Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline: Afghanistan is set to begin work on the long-awaited Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline, a landmark USD 10 billion project that promises to enhance regional energy connectivity and drive economic development.
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2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference
2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference: Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, inaugurated the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 11th September. Along with him, the Union Minister for State also attended the event.
India and UAE Sign Landmark Civil Nuclear Energy Agreement
India and UAE Sign Landmark Civil Nuclear Energy Agreement: India and the UAE have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for civil nuclear cooperation during Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi.
World Trade Centre to Anchor Ambitious AI City Near Hyderabad
World Trade Centre to Anchor Ambitious AI City Near Hyderabad: The government of Telangana has taken a significant step towards establishing itself as a global AI hub by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Centres’ Association for the creation of a World Trade Centre (WTC) within the proposed AI City near […]
First Legally Binding AI treaty : Council Of Europe
First Legally Binding AI treaty : Council Of Europe The first legally binding AI treaty, signed by the US, EU, and UK, prioritizes human rights and democracy, adopting a risk-based approach to AI regulation across public and private sectors. The Framework Convention on AI by the Council of Europe aims to mitigate AI threats to […]
India’s Ambassador to Croatia
India’s Ambassador to Croatia: Arun Goel has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Croatia, succeeding Raj Kumar Srivastava. The Ministry of External Affairs announced his new role on September 7, 2024. Goel, a retired 1985-batch IAS officer from the Punjab cadre, previously served as the Election Commissioner of India from November 21, 2022, to […]
Russian Missile Strike
Russian Missile Strike: At least 51 people have been killed and 271 others injured in a Russian missile strike on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine. Poltava is a city in east-central Ukraine. It is located 300 kilometres (189 miles) east of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It lies along the Vorskla River. Archaeological […]
5th UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack
5th UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack: The 5th Observance of the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack is set to take place on September 9, 2024, in Doha, Qatar. This crucial event will be held at the QNCC Auditorium 3, featuring a High-Level Panel led by Her Highness Sheikha Moza […]
5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue Held in New Delhi
5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue Held in New Delhi: The 5th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and the Maldives was held in New Delhi on September 6, 2024. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane, while the Maldivian delegation was headed by General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, Maldives National […]
Forum On China-Africa Cooperation
Forum On China-Africa Cooperation: China is hosting the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, a diplomatic event aimed at strengthening ties with African nations. Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was established in 2000 to formalise the strategic partnership between China and African nations. A summit is conducted every three years, with the host alternating between […]
