UAE Introduces Blue Residency Visa to Attract Global Sustainability Leaders

UAE Unveils Blue Residency Scheme to Boost Green Innovation and Climate Action

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally launched the Blue Residency scheme, a long-term visa initiative designed to recognise those who have made substantial contributions to sustainability, environmental protection, and renewable energy. The statement was made at the 2025 World Government Summit, which was held in Dubai from February 11 to 13. According to Emirates […]

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the revolutionary promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and called for global collaboration to develop ethical and legal frameworks. Addressing politicians, researchers, and industry leaders, he said AI is "writing the code for humanity in this century."

PM Advocates Global AI Standards at Paris Summit

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the revolutionary promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and called for global collaboration to develop ethical and legal frameworks. Addressing politicians, researchers, and industry leaders, he said AI is “writing the code for humanity in this century.” He emphasised the significance of international cooperation […]

PM Modi Sets Bold Renewable Energy Goals for 2030

PM Modi Sets Bold Renewable Energy Goals for 2030

India plans to attain a staggering 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared during his virtual presentation at Indian Energy Week 2025. He emphasised that the next two decades will be critical to developing India into a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). “Our targets may seem ambitious, but the […]

Astronomers discovered "Quipu," the universe's largest known structure. It spans 1.3 billion light-years and is 13,000 times larger than the Milky Way. This result calls into question prevailing ideas of cosmic structure.

Cosmic Giant: ‘Quipu’ is 13,000 Times the Size of the Milky Way

Astronomers discovered “Quipu,” the universe’s largest known structure. It spans 1.3 billion light-years and is 13,000 times larger than the Milky Way. This result calls into question prevailing ideas of cosmic structure. Quipu, named after an ancient Incan measurement system, was discovered using galaxy cluster analysis. The paper, which is available on ArXiv, has yet […]

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is in Singapore for a two-day visit, where he will engage in high-level discussions to deepen economic and strategic partnerships. On Tuesday, he met with Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss potential new alliances in semiconductors, urban planning, and green energy.

CM Sarma Meets Singapore Leaders, Explores Semiconductor & Urban Development Opportunities

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is in Singapore for a two-day visit, where he will engage in high-level discussions to deepen economic and strategic partnerships. On Tuesday, he met with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss potential new alliances in semiconductors, urban planning, and green energy. Sarma emphasised Assam’s rising contribution to India’s Comprehensive […]

UAE’s EV Charging Network Grows Rapidly, Supporting 30% Annual Growth in EV Demand

UAE’s EV Charging Network Grows Rapidly, Supporting 30% Annual Growth in EV Demand

The UAE is speeding its transition to sustainable transport, with plans to deploy over 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2025. This extension intends to accommodate increased EV use while dramatically reducing carbon emissions. The project is consistent with the country’s long-term environmental plans. Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and […]

Thailand’s Tourism Booms: 3.7 Million Visitors in January, China Leads Arrivals

Thailand’s Tourism Booms: 3.7 Million Visitors in January, China Leads Arrivals

Thailand had an impressive start to 2025, with 3.709 million foreign tourists in January. This represents a huge 22.2% increase over the same period last year, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. The spike demonstrates Thailand’s growing popularity as a global tourism destination. China was the biggest source country, with 662,779 visitors, followed by […]

India's Para Athletes Shine in Thailand, Move Closer to Global Glory

India’s Para Athletes Shine in Thailand, Move Closer to Global Glory

India’s para cyclists put up an amazing display on Day 2 of the Asian Road & Paracycling Championship in Phichit, Thailand. Their endurance and determination culminated in four more medals for the country, bolstering India’s burgeoning prominence in the para-cycling world. Jyoti Gaderiya of Maharashtra won gold in the Women’s C2 Road Race, and Prashant […]

10-Year-Old Viraj Sarawgi Stuns Chess World with Bangkok Triumph

10-Year-Old Viraj Sarawgi Stuns Chess World with Bangkok Triumph

Viraj Sarawgi, a Grade 5 student at Royal Global School in Guwahati, Assam, has made an impressive debut in the chess world by earning a silver medal at the prestigious Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship. The competition, held at Kings College in Bang Phong Phang, Bangkok, attracted over 250 players from seven different countries, making it […]

NBA Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Singapore Partnership and Youth Tournament

NBA Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Singapore Partnership and Youth Tournament

On Thursday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a partnership with Singapore to launch a series of basketball activities. This collaboration will begin with a multi-year arrangement with an immersive basketball and entertainment festival in June. The festival will feature open courts, exclusive player appearances, meet-and-greet sessions, clinics, and an opportunity for fans to snap […]