International

This week, 25 countries will compete in the first International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad: a new competition launched by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) as part of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) taking place in Riyadh. The Olympiad sees teams of up to four AI technology and software …

Mr. Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japan, and Mr. Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India held the 2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue in Tokyo on 6th September 2024. The Japanese delegation included the representatives from Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Agency. From …

The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced today, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 22nd September 2024. Exercise YUDH ABHYAS has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA. This edition marks a significant increase in …

Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, addressed the media regarding 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation 2024, today at Rajeev Gandhi Bhawan New Delhi. Addressing the gathering the Aviation Minister said “This conference comes at a pivotal time when India’s aviation industry is experiencing a significant transformation.” He added that …

1. MoU in the field of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Maintenance between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Nuclear Power Cooperation of India Limited (NPCIL) 2. An Agreement for long-term LNG supply between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited 3. MoU between ADNOC …

The previously suspected case of Mpox (monkeypox) has been verified as a travel-related infection. Laboratory testing has confirmed the presence of Mpox virus of the West African clade 2 in the patient. This case is an isolated case, similar to the earlier 30 cases reported in India from July 2022 …

The second and final Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under Russian Presidency was held in Sochi, Russia. The Indian delegation led by Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment participated in the deliberations of draft Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting declaration which will be adopted during Labour …

As the 47th edition of the biannual WorldSkills 2024 gets underway, the 60-member young contingent of WorldSkills India Team landed in Lyon, France, today all charged up and ready to compete in the largest international skilling competition. At WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon today, Saturday, September 7, meticulous competition preparation took place, …

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is an important initiative that can add to India’s maritime security and faster movement of goods between Europe and Asia. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri PiyushGoyal at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Mediterranean Business Conclave 2024 today in …

In an effort to reach out to the global travel industry and stakeholders and increase inbound tourists to the country, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated in the PATA Travel Mart, held at Bangkok from 27th to 29th August 2024. The Incredible India Pavilion was inaugurated by H.E. Nagesh …