Dubai has launched the Blue Visa, a 10-year residency scheme for people who make a significant contribution to environmental conservation. On February 12,

UAE’s ‘Blue Visa’ Empowers Environmental Innovators and Activists

Dubai has launched the Blue Visa, a 10-year residency scheme for people who make a significant contribution to environmental conservation. On February 12, the World Governments Summit 2025 announced an initiative to encourage sustainability pioneers and advance green innovation. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in partnership with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, […]

Lydia Ko won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore for the first time after 11 attempts. The New Zealander won by four strokes over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul in Sunday's final round.

Olympic Champion Lydia Ko Secures First Singapore LPGA Title

Lydia Ko won the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the first time after 11 attempts. The New Zealander won by four strokes over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul in Sunday’s final round. The 2024 Olympic gold medallist and Women’s British Open champion had a cautious start before gaining momentum with a key birdie […]

Regional Stability and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Iran-UAE Meeting

Regional Stability and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Iran-UAE Meeting

Officials from Iran and the UAE met to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation. Anwar Gargash, the UAE President’s Diplomatic Adviser, met with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, in Abu Dhabi. Both sides praised recent political conversations between their countries and emphasised the necessity of improving economic and trade […]

UPI Sets New Benchmark with 16.99 Billion Transactions in January 2025

UPI Sets New Benchmark with 16.99 Billion Transactions in January 2025

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeded 16.99 billion in January, the greatest volume ever recorded in a single month. The finance ministry reports that digital payments in India have grown rapidly, with total transaction value exceeding ₹23.48 lakh crore. The fiscal year 2023-24 saw an increase in digital transactions. UPI has stayed in the forefront, […]

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has safely landed in the Mare Crisium region of the Moon, following a carefully planned powered descent.

US-Based Firefly Aerospace Achieves Milestone with Blue Ghost’s Precision Lunar Landing

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander has safely landed in the Mare Crisium region of the Moon, following a carefully planned powered descent. The US-based corporation has achieved history as the first commercial company to complete a successful lunar landing. The lander was launched on January 15, 2025, by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. After […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas ultimately won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on his third attempt. The fourth seed performed strongly in the final, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to win his 12th tour championship.

Stefanos Tsitsipas Overcomes Auger-Aliassime to Claim Dubai Championship

Stefanos Tsitsipas ultimately won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on his third attempt. The fourth seed performed strongly in the final, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to win his 12th tour championship. Tsitsipas, who had previously lost in the Dubai finals to Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic in 2020, demonstrated tenacity to […]

India is to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Israel and Saudi Arabia to enhance its supply of vital minerals. Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced the decision on Thursday,

India Expands Global Mineral Partnerships: MoUs Signed with Israel and Saudi Arabia

India is to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Israel and Saudi Arabia to enhance its supply of vital minerals. Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced the decision on Thursday, saying it intends to minimize reliance on imports while increasing domestic processing capabilities. The arrangement with Israel will include a technology transfer for […]

India has successfully conducted flight tests of its first indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR), a significant advancement in its defensive capabilities.

India Tests Indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile with Advanced Retargeting Capability

India has successfully conducted flight tests of its first indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR), a significant advancement in its defensive capabilities. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy collaborated to conduct the trial at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Seaking […]

Thailand, as a BRICS partner country, is committed to improving energy security and guaranteeing a stable supply chain, according to Meechai Thaocharean, a BRICS International Alliance of Strategic Projects representative in Thailand.

BRICS Partnership Opens New Economic Opportunities for Thailand

Thailand, as a BRICS partner country, is committed to improving energy security and guaranteeing a stable supply chain, according to Meechai Thaocharean, a BRICS International Alliance of Strategic Projects representative in Thailand. He emphasised that BRICS collaboration provides Thailand with the potential to increase trade, enhance economic relations, and stimulate innovation. “Thailand’s participation in BRICS […]

The UAE-based Aqua Bridge Group would spend ₹4,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh's fisheries sector, transforming the industry significantly. This is one of the largest foreign investments in India's aquaculture industry.

UP’s Fisheries Sector to Get ₹4,000 Crore Tech-Driven Makeover from UAE Firm

The UAE-based Aqua Bridge Group would spend ₹4,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh’s fisheries sector, transforming the industry significantly. This is one of the largest foreign investments in India’s aquaculture industry. The initiative’s goal is to build an advanced fish farming ecosystem through cutting-edge technology, research, and structured market networks. The UP Industrial Development Authority (UPIDA) […]