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As US debt hits USD 40 trillion, Vance says Bessent has 'very discreet plan'

Washington, Aug. 21 -- While acknowledging that the national debt remains "too high," US Vice President JD Vance said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a "very discreet plan" backed by President Do... Read More


Malaysian premier denounces Israeli settlement tenders, warns international firms

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 21 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday condemned Israel's decision to issue construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning int... Read More


"Accompanying and listening" connects strength of Vietnamese communities worldwide: France-based expert

Paris, Aug. 21 -- The spirit of "accompanying and listening" highlighted in the Politburo's Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs is key to strengthening trust, fostering communi... Read More


China congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on election as Bangladesh president

, Aug. 21 -- China has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as president of Bangladesh, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday. Lin told a daily news brief... Read More


Ganjam leads Odisha in rooftop solar adoption with 16,418 installations

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 -- Ganjam has emerged as the leading district in Odisha in rooftop solar adoption, recording 16,418 installations, the highest in the State, according to the latest data. The ach... Read More


Rane Madras completes acquisition of friction business of HCL

Chennai, Aug. 21 -- Rane (Madras) Limited (RML) on Friday announced the successful completion of the acquisition of the friction business of Hindustan Composites Limited (HCL). The Business Transfer ... Read More


PM Modi urges Space startups to expand applications, make India global hub

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for wider use of space technologies to address everyday challenges and urged India's burgeoning private space industry to forge stro... Read More


India calls for 'accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable' innovation at BRICS Science meet

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- India on Friday called for stronger international cooperation in science, technology and innovation to ensure that emerging technologies remain "accessible, affordable, trusted a... Read More


Dialogue stresses importance of building safe, child-friendly digital environment

Hanoi, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Justice, in coordination with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF Vietnam, held a policy dialogue in Hanoi on August 21, under the theme "Child protection in the digit... Read More


As a prelude to WPL 2027, TNCA to host Special Women's T20 match on Aug 25 at iconic Chepauk stadium

Chennai, Aug. 21 -- The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) will conduct a special Women's T20 match on August 25 at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai as a curtain raiser to the proposed... Read More