and academic impact. Published by SAGE Publications, the journal has established itself as a respected global platform for high-quality entrepreneurship research and remains indexed in several leading international abstracting and citation databases. Edited by Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General of EDII, the journal is currently indexed in Scopus, the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) of Web…

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Tokyo : Lionsgate has officially launched a worldwide casting search for its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the iconic manga and anime series, Naruto. The studio is currently focusing its search on the three central figures of Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. Auditions for supporting roles and additional characters are expected to follow in later phases. Team 7 Takes Center Stage Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s legendary manga, Naruto follows a spirited young ninja who seeks recognition from his village and aspires to become the Hokage—the community’s…

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New Delhi: India’s reported decision to allow four Chinese-linked power equipment companies with manufacturing operations in the country to participate in select government power sector projects for the next two years has reignited debate over how the country should balance economic priorities with national security concerns. The move comes at a time when India is pursuing ambitious infrastructure goals, including renewable energy expansion, power transmission, smart cities, high-speed rail, and manufacturing growth. These projects require advanced technology, competitive pricing, and timely execution—areas in which several global companies, including Chinese manufacturers,…

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