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India to get its own shoe sizing system soon, set to replace UK/EU/US sizes

A recent survey conducted across India has proposed a revolutionary new shoe sizing system, tailored specifically for the Indian population. Named ‘Bha’, short for Bharat, this system aims to replace

TikTok faces ban in US: Which countries have banned the app and why?

National security, data privacy and 'protecting youth from being misled' are among reasons cited

USTR retains India in IP watchlist, says patents of particular concern

Six other countries such as China, Russia, Indonesia, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela continue to remain in the list

India's trajectory exemplifies that DPI facilitates equal chances: UNGA

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has said India's trajectory exemplifies that Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress and facilitates equal opportunities if accessed in an inclusive way. "Just as physical infrastructure is essential for economic growth, digital public infrastructure has emerged as a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress. If accessed in an inclusive way, it facilitates equal opportunities in every aspect of our lives. The trajectory of India exemplifies this," Francis, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly said. Francis was addressing the first conference at the United Nations on 'Citizen Stack: Digital Public Infrastructure, Transformative Technology for Citizens' organised here Thursday by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN together with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Assimilating India's first principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbaka

India slams US human rights report, says 'reflects poor understanding'

The '2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India', released by the US State Department, highlighted an ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur

India ranks 4th in global military spending at $83.6 bn in 2023: Report

India has maintained its position as the fourth-highest spender for two consecutive years

Home away from home: In a first, Hindi finds a space on Kuwait Radio

Indian Embassy announces first-ever Hindi radio broadcast in Kuwait, to be aired every Sunday on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3

Lok Sabha polls Phase 1: 81% of applicants use postal ballots to cast vote

The Election Commission of India has extended its "vote-from-home" facility using postal ballots to persons with disabilities (PwD) and senior citizens aged 85 and above

What part of Insta influencers' followers are fake? Answer will shock you

An analysis by influencer marketing platform KlugKlug revealed some shocking findings. Here are the details

India delivers BrahMos missiles to Philippines

India has delivered the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022.

Remembering India's first general election: Challenges, triumphs, and more

A mere few years after gaining independence, India undertook its first general election, conducted between October 1951 and February 1952

Musk's India visit sparks expectations for Tesla investment and expansion

Reports suggest that Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion along with Tesla Inc's long-awaited entry into India

Not quite in orbit: Elon Musk's Starlink faces delays in India

Elon Musk is scheduled to visit India next week. However, his company Starlink's plans to launch services here might face a delay of over three months. But why the holdup? Watch the video to know.

India 'considering deal' with Nvidia to get GPUs for national AI mission

Powerful chips will be provided to local startups, researchers, academic institutions other users at a subsidised rate: Report

Observing world's biggest election with admiration: German envoy on polls

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Monday said his country is observing with admiration the world's biggest election that is starting in India on April 19, and that no matter who wins it, "more of India" will be seen on the international stage. Addressing a gathering at an event hosted by a leading private university here, he also said the Indian Presidency of the G20 "gave us a little taste of that". In his speech, he cited the Iran-Israel conflict, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and many other ongoing or unresolved conflicts around the world. "In the midst of this very, very difficult situation, I can't remember the world being in such a difficult times than now. We see from Europe, from European Union's perspective, clearly how much India is rising. We observe with admiration the world's biggest election that is starting on Friday. This is quite an exercise, this is a festival of democracy," Ackermann said. The envoy said "no matter what happens in these elections, no matter wh

Kartik Aaryan joins the Bundesliga Dream India Project as an ambassador

Actor Kartik Aaryan turns ambassador for Bundesliga Dream project. This initiative will select multiple squads for U-13 and U-15 players to travel to Germany for an immersive training camp experience

India calls for de-escalation in wake of hostilities between Israel, Iran

We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

Happy Baisakhi 2024: Here are the 20 best wishes, messages and quotes

Happy Baisakhi 2024: Baisakhi is a very important festival celebrated majorly in Punjab. People greet each other on this occasion. Here are the 20 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Baisakhi 2024: Date, significance, history, and how to celebrate the fest

Baisakhi 2024: Baisakhi is a significant spring festival celebrated in North India with great joy and enthusiasm. Here's the history, significance, date and more

“If you want to see the future, come to India...” US on India

Ambassador of the USA to India Eric Garcetti says, "... If you want to see the future, come to India. If you want to feel the future, come to India.