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India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Over 30 countries to convene in Russia for 'Digitalisation of Industrial Russia' Conference
Moscow [Russia], June 5 (ANI): Nizhny Novgorod is set to host the anniversary edition of the 'Digitalisation of Industrial Russia' (CIPR) conference from June 2 to 8, bringing together delegates from over 30 countries. Supported by the TV BRICS International Media Network as an official information partner, the high-level event will focus on enhancing cooperation in digital transformation and industrial innovation. Among the confirmed participants are representatives from China, India, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, and Argentina, among others. The CIPR-2025 business agenda includes bilateral panel discussions and international sessions held in partnership with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). Experts will exchange insights on deploying digital technologies across industrial sectors and enhancing global supply chains. Co-founder and Director of CIPR, Olga Piven, described the platform as a key gateway for both Russian and international companies. 'This was the goal we set for ourselves several years ago, and we are now seeing tangible results. This year, we observe tremendous interest from foreign partners and see strong potential for the development of cooperation and further integration at a global level. We will continue to expand international partnerships with countries of the Global South and BRICS,' she said. A showcase of cutting-edge innovation is also on the cards. China will present breakthroughs in 5G, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and eco-friendly chemical industry tech. India will highlight advanced software tools for patent and scientific data analysis. Belarus will unveil technologies for the social and energy sectors, while Cuban firms will showcase solutions in e-commerce, metrology, and aviation security. Russian IT firms will also demonstrate their latest projects. Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Gleb Nikitin, noted, 'In addition, we are strengthening the educational agenda - CIPR will host the awards ceremony for the winners of the international IT Olympiad, which we organised together with the Republic of Cuba.' On June 5 and 6, the Global Digital Forum will further amplify discussions on tech partnerships, reinforcing CIPR's role as a vital platform shaping the shared digital future. (ANI)
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod oblasts in Russia
Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Dzerzhinsk in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast overnight on April 29, Governor Gleb Nikitin said. Nikitin claimed the drone attack had been repelled above two districts in the region, with no consequences reported. Russian Telegram channel Shot, reportedly close to Russian security forces, reported explosions in Ryazan, claiming that drones may have targeted an oil refinery. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Russian air defense shot down 91 Ukrainian drones, including eight over Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and 11 over Ryazan Oblast. Drones were also downed in Kursk, Oryol, Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Bryansk oblasts, and in Russian-occupied Crimea, the ministry reported. The Ukrainian forces have not yet commented on the attack. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims. Dzerzhinsk lies around 800 kilometers (500 miles) north of the Russia-Ukraine border, while Ryazan is around 500 kilometers (310 miles) away. Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian military and industrial facilities in the rear to undermine Moscow's ability to wage its all-out war. In the meantime, Russia continues regularly targeting Ukrainian cities and villages with drones, missiles, glide bombs, and artillery, resulting in heavy civilian casualties. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 37 of the 100 attack and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Forty-seven decoy drones disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement. Read also: Trump's latest Crimea comments put Zelensky between a rock and a hard place, again We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Zawya
02-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
High-level delegations from Europe explore innovation and digital partnerships with Dubai Internet City
TECOM Group's business district reaffirms its vital role in accelerating tech-led growth through strategic discussions on nurturing globally meaningful innovation Dubai, UAE: Dubai Internet City, the region's leading tech hub and the home of artificial intelligence (AI) pioneers from around the world, conducted high-level meetings with dignitaries and officials from Europe to further cement its role in building bridges between international tech businesses and talent. Held recently including on the side-lines of Step Dubai, which was organised in strategic partnership with Dubai Internet City, one of TECOM Group PJSC's 10 vibrant business districts, the engagements with leaders and partners from Russia, Luxembourg, Poland, and Turkey covered a range of discussions on enabling future-proof digital development. 