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International conference on the future of the Indian Ocean held in Colombo on (11-12th Oct)
On October 11, 2018, “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference was held for 2 days till October 12, 2018 held at Temple Trees, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is aimed to explore strongest challenges in the Indian Ocean region. It was organized by the Office of the...![NITI Aayog & Microsoft India partnered to bring in AI tools for agriculture and healthcare](https://www.nimbusias.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/niti-aayog-PTI-1.jpg)
NITI Aayog & Microsoft India partnered to bring in AI tools for agriculture and healthcare
On October 12, 2018, Microsoft India & NITI Aayog signed a MOU to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address challenges in agriculture and healthcare. i. Under this agreement, Microsoft would combining the cloud, AI, research and its vertical...![Saudi Arabia to invest in oil refinery in Gwadar](https://www.nimbusias.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-04T112447Z_2_LYNXNPEE930V7_RTROPTP_3_PAKISTAN-ECONOMY_original.jpg)
Saudi Arabia to invest in oil refinery in Gwadar
Saudi Arabia will invest in a new oil refinery in Pakistan’s growing deep-sea port of Gwadar, Islamabad. The agreement follows a visit last month by Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Gulf kingdom as he seeks to attract foreign investment. The Saudis...![12 States reduce their VAT rates on fuel](https://www.nimbusias.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Master-1-635x675.jpg)