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Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said now that the special session of Parliament is over, it is clear that the Modi government was trying to “distract and divert” the nation from some critical issues – “the Adani scam, the caste census and especially the rising unemployment, growing inequality and the economic distressIn a statement, he said that no matter how much the Modi government hides the data, the reality is that the vast majority of people are suffering.He claimed that some of the facts reported last week are being “brushed under the carpet”.He said RBI’s latest bulletin of September 2023…

New York : Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),  met with António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.  Guterres expressed his appreciation for the GCC countries efforts regionally and internationally to achieve peace and in many issues. He lauded the GCC member states humanitarian and development endeavours in many regions worldwide. The meeting also reviewed cooperation between the GCC and the UN and the latest international developments of common interest aimed at enhancing international peace and security. Albudaiwi lauded the efforts…

Manama : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, received UK’s Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, Lord Dominic Johnson. Minister Fakhro affirmed that the UK is an important strategic partner to Bahrain, stressing the necessity of enhancing cooperation in the fields of trade and investment through commercial exchange. The meeting discussed ways to develop and increase the volume of bilateral investments. He stressed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance aspects of cooperation with the UK in all fields, pointing out to the role of the private sector in both countries, which contributes significantly to achieving…

Manama : The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), is collaborating with the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) to conduct an opinion poll aimed at assessing society’s awareness of the environmental hazards associated with waste from disposable plastic products used in households and businesses. Given the widespread popularity and excessive presence of such products, the survey will encompass 700 participants representing a diverse cross-section of Bahraini society. The primary objective is to examine consumption patterns, motivations, and preferences concerning the usage of plastics or potential alternatives. Moreover, the survey will emphasize the individual’s role in reducing their…

New York : The UAE Government has published a detailed discussion paper that calls for a decisive and coordinated international response to the urgent threat of global water scarcity. Entitled ‘Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The hidden threat to global security and prosperity’, the discussion paper examines global water scarcity and its main causes, highlights various implications of water scarcity already evident in parts of the world, and identifies a range of potential solutions to this rapidly worsening issue. Published by the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with the Minister of State for Investment of the United Kingdom, Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom. His Royal Highness noted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening relations, especially with regard to economic and investment ties, so that joint goals can be achieved in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness highlighted the promising…

Manama : Saleh bin Isa Bin Hindi Al Mannai, Advisor to His Majesty the King for youth and sports affairs, received Yasser Mohammad Shaaban, the outgoing Ambassador of Egypt to Bahrain. The advisor praised the ambassador’s efforts in consolidating Bahraini-Egyptian relations, wishing him success in his future duties. The Egyptian ambassador expressed his appreciation to the advisor’s constant keenness to strengthen cooperation in the field of youth and sports , wishing Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity.

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the second Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS). The event is scheduled to take place at the Exhibition World Bahrain from 5th to 6th December 2023. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Bahrain is co-hosting the second Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS). As a vital entity responsible for enhancing Bahrain’s cybersecurity posture, the NCSC is devoted to promoting cyber resilience,…

Washington : Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, has emphasised the need to enhance cooperation and partnerships in space exploration, focusing on scientific studies, experimentation, and communication among countries with shared visions to achieve these goals. The envoy was speaking during the last episode of the “Bahrain Banter” podcast programme, which focused on space technology and science. The Ambassador hosted Shelley Brunswick, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Space Foundation, and two Bahraini students, Nasser Al Quti and Maryam Al Awadhi, who are graduates of US Space camp. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid highlighted the impact…

The suspects usually targeted their victims on Bullet motorcycles. The three arrested accused included a goldsmith who used to buy the snatched items from the gang. The accused were identified as Shubham, a resident of Nainital and the leader of the gang, his henchman Ajay, a resident of Bihar, and goldsmith Nav Kumar aka Swarn Kumar, a native of West Bengal. According to the police, they had been receiving complaints of chain snatching for the last one and half months with victims reporting that heavy-built youths coming on a Bullet in the East Zone committed the crime. “The gang used…