The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) signed the “Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law” on September 5. Previous AI agreements
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Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Prime Minister Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque during Brunei visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan on 3 September as part of his landmark visit to Brunei. India-Brunei Relations About Brunei
Exercise Varuna 2024
The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft is participating in the 22nd edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy being held in France.
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Secretariat
India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have signed the Charter and an MoU for the establishment of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Secretariat in Colombo to address security and stability challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
New Zealand’s Māori King dies after 18-year on throne
New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died on August 30, 2024 at age 69, days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. Key points
Dhulikhel becomes Nepal’s first ‘healthy city’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok district as Nepal’s first ‘healthy city’ and second healthiest city in Asia. Since 2014, Dhulikhel Municipality has implemented various programmes to achieve the status. Dhulikhel scored 65.48 points on Read More …
India signs repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 assault rifles
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S.. Key points
Ansar forces
A clash between students and Ansar members near the Secretariat in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, left nearly 40 people injured on August 25, 2024.
Frequent mass wasting in Sedongpu Gully a cause for worry in India
A new study has highlighted the high frequency of mass wasting events in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau since 2017 and the rapid warming of the area. What is a mass wasting? About Sedongpu Gully Key concerns (Source: Read More …
Right to disconnect
Australia gave millions of workers the legal “right to disconnect” on August 26, allowing them to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from employers, to the distress of big industry.
US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India
The United States Secretary of State has approved a potential sale of anti-submarine warfare equipment sonobuoys and related gear to India on August 24.
Axis of Resistance
Recently, Iranian’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the country’s new government would seek to “manage tensions” with the United States to help reduce pressure and neutralize crippling sanctions. (Updated on 27th August)
Prime Minister presents BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Government of Ukraine on 23 August 2024.
The first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi undertook a visit to Ukraine on 23 August 2024, at the invitation of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Gumti river
Floods in eight districts of Bangladesh were caused by heavy rainfall and not water release from the dam on the Gumti river in Tripura, India said on 22 August.