New Delhi, March 25 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a five-year extension of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme, committing Rs 1,800 crore to modernize and secure the country's immigration system through March 2031.The Cabinet, chaired by Prime...
Shimla, March 13 Urban centers in Himachal Pradesh are steadily transforming into AI-enabled smart cities while maintaining balance with the state's unique mountain ecosystem, Principal Advisor for Information Technology and Innovation to the Chief Minister, Gokul Butail, said on Friday...
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New Delhi, March 12 Global used car marketplace CARS24 has acquired the automotive utility platform Vehicle Info from Surat-based Vasundhara Infotech LLP for an undisclosed amount, according to a statement.Vehicle Info enables users to access a range of vehicle-related services through a...
Mumbai, March 11 Maharashtra Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday directed the IT department to prepare a model framework and comprehensive policy within a month to streamline the delivery of government digital services via Maha e-Seva and Aadhaar service centres.He noted...
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Johannesburg, March 10 India is confident about the latest round of talks aimed at finalizing the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), the Indian envoy here has said.The agreement will give market access for many Indian goods to South Africa, Namibia...
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Aizawl, March 7 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the national capital, but by its proximity to new economic opportunities.Addressing the 20th convocation of the Mizoram University (MZU) here, the...
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Aizawl, March 7 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeastern region has been placed at the center of India's development narrative, reflecting the government's strong commitment to the region's growth and...
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Ahmedabad, March 5 – The Ahmedabad police have arrested an illegal immigrant from West Bengal for his alleged involvement in a network that sent bomb threat emails to schools, courts, airports, and government institutions across several states, including several incidents reported in Gujarat...
New Delhi, February 27 The government on Friday released the new series of Annual and Quarterly National Accounts or GDP estimates, with a base year of 2022–23, replacing the previous series with a base year of 2011–12.Here is a quick guide to the fundamental terms used to measure India's...
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London, February 24 AI could soon better understand people's accents and dialects, thanks to a landmark study being led by the University of Sheffield.The study, led by Dr. Chris Montgomery from the University's School of English in collaboration with ICS.AI, the UK's fastest-growing...
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New Delhi, February 17 The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), the apex body for the non-alcoholic beverage industry, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Gunveena Chadha as its new Secretary General.Prior to joining IBA, Chadha served as Deputy Secretary General at the Federation of Indian...
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New Delhi, February 16 – The Unique Identification Authority of India has observed almost 14 million downloads of the new Aadhaar App so far, reflecting the strong public adoption and growing trust of residents in secure, digital, and convenient Aadhaar services.The achievement highlights the...
New Delhi, February 12 India said on Thursday that its joint statement with the US remains the basis for a proposed interim trade agreement, and that the amendments in a White House fact sheet reflect the shared understandings.The fact sheet, issued by the White House on Monday, triggered a...
New York/Washington, February 10 India has already begun "winding down" its purchases of Russian oil, and New Delhi is "stepping up" its purchases of energy from the United States and other sources, according to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, who made the statement on...