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Chennai, February 23 – The Tamil Nadu BJP has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s technology-driven governance model, asserting that recent initiatives such as the WAVES Summit and the AI Impact Summit underscore the Centre’s commitment to transforming India into a global leader in Artificial...

Lucknow, February 22 – Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya embarked on a high-profile foreign visit to Germany and the UK on Sunday, aimed at attracting global investment and showcasing the state as a powerhouse of economic opportunity. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister...

Lucknow, February 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that the state has successfully reduced the dropout rate in schools under the Basic Education Council to zero.He attributed this achievement to the effective use of technology and identified a key reason for...

Meerut (UP), February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut, stating that the BJP's work culture ensures the timely completion of projects once their foundation is laid.Addressing a gathering here, the Prime Minister...

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu stated today that the Centre is developing plans to further enhance tourist destinations around prominent temples in Andhra Pradesh under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme.Earlier in the day...

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has suggested including the state's border blocks under the "Aspirational Districts" and "Aspirational Blocks" programs. He stated that these blocks require a strong framework to ensure they are not left behind in the nation's development journey.He was...

New Delhi, February 20 The government is considering creating a "comprehensive AI stack" based on anonymized datasets that researchers and startups can access to drive the next wave of innovation, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Friday.The minister also proposed the creation of an...

Palghar, February 19 As many as 12 million trees will be planted in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, according to Forest Minister and district guardian minister Ganesh Naik, who announced this on Thursday.He was speaking after inaugurating the Global Konkan Festival and the Palghar Mini...

February 19, New Delhi: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for artificial intelligence. Speaking at Bharat Mandapam, he commended the PM's approach to using AI for the benefit of the public and highlighted his ongoing efforts in this area.

Ludhiana, February 19 – At the historic Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Thursday that the sports budget would be increased in the upcoming state budