Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced on Thursday that the Kingdom plans to direct a significant portion of its $200 billion annual construction and material procurement contracts to Pakistan. Speaking at the Pak-Saudi Business Forum 2024 in Islamabad, Al-Falih expressed optimism about finalizing at least $2 billion in business proposals during his
North Korean military engineers have been deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles, marking a significant escalation in Pyongyang’s involvement in the conflict. According to senior officials from Kyiv and Seoul, North Korean teams are operating behind Russian lines, supporting launcher systems for KN-23 missiles. This deployment follows
China is reportedly considering sending troops to Pakistan to protect its citizens working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, following a surge in terror attacks targeting Chinese nationals. The latest incident, on October 6, saw two Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Gwadar, Balochistan, escalating
A rare downpour has revitalized one of the driest regions on Earth, bringing an unexpected change to the heart of the Sahara Desert. Southeastern Morocco, known for its arid climate, experienced a torrential rainstorm that has not been seen in over 50 years. Pools of water now shimmer between palm trees and sand dunes, rejuvenating […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for 10 states, forecasting significant downpours from October 12 to 16. A yellow alert has been placed for several states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, and Gujarat. Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal and Rain Forecast According to IMD, the Southwest
On the occasion of Vijayadashami Utsav 2024, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a powerful speech underscoring the importance of national strength, cultural unity, and self-reliance as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) approaches its centenary year. Addressing the gathering, Bhagwat highlighted key historical figures and their contributions to Bharat’s cultural
On Friday, the Indian rupee breached the 84-mark, closing at 84.06 against the US dollar due to sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising crude oil prices. The domestic currency hit an intra-day low of 84.07 before settling at this new record low. RBI’s Intervention Amid Rupee Weakness The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) […]
In an extraordinary event, rare red auroras were seen over Leh in Ladakh due to a powerful solar storm. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, and the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai, captured the vivid red lights over Hanle, Leh, and Merak as the Sun entered an active phase, throwing charged […]
India and Laos have signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements to enhance bilateral relations, covering a range of sectors such as defence, broadcasting, customs, and cultural preservation. The agreements were formalized in a series of meetings between Indian and Laotian officials, highlighting a shared commitment to deepening strategic and cultural
In a landmark move to enhance technical education in Maharashtra, the Government of Maharashtra and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 11, 2024, in New Delhi. The collaboration aims to establish Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across government polytechnic and engineering colleges,