digital literacy

Washington, March 25 – First Lady Melania Trump launched a new global coalition bringing together 45 countries and major technology companies, calling for a coordinated effort to expand access to education and technology for children worldwide.Speaking at the inaugural “Fostering the Future...

Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government has proposed a draft policy for responsible digital use among students, amid growing concerns about excessive screen time, technology addiction, and cyber risks, emphasizing the need for schools to incorporate digital wellness into the curriculum for...

Bengaluru, March 23 Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa said on Monday that the government will introduce a comprehensive framework to regulate the use of mobile phones and social media among students under 16 years of age, acknowledging growing concerns about its...

Mumbai, March 12 Adani Group's CSR arm, Adani Foundation, plans to empower one million women across the country under its Swabhimaan initiative, its chairperson Priti Adani said on Thursday, while asserting that empowering a woman is not merely helping an individual but investing in the future...

Bengaluru, March 12 The Karnataka government on Thursday expanded its partnership with the British Council to strengthen English language learning, library services, and knowledge access in rural areas through the state's Gram Panchayat Arivu Kendras.Under this collaboration by the State's...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

Chandigarh, March 10 – Chandigarh has achieved a major milestone by attaining a literacy rate of 99.93 per cent, making it a fully literate Union Territory (UT).To celebrate this achievement, the Education Department of the Chandigarh Administration organized a felicitation ceremony on Tuesday...

New Delhi, March 10 Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Milind Murli Deora urged the government on Tuesday to make social media companies more accountable, as he highlighted the adverse impact of digital platforms, especially on teenagers.Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Deora...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

Hyderabad, March 6 BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said on Friday that the younger generation should take an interest in politics instead of viewing it as a "dirty game".Swaraj, who spoke at an event organized here by Telangana BJP's Mahila Morcha to celebrate International Women's Day, also said that...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...

New Delhi, March 1 – Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta inaugurated a computer education center and reading room in Nangloi on Sunday, describing it as another step towards “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India).Speaking at the inauguration of the Savitri Devi Goyal Institute of Computer...

New Delhi, February 27 – There is a debate surrounding reports that some Indian states are considering banning social media for children under 16 years of age, given its effects on young minds.In Australia, a law has been created to protect young people from features that encourage excessive...

In 2026, the India AI Impact Summit highlighted that artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword used by business leaders and tech professionals. It's increasingly seen as a tool for development that should address real-world problems rather than theoretical or technological goals...

Patna, February 23 The Bihar government is planning to formulate a policy to regulate screen time and exposure to social media among children, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary informed the Assembly on Monday.Choudhary, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the government has sought a...

The President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, stated that education is the key to ensuring that artificial intelligence is used responsibly. He made this statement while addressing the session on "AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New...

New Delhi, February 17 The Delhi government inaugurated an artificial intelligence-enabled CM SHRI School in Sarojini Nagar on Tuesday, announcing plans to make 7,000 classrooms "smart" by March 31.Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the school and formally launched the...

New Delhi, February 16 Union Minister Jitin Prasada urged caution in the use of AI tools on Monday, saying that misinformation generated through artificial intelligence has the power to undermine democratic systems.Speaking at a session at the AI Impact Summit here, the Minister of State for...

In New York, on February 16, a strong partnership between India and the US in artificial intelligence (AI) offers tremendous opportunities across various sectors, including healthcare, education, job training, and digital literacy, according to a senior official at Rubrik, a major AI operations...

New Delhi, February 15 India has "all the ingredients to be a full-stack AI leader," said Sam Altman ahead of his visit to the country for the Global AI Impact Summit, citing its tech talent, national strategy, and optimism about the technology's potential.Calling India the world's largest...