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U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft.- Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said on March 25 in announcing a set of criminal charges and sanctions.The intention of the campaign, which officials say began in 2010, was to harass critics of the Chinese government, steal trade secrets of American corporations and to spy on and track high-level political figures. Western officials disclosed the operation, carried out by a hacking group known as APT31, while sounding a fresh, election-year alarm about a country long seen as having advanced espionage capabilities.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-uk-accuse-china-of-state-backed-cyberattacks-voter-data-theft/article67993101.ece

Maldives President Muizzu advised to ‘stop being stubborn’ and hold 'dialogue' with India.- Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has called upon current President Mohamed Muizzu to engage in dialogue with neighbouring countries to tackle the nation's financial challenges, PTI reported. Solih's remarks come in response to recent calls from President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, urging India to provide debt relief to the Maldives. Speaking at an event in Male', Solih emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in overcoming the economic hurdles facing the nation.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/maldives-president-muizzu-advised-to-stop-being-stubborn-and-hold-dialogue-with-india-11711333660879.html

Jaishankar meets Singapore PM Lee & senior Ministers to further deepen bilateral ties.-External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on March 25 called on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and other senior ministers and discussed ways to further the strategic bilateral ties, and the situation in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia regions.Mr. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Singapore and reached here on Saturday. He addressed the Indian diaspora on Sunday and met with investors on Saturday.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jaishankar-meets-top-singapore-ministers-to-further-deepen-bilateral-ties/article67990185.ece

Sri Lanka to secure likely six year-moratorium on debt owed to India, Paris Club.-Sri Lanka is close to finalising a debt treatment plan with India and the Paris Club, sources familiar with the negotiations said, pointing to a likely moratorium of upto six years and a reduced interest rate during the repayment period.“The discussions are at an advanced stage. A formal agreement on the terms can be expected very soon,” the Colombo-based source told The Hindu on Thursday, after a recent discussion among members of the Official Creditor Committee [OCC].  

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lanka-to-secure-likely-six-year-moratorium-on-debt-owed-to-india-paris-club/article67976586.ece

AP to gherao PM Narendra Modi's house over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest today, police bolster security.-The Delhi Police have strengthened security around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence amid Aam Aadmi Party's call to gherao the sprawling house in protest against chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. The Delhi Police, however, have said that it has not granted permission to AAP to hold any protests, according to ANI. "No permission has been granted (to AAP for protest). We have made sufficient deployment at the PM residence and Patel Chowk metro station to maintain law and order," Deputy Commissioner of Police Devesh Kumar Mahla told ANI. “No march or demonstration will be allowed. No routes diversions done.”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aap-to-gherao-pm-narendra-modis-house-over-arvind-kejriwals-arrest-today-police-bolster-security-101711420572815.html

 

Gap between demand and skill in the tourism and hospitality industry: THSC Report- the Tourism And Hospitality Skill Sector Council (THSC) launched its highly anticipated report on the demand and skill gap, alongside the annual industry partners meet. The Annual Industry Partners Meet 2024 was conducted under the theme – Navigating the Future: Bridging Skill Gaps for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. This launch event, in collaboration with industry partners, took place at the Gulmohar Hall at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, drawing stakeholders from across the nation.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/events/tourism-and-hospitality-skill-council-unveils-its-highly-anticipated-report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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