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NATO chief tells member states US seeking concrete commitments from members to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Washington, April 9 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, addressing member states, said that US President Donald Trump wants to see firm, immediate, concrete commitments from the transatlantic bloc t... Read More


Deakin University, Aikam sign MoU to advance AI research and skilling in Telangana

Hyderabad, April 9 -- Deakin University of Australia and Aikam ( the Telangana Government's AI innovation hub), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in applied artificial int... Read More


Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia's municipal elections highlight turnout gaps

Fiji, April 9 -- Concerns over voter access and representation have emerged following municipal elections in New Caledonia, as second-round results confirmed a widening political divide between urban ... Read More


Kiribati makes bid for UN women's body, pushes Pacific voice in global stage

Fiji, April 9 -- Kiribati has formally entered the race for a seat on a key United Nations body, with its minister declaring the Pacific is ready to step up and be heard. Ruth Cross Kwansing, Ministe... Read More


Oil Industry ensures seamless LPG acess for migrant workers, doubles 5 kg cylinder availability

Chennai, April 9 -- In a coordinated and proactive effort, the Oil Industry, under the guidance of the union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has intensified measures to ensure uninterrupted LPG... Read More


Fire breaks out at waste chemical warehouse in Hyderabad's Jeedimetla

Hyderabad, April 9 -- A fire broke out at a waste chemical warehouse in Hyderabad's Jeedimetla industrial area on Thursday, triggering panic among local residents, sources said. Published by HT Digit... Read More


SRly records strong performance in Signal and Telecom domain in FY 2025-26

Chennai, April 9 -- The Southern Railway has achieved significant milestones in the Signal and Telecommunication (S and T) domain during FY 2025-26, reinforcing its commitment to safety, reliability a... Read More


Bogura-6 & Sherpur-3: EC asks ROs to submit reports after Jamaat alleges election irregularities

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has directed the returning officers of Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 constituencies to submit reports after examining allegations raised by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-... Read More


Fuel price surge puts mounting pressure on CPI: NSO

Hanoi, April 9 -- Amid continued volatility in global energy prices, inflationary pressure is predicted to persist in the coming months, requiring closer coordination between regulators and businesses... Read More


Samoa pushes $100 million dam project, seel global bidders ahead of 2026 roadshow

Fiji, April 9 -- Samoa is moving ahead with a major infrastructure project aimed at flood control, water security and renewable energy, with officials opening early engagement with global contractors ... Read More