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Mumbai's Gateway of India shines under moonlight on Buddha Purnima evening

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:24:23 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): On the serene evening of Buddha Purnima, Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India transformed into a canvas, captivating onlookers with beautiful visuals of the night sky.

The historic monument, overlooking the tranquil Arabian Sea, was illuminated with the bright light of the moon, drawing locals and tourists alike.

Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautam Buddha, the fou

Noida International Airport to welcome passengers from June 15

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:59:30 GMT

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 1 (ANI): Noida International Airport (NIA) announced on Friday that commercial flight operations at the airport will commence from June 15, opening a new gateway for passengers, airlines, and cargo operators in the National Capital Region and North India, according to a release.

The start of services follows the inauguration of the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and th

"Gujarat's development model has captured global attention...": CM Bhupendra Patel on 66th Gujarat Foundation Day

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:32:14 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): On the occasion of the 66th 'Gujarat Foundation Day' on May 1, 2026, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has extended his heartfelt wishes to all Gujaratis residing across the country and the world, according to a release by the Chief Minister's office.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister, in his message, stated that, with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhb

The UAEs OPEC gambit: Clever power play or road to chaos

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:46:18 GMT

Abu Dhabis break with the oil cartel is less about barrels than power testing Riyadh, helping Trump, and redrawing Gulf alliances

Although the United Arab Emirates has tried to present its upcoming exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ framework as part of its sovereign energy strategy and long-term economic planning, its timing and regional context suggest that this is a political act.

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Op Netra 1.0: Indian Army concludes 4-day surgical eye camp in Leh

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:34:51 GMT

Leh (Ladakh) [India], April 30 (ANI): In a landmark triumph of medical logistics and humanitarian grit, the Indian Army successfully concluded a four-day Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at 153 General Hospital in Leh, Ladakh.

This mission stands as a premier example of civil-military liaison, showcasing a seamless collaboration between top-tier government leadership and the armed forces to deliver essential services t

'Future-ready Indo-Pacific': Amitabh Kant hails India-New Zealand FTA; praises Minister Goyal, McClay

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:52:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Former G20 Sherpa and ex Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Wednesday welcomed the conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a step toward a more 'integrated and future-ready Indo-Pacific.'

Kant joined celebrations at the New Zealand High Commission marking the conclusion of the FTA. He added that the FTA opens up significant opportunities across goods and

GIFT City to take centre stage at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:14:23 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 29 (ANI): The Government of Gujarat, in association with GIFT City, will host high-impact seminars at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) - South Gujarat, scheduled to be held on May 1 and 2 at AURO University, Surat.

These sessions will spotlight GIFT City - India's first operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and its emerging role as a global

"Once-in-a-generation opportunity": PM Christopher Luxon hails economic prospects of India-New Zealand FTA

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:49:56 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], April 29 (ANI): In a landmark development for Indo-Pacific economic relations, New Zealand and India have finalised a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leadership in both nations as a transformative milestone. While Wellington views the pact as a critical gateway to the world's most populous consumer base, New Delhi has framed the deal as part of an unprecedented surge in its glob

Patiala Police bust ISI-backed terror module, arrest four, recover explosives, arms

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:37:54 GMT

Patiala (Punjab) [India], April 28 (ANI): Patiala Police has busted a Pakistan's ISI-backed pro-Khalistani terror module allegedly responsible for a late-night attempted explosion on a railway track near Shambhu, arresting four radicalised habitual offenders and recovering a significant quantity of arms and explosives, officials said on Tuesday.

Those arrested have been identified as Pardeep Singh Khalsa of Mansa

Uganda arrests 200 foreigners in massive migration crackdown

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:45:41 GMT

Raids in Adjumani and Kampala have targeted alleged cybercrime and human trafficking with suspects from over a dozen countries

At least 231 illegal immigrants have been arrested in two separate intelligence-led crackdowns targeting irregular migration, the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Tuesday.

On Monday, in Adjumani District, officers of Uganda's National Citizenship and Imm

Pakistan: Peshawar Varsity employees stage protest over delayed salaries and pensions, block Jamrud Road as financial crisis deepens

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:32:10 GMT

Peshawar [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Employees of the University of Peshawar (UoP) on Monday held a protest demonstration over the non-payment of their March salaries and pensions, according to a report by Dawn.

A large number of staff members also blocked the busy Jamrud Road outside the university campus, raising slogans against the provincial government and the university administration. Because of the road bl

Vizag set to become 'Gateway to Intelligence Age' with Google Cloud AI hub: Rakesh Bharti Mittal

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:18:53 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal on Tuesday said that the upcoming Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam will position the city as a key gateway to the 'intelligence age,' highlighting the growing importance of digital infrastructure in India's growth story.

