SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – A lack of snowfall has led to empty ski resorts and holiday cancellations in the Indian Himalayas, with scientists linking the “unusual” winter to the El Nino weather phenomenon. The dry spell in Kashmir has pushed skiers to skip the popular resort of Gulmarg, one of …

MUMBAI (Reuters) – Indian financial technology (fintech) firms should create a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) that will ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a draft framework released on Monday. The body would work towards strengthening governance standards and addressing the sector’s needs and challenges, …

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 new localities have been proposed for the release of Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes to address the dengue issue in the country, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this was proposed at Monday’s (Jan 15) meeting of the Cabinet Committee to Combat …

PUTRAJAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd has partnered Japanese technology giants, SoftBank Corp and Sumitomo’s subsidiary SC-NEX, to accelerate the digitalisation of Malaysian enterprises adopting the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR.4.0) solutions. The collaboration will see CelcomDigi leveraging the expertise of both companies on artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and analytic solutions. Speaking after the …

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – Donald Trump is the overwhelming favorite to push past his rivals and stake an early claim to the Republican presidential nomination when Iowans brave bone-chilling temperatures on Monday to cast the first votes in the 2024 campaign. The former president’s dominant position has turned Iowa’s …

PETALING JAYA: George Kent (M) Bhd has set up a new subsidiary named George Kent (Vietnam) Co Ltd (GK Vietnam), with the aim of expanding its presence and operations in Vietnam. In a statement, George Kent said its wholly-owned subsidiary George Kent International Pte Ltd (GKI) has invested up to …

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has reminded the lower courts to adhere to the precedents established by the higher courts. She said the Federal Court, being the highest court, must also remember that it cannot depart too easily from precedent, especially if a previously decided authority is …

(Reuters) – Donald Trump is looking to seal the deal. Three other Republicans are hoping to slow his march toward the Republican nomination. That’s the set-up for Monday’s Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the 2024 election. For Trump’s top rivals, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN ambassador …

LISBON (Reuters) – Plaques turning the spotlight on Lisbon’s role in slavery and “silenced” African history have been installed in different locations across the city, a long-awaited moment for many given the country’s lack of acknowledgement of its colonial past. From the 15th to the 19th century, more than six …

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Government Call Centre (MyGCC), which was previously under the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), is now placed under the Communications Ministry, says Fahmi Fadzil. “The decision to place MyGCC under the Communications Ministry is due to the agency’s crucial role as the primary communication …