New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that India is at a crucial stage in the global transition towards a green future and is well-positioned to play a leading role in shaping it.Speaking at the 10th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2026, the minister said that...
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New Delhi, March 17 A parliamentary panel has recommended the adoption of AI-based traffic systems and international best practices to improve Delhi's traffic flow and road safety, while urging authorities to earmark part of the fines collected from violators for road safety initiatives.In a...
New Delhi, March 17 The Delhi University (DU) has launched a new student engagement initiative titled "Coffee with the Vice-Chancellor", aimed at fostering direct dialogue between the administration and students.In its inaugural session conducted on Monday evening, Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh...
Bhubaneswar, March 17 Odisha Minister of Forests, Environment and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, on Tuesday informed the assembly that 344 wild elephants have died in the state due to various reasons, including poaching and accidents, from April 2022 to March 10, 2026.In a written...
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New Delhi, March 17 India's digital economy is projected to account for nearly 20 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, driven by a growth rate that is double that of the broader economy, a senior government official said on Tuesday.Speaking at the Nasscom Global...
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Kochi, March 17 ICAR-CMFRI announced on Tuesday that it has launched a research initiative to explore fishery resources associated with seamounts in the Arabian Sea, with a special focus on cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish, and octopus.In a press release, the Indian Council of...
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Washington, March 17 – Senior Democratic lawmakers have raised fresh concerns over the Trump administration's decision to approve the sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, warning that it could undermine US national security.Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of...
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New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi Transport Department is planning to introduce AI-enabled bus shelters across the national capital that will provide commuters with real-time information on bus routes, frequency, and expected waiting times.Officials said the system will also help the Delhi...
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New Delhi, March 16 Travel booking aggregator MakeMyTrip said on Monday that it is evaluating a potential listing of its Indian business in the country to catalyze the brand's growth in its core market, strengthen its leadership in India, and support long-term growth.The NASDAQ-listed firm...
New Delhi, March 16 A parliamentary panel has recommended that the budget allocation for the agriculture department needs to be increased to deal with challenges such as climate change and market volatility.A Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing presented a...
New Delhi, March 16 Mastercard announced the launch of ‘Lifestyle Navigator’ on Monday, an AI-powered travel and lifestyle concierge developed in collaboration with online travel platform MakeMyTrip. The platform aims to offer more personalized travel discovery and planning experiences.The...
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New Delhi, March 16 L&T Technology Services (LTTS) announced on Monday its AI-powered digital twin platform for lung navigation, surgical planning, and respiratory diagnostics.In a statement, LTTS said the platform combines its expertise in medical imaging, AI-driven diagnostics, and connected...
New Delhi, March 16 Over $442 billion has been siphoned off from the global economy in 2025 through financial fraud, Interpol said in its global financial fraud threat assessment for 2026, released on Monday.The report maintained that the overall global risk related to financial fraud remains...
NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba stated today that well-designed competition laws create the moral framework for markets. Speaking at the 11th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in New Delhi, Mr. Gauba highlighted that in an emerging economy like India, competition laws and...
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Gandhinagar, March 16 Over the past decade, India has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation in the defence and security ecosystem, and is today investing in next-generation technology, transforming the way defence solutions are conceived and developed, Union Minister Rajnath Singh said here on...
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New Delhi, March 12 – Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Ambassadors from Nordic countries discussed ways to strengthen ties, including focusing on sectors like trade and investment, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum, renewable...
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India and the Nordic countries today emphasized the importance of utilizing both the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the India-EFTA TEPA. Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, hosted a luncheon for Nordic Ambassadors in New Delhi today. In a social media post, the...
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Kolkata, March 16 Larsen & Toubro Group firm LTM has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur to design in-depth training programs for its workforce, aimed at enhancing skills in artificial intelligence and related technology areas.The partnership brings together LTM's...
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New Delhi, March 16 UpGrad, a major edtech company led by Ronnie Screwvala, is set to acquire Unacademy in a deal involving a 100 per cent share swap, all-stock transaction.Under the agreement, Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal will continue to lead the company as CEO, focusing on online...
March 16, New Delhi — U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of using artificial intelligence as a "disinformation weapon" to exaggerate its wartime achievements and garner support.In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Trump stated that Iran had deployed "kamikaze boats" that do not...