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, Mittal highlighted that the proje

AI may be written in code, but it runs on electricity and India has structural advantage: Jeet Adani

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:37:13 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Digital Labs on Tuesday said that the future of artificial intelligence will be driven by infrastructure and energy, emphasising that India has a clear structural advantage as it enters a new phase of AI-led growth.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Adani said the moment mar

India-New Zealand FTA to bring stability as trade momentum moderates: Rubix

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:16:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on Monday, is expected to stabilise bilateral trade flows and bring 'predictability to trade flows', with Rubix Data Sciences calling it a 'timely intervention' amid recent moderation in trade momentum.

Rubix said the FTA comes as a 'timely intervention in a bilateral trade relationship that has shown strong growth, but al

'Once-in-a-generation' India-NZ FTA to be signed on Monday, says New Zealand PM Luxon

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Ahead of the Foreign Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand, the country's Prime Minister took to social media platform X to highlight the significance of the deal. Luxon described the pact as a 'once-in-a-generation agreement' that gives New Zealand exporters unprecedented access to 1.4 billion people and an economy on track to become the world's third-largest.

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Report calls out Midwest for hidden data center tax breaks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:04:26 GMT

A new report says Midwest states such as Illinois are doing a poor job of disclosing the amount of money that local data centers are saving from tax breaks, and researchers are calling for greater transparency.

Supporters of the facilit

South Africa eyes China's zero-tariff policy to boost market access

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:15:20 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China's new zero-tariff policy will significantly enhance South Africa's export competitiveness and provide unprecedented market expansion, South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau said on Friday.

The policy grants zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries maintaining diplomatic relations with Beijing. The initial phase of this initiative officially

Chinese firm introduces electric heavy-duty trucks to Ethiopia's construction sector

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:15:39 GMT

ADDIS ABABA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) on Wednesday introduced 50 electric heavy-duty trucks to Ethiopia's mega airport project site, promoting green mobility and development in the country's logistics and construction sectors.

The first batch of 50 new energy heavy-duty trucks, imported from China, officially started operation at the construction site of the Bishoftu

Indonesian police bust int'l online gambling ring involving students

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:45:32 GMT

JAKARTA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Police in Bali, Indonesia, have dismantled an international online gambling network controlled from Cambodia, arresting three students and another suspect.

Bali Police Cybercrime Director Aszhari Kurniawan told local media on Wednesday that all four suspects, Indonesians aged 22 to 31, had previously worked in online gambling operations in Cambodia and moved to Bali after raids shut

Etihad Airways launches codeshare with Air Cambodia, opening gateway to Angkor Wat

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:25:03 GMT

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare partnership today, giving Etihad customers easier access to Cambodia's iconic Angkor Wat temple complex and one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations.

Through the partnership, Etihad customers can book flights from across its network to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket, with baggage checked throug

Photo exhibition in Vladivostok showcases progress in Chinese modernization

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:15:11 GMT

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition highlighting the achievements of Chinese modernization was held in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok, drawing more than 300 attendees.

Visitors included representatives from the political, business and academic communities of Primorsky Krai, as well as diplomats from various countries and members of the local overseas Chinese community.

Feature: The long game: How China Open is charting golf's rise

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:47:37 GMT

by sportswriter He Leijing

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- In China, where golf still occupies a niche corner of the sporting landscape, a quiet transformation is underway, one measured not just in birdies and bogeys, but in patience, persistence and long-term vision.

The 31st edition of the Volvo China Open, held from April 23 to 26 in Shanghai, offers a compelling window into how the sport is steadily exp

Feature: Tradition as foundation, tech as wing: Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts shapes future of art

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:15:14 GMT

HONG KONG, April 27 (Xinhua) -- At the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), students are taught that to innovate, one must first master the ancient. As the institution climbs the global rankings, it is becoming a high-tech laboratory for the future of Asian culture.

In a city known for its vertical skyline and its role as a dynamic link bridging different regions, the HKAPA stands as a quiet yet powerf

Across China: Watsons pop-up store mirrors China's consumption shift

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:17:53 GMT

GUANGZHOU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- What if you could step into a 19th-century pharmacy and find today's most popular skincare and sparkling water on the same shelf? That is an experience Watsons is recreating at its new pop-up store on Shamian Island in Guangzhou, near one of its earliest locations from about two centuries ago.

The store, spanning over 100 square meters, is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a cen

French FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:38:12 GMT

"There can be no lasting solution to this crisis unless the Iranian regime agrees to major concessions and a radical shift in its stance," Foreign MinisterJean-Noel Barrottold the UNSecurity Council.

Barrot said thatIranmust show a way "to peaceful coexistence within its region and for the Iranian people to be able to build freely their own future," months after the cleric-run state ruthlessly repressed mass prot

Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:27 GMT

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo on Monday announced the creation of a paramilitary guard to secure its vast mining operations, backed by U.S. and Emirati investments, as Washington tries to lock in access to critical minerals amid a