Biden’s another big step for Ukraine, $4.7 billion loan waived off

Washington, November 21 (IANS). The Biden administration has decided to forgive approximately $4.7 billion of US debt to Ukraine. This is another big step by the US President for Kiev after allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles. President Joe Biden has ordered officials to deliver as much aid as possible to Ukraine before leaving office … Read more

CARICOM leaders expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi

Georgetown, November 21 (IANS). Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the voice of the Global South and putting the concerns of Caribbean countries on the world agenda. At the second India-CARICOM Summit on Wednesday, PM Modi said that as the region and the Global South grapple with new … Read more

India calls Canadian media report on Nijjar murder a ‘defamatory campaign’

New Delhi, November 21 (IANS). India has termed the reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a ‘defamation campaign’. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, it was said that such a campaign will further strain the relations between the two countries and such ‘ridiculous’ … Read more

‘One tree in the name of mother’ campaign in Guyana too, PM Modi planted a tree with President Irfan Ali

Georgetown, November 20 (IANS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Guyana on the third and final leg of his three-nation tour, on Wednesday launched his favorite ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign on the soil of the South American country. Prime Minister Modi and Guyana President Irfan Ali jointly planted trees to expand the … Read more

25th anniversary of the successful launch of Chinese spacecraft Shenzhou-1

Beijing, November 20 (IANS). 25 years ago i.e. on 20 November 1999, China successfully launched its first unmanned spacecraft Shenchou-1 from the Sichuan Satellite Launch Center. So far, China has launched 19 Shenzhou spacecraft, carrying 24 astronauts into space 38 times on 14 spacecraft. China has completed this journey in just a few years, which … Read more

China’s Sustainable Development Blue Book released at Baku Climate Conference

Beijing, November 20 (IANS). The “Sustainable Development Blue Book: Sustainable Development Assessment Report in China (2024)” was released at the theme side event of “China’s Sustainable Development Implementation Towards Carbon Neutrality” held at the China Pavilion of the Baku Climate Conference. The Blue Book, edited by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges and the … Read more

Bangladesh expects to get US$1.1 billion from ADB and World Bank by December

Dhaka, November 20 (IANS). Bangladesh is expected to get a loan of 600 million dollars from ‘Asian Development Bank’ (ADB) and 500 million dollars from ‘World Bank’ by December. Finance Secretary Mohammad Khairuzzaman Mojumdar gave this information. According to Xinhua news agency, Mojumdar said this during a press conference organized at the Finance Ministry on … Read more

Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the Wuchen Summit of the World Internet Conference

Beijing, November 20 (IANS). Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a video congratulatory message to the Wuchen Summit of the ‘World Internet Summit-2024’. On this occasion, Xi Jinping said that now a new phase of technological revolution and industrial transformation is happening rapidly. New technologies like AI are on the rise. This greatly increased … Read more

Smart ride-hailing services transform urban public transportation in China

Beijing, November 20 (IANS). Faster, more innovative and affordable buses equipped with autonomous navigation systems and other technologies provide ride-hailing services to residents in some Chinese cities. For just 2 yuan (about Rs 22), people can instantly call online to reserve a bus and travel within 5 to 10 minutes using a “virtual bus stop”. … Read more

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