SIPRI report on Trends in World Military Expenditure 2022 released: A report on Trends in World Military Expenditure 2022, published by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, stated that total global military expenditure increased by 3.7% in real terms in 2022 to reach a new high of ...

IIT Madras to set up its first international campus in Tanzania: IIT Madras plans to open the first Indian Institute of Technology in Africa in Tanzania, with classes beginning in October. The planned campus in Zanzibar will be IIT Madras's first international campus. V Kamakoti, the institute’s ...

Russia now the biggest Oil Supplier to India: Despite a $60 per barrel price restriction in the West, Russia remained the largest supplier of crude oil to India in terms of value in February, according to official data. In February, India imported crude oil worth $3.35 billion from Russia, with ...

NHAI to develop 10,000 kms of ‘Digital Highways’ in India by 2025: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to develop around 10,000 km of optic fiber cable (OFC) infrastructure across India by the financial year 2025. An overview of the news This move is aimed at ...

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2023 Every year on April 24, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed. The Day commemorates the use of multilateral decision making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to international ...

World Book and Copyright Day 2023: Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is marked to promote book reading, particularly among the younger population. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) organised this event to offset the decreased priority ...

Cuba’s Parliament ratifies President Díaz-Canel for new term: Cuba’s National Assembly has confirmed President Miguel Díaz-Canel for a new five-year term, as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. More than 400 representatives elected in March and taking office on Wednesday, April 19, ...

India surpasses China to become world’s most populous nation: According to the most recent United Nations data, India has surpassed China to become the world's most populous country, with 142.86 crore inhabitants. With the latest statistics, China now has a population of 142.57 crores, becoming ...

Musk criticizes Microsoft-backed OpenAI for “training the AI to lie” Elon Musk stated on Monday his intention to develop an AI platform named "TruthGPT" to compete with Microsoft and Google's current offerings. Musk criticised Microsoft-backed OpenAI for "training the AI to lie" in an interview ...

Geothermal Energy: A Renewable Resource for Electricity Demand- Geothermal energy is a valuable renewable resource that has been used to power various countries, including Iceland, El Salvador, New Zealand, Kenya, and the Philippines. Unlike non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, ...