'Aligned with Dubai's visionary strategies to nurture globally meaningful innovation, Dubai Internet City is actively nurturing and strengthening valuable connections between global technology leaders,' said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. 'Welcoming global dignitaries, business leaders, and start-up talent to our community, we upheld Dubai Internet City's legacy of facilitating crucial dialogues and partnerships to shape the future of technology. Aligned with Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', our thriving ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship is committed to strengthening Dubai's knowledge economy.' Dubai Internet City welcomed a Russian delegation headed by Gleb Nikitin, Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region and including Alexander Sinelobov, Minister of Digital Development of the Nizhny Novgorod Region of the Russian Federation, to discuss pathways to deliver meaningful impact in the tech industry. The district hosted His Excellency the Ambassador of Luxembourg, Robert Lauer, to discuss enabling digital transformation for long-term prosperity and unlocking growth through technological innovation. Building on an agreement signed during GITEX Global in 2023, Dubai Internet City also hosted a delegation of Polish start-ups and innovators, led by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), to nurture the exchange of ideas and expertise between both communities. Dubai Internet City also recently hosted senior officials as part of a delegation led by Onur Saylan, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to explore opportunities for mutual growth and partnerships. Dubai Internet City's AED 100 billion contribution to the city's GDP over the past 15 years was unveiled during Step Dubai as part of a newly launched impact assessment report prepared in partnership with Accenture. The Dubai Internet City – Impact Assessment study quantifies the digital economy contributions of the region's leading tech hub, which today generates 65% of Dubai's technology sector GDP and is home to 4,000 customers, including multinational giants, Fortune 500s, and start-ups, as well as more than 31,000 professionals. Dubai Internet City has championed the digital economy's growth since its inception more than 25 years ago and is the address of global industry leaders, including AI pioneers such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Visa. Dubai Internet City is part of TECOM Group's portfolio of 10 sector-specific business districts, which also includes Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District (d3). About Dubai Internet City Dubai Internet City, one of TECOM Group PJSC's 10 business districts, is the cornerstone of the dynamic regional digital economy. The pioneering hub has fostered the growth of more than 4,000 businesses and a vibrant community of 31,000 professionals since its establishment in 1999. Driving innovation across diverse sectors, Dubai Internet City has served as a strategic uniting platform for multinational firms, Fortune 500 leaders, and agile start-ups for 25 years by enabling collaboration, cutting-edge advancements, and sustained growth. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit Lukoil oil refinery, missile arsenal in Russia, sources claim
Key developments on Jan. 29: Ukrainian drones hit Russian missile arsenal, oil pumping station in Tver Oblast, SBU source claims '4 out of 4' — Russian Lukoil oil refinery struck by multiple Ukrainian drones, military intelligence source claims Russian assault intensity declines, focuses on Pokrovsk sector, monitoring group reports Australian POW feared executed by Russia is alive, Penny Wong says Ukrainian drones hit the Andreapol oil pumping station and missile arsenal in Russia's Tver Oblast overnight on Jan. 29, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent. Drone strikes were reported by local officials across several Russian regions overnight, including Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk, Tver, and Bryansk oblasts, causing fires and prompting air defense responses. Drones operated by the SBU and the Special Operations Forces attacked the oil pumping station, which is part of the Baltic Pipeline System-2 operated by Russian state-owned oil pipeline company Transneft. According to the source, the filtration pumping area and additive tanks at the station were damaged. The station is located around 750 kilometers (466 miles) north of Ukrainian border. A spill of oil products and a fire were reported at the station. "The Russians even had to shut down the main pipeline that supplies oil to the Ust-Luga terminal in Leningrad Oblast," the source said. Ukrainian drones also hit the 23rd missile arsenal of the Russian Defense Ministry in Tver Oblast. The depot and three buildings of the military unit came under the attack, the source claimed. The Kyiv Independent could not verify these reports. A Lukoil oil refinery in the Russian oblast of Nizhny Novgorod was struck by multiple Ukrainian drones in the early hours of Jan. 29, a military intelligence (HUR) source told the Kyiv Independent. According to the HUR source, the Lukoil oil depot in the city of Kstovo was targeted by four drones, all of which struck their target and caused "significant damage." They added the refinery "supports the activities of the Russian occupation forces" and was "attacked at around midnight local time." The refinery is located around 800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims, but overnight local Telegram channels reported that drones targeted the Lukoil Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery, resulting in a large fire. Video footage circulating online showed flames at the facility, which local monitoring channels identified as the likely target of the attack. Governor Gleb Nikitin confirmed that air defense systems had shot down multiple drones, and fragments from the intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles fell on the industrial site. No injuries were reported. Read also: EU to propose phased ban on Russian aluminium in new sanctions package, Bloomberg reports The intensity of Russian assault operations in Ukraine is declining but remains high, according to an analysis by the monitoring group DeepState, published on Jan. 28. Russian forces have concentrated 44% of their attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, a crucial logistics hub for Ukrainian troops in Donetsk Oblast. The peak intensity of Russian offensives was recorded in the second half of December, following a surge in attacks that began in late November. Although the pace has slowed somewhat since the New Year, DeepState recorded the following attack numbers: 5,205 in November, 6,247 in December, and 4,304 in January as of Jan. 27. Despite suffering heavy losses, Russian forces have reportedly been able to replenish their combat strength, allowing them to sustain attacks across multiple front-line sectors. As part of this effort, Russia has intensified assaults near Pokrovsk, deploying small groups in an attempt to encircle Ukrainian troops, Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces, said on Jan. 27. The town of Kurakhove has also been a target. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed on Jan. 6 that its forces had fully captured the settlement, though Ukraine has not confirmed this. Russian forces also claimed on Jan. 26 to have captured Velyka Novosilka, a strategically significant settlement in the western part of Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine's 110th Mechanized Brigade acknowledged withdrawing from parts of the village to avoid encirclement. An Australian volunteer soldier fighting for Ukraine who was reported to have been executed by Russian forces after being taken prisoner is alive, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Jan. 29. "The Australian government has received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody," she said in comments reported by The Guardian. Jenkins is serving in the 402nd Separate Rifle Battalion, which is part of Ukraine's 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade, the Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet reported on Jan. 17. He went missing on Dec. 16 in 2024 while on a combat mission near the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's Ground Forces Command told the outlet. In a video that emerged on Russian Telegram channels in late December, Jenkins is seen in military fatigues, interrogated by Russian captors. The man behind the camera asks the captive about his name and background and whether he wants to live while beating him over the head. Unverified reports began circulating in mid-January that the soldier was executed by his Russian captors, prompting Australian officials to make urgent inquiries to Russia about his whereabouts. "We still hold serious concerns for Mr. Jenkins as a prisoner of war," Wong said, adding: "We have made clear to Russia in Canberra and in Moscow that Mr. Jenkins is a prisoner of war and Russia is obligated to treat him in accordance with international humanitarian law, including humane treatment." Read also: Slavoj Zizek: Leftists falsify the choice that Ukrainians face during wartime We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian drones hit Russian Lukoil refinery causing fire, 'significant damage'
Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Lukoil refinery early Wednesday morning causing fires and significant damage, according to Ukraine's military intelligence. The Kyiv Independent, citing Ukraine military intelligence service HUR, said four drones hit the refinery supporting Russian occupation forces at close to midnight local time. Local Telegram channels reported the attack on the Lukoil facility caused a large fire, online video showed the flames and Russian Nizhny Novgorod Gov. Gleb Nikitin said fragments of drones hit the facility as air defense systems shot at them. Russian Smolensk region Gov. Vasily Anokhin described a "massive drone attack" and claimed one drone was intercepted while trying to hit a nuclear energy plant. He said the attack was on "civilian infrastructure." The Lukoil refinery is about 500 miles from the front lines in Ukraine. Russia claimed more than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down in a big overnight attack that caused St. Petersburg and Kazan airports to cancel overnight flights. Local Russian officials reported attacks in Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk, Tver and Bryansk oblasts. On Jan. 24, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed an attack on Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery and a thermal power plant in Ryazan. That refinery is Russia's biggest. According to Ukraine's military, the attack caused more than 50 explosions and ignited a massive fire.
