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Malaysian authorities halt search for Indian tourist swallowed by sinkhole
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Malaysian authorities have decided to suspend the search for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole due to safety concerns, CNA reported. According to the report, Malaysian authorities have decided to halt the search for the Indian woman who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur and transition to recovery and rebuilding efforts. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif expects that repairing the sinkhole and rebuilding the surrounding area wi
September 2, 2024 -
Indian forces engage in gunfight with communist rebels
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Indian regular forces killed three alleged Naxalites, known as radical communists in India, after a fierce gunfight in central Chhattisgarh on Thursday, according to Indian police. The gunfight occurred while government troops were searching a rebel hideout. Currently, Naxal forces are active across central and eastern India, engaging in combat with Indian security forces or attacking Christians and churches. Since the beginning of 2024, there have bee
August 30, 2024 -
35 die due to monsoon rains in western India this week
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Thirty-five people have lost their lives due to continuous monsoon rains since Sunday in Gujarat, a state in western India, the Indian Express reported. Local officials stated that the cumulative death toll has risen due to the heavy rains that have continued in various parts of the state as of Thursday, adding that a wall near the runway of Rajkot International Airport collapsed. Around 18,000 residents in the affected areas have been evacuated, and abou
August 30, 2024 -
Google's AI Overview struggles in India with translation, search issues
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Google's AI Overview is encountering issues in India, with problems identified in the Hindi translation feature and search result consistency. AI Overview is a generative AI solution designed to improve search results and provide detailed insights using advanced artificial intelligence. According to American online newspaper TechCrunch, the AI solution has been showing several issues in its Indian service, indicating a need for upgrades. Google recent
August 29, 2024 -
At least seven villagers die in wolf attack in India
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - At least seven villagers lost their lives to wild wolves in Bahraich, in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, over the past two months. Residents in several villages in Uttar Pradesh have been living under the threat of continuous wolf attacks for the past two months, according to Reuters Thursday. On Wednesday, district authorities, along with forest officials and security forces, used drones to track the wolves' movements and set up nets and traps in
August 29, 2024 -
Modi urges peaceful resolution to Ukraine conflict in call with Putin
SEOUL, August 28 (AJP) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi said Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter) that during his call with President Putin, he "reiterated India's firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict." He also added that the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen the partnership betwe
August 28, 2024 -
Former Bollywood star highlights safety concerns for Indian women
SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - Former Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna has gained attention for stating that Indian women are safer with ghosts than with men, referring to a recent sexual assault incident at a hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Earlier this month, a 31-year-old female resident doctor was sexually assaulted and then murdered at the national hospital after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner. The suspect has been identified as a volunteer who was taking care of
August 27, 2024 -
Sarvam AI launches voice-activated AI chatbots supporting 10 Indian languages
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - Sarvam AI, frequently referred to as India's version of OpenAI, has launched a new voice-based AI chatbot that supports at least 10 Indian languages, catering to over one billion people. Bloomberg reported Monday that the Indian company recently unveiled a range of voice-based AI products that support 10 native Indian languages. These languages include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada and Bengali. One o
August 27, 2024 -
At least 27 Indians die in Nepal bus crash
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A tragic bus accident in Nepal has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people while carrying dozens of Indian Hindu pilgrims. The accident occurred on Friday when the tourist bus, carrying 43 Indian nationals, fell off a highway in the Tanahun district of central Nepal. The bus plunged approximately 150 meters down into the Marsyangdi River. According to AP report, 27 passengers were killed, and 16 others were injured. The injured were airlifted
August 26, 2024 -
Indian PM Modi calls for peace prior to Ukraine visit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Ukraine war should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy during his meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, ahead of his visit to Ukraine, AFP reported. "It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said on Thursday (local time) in Warsaw. He also expressed his country's support for "dialogue and diplomacy for the r
August 23, 2024
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Sharp unveils electric vehicle prototype with living room-like interior
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Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk Project
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SK Group provides $300,000 for Vietnam's typhoon recovery
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China's updated law emphasizes enhanced national defense education in schools
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N. Korea fires multiple SRBMs into East Sea
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Autonomous robot collects recyclables and patrols in Seoul park
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Blinken heads to Egypt for a new cease-fire proposal
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Chinese lieutenant general calls for enhanced risk management between China and U.S.
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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
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Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast slashed by 0.15 percent following Typhoon Yagi's $2 billion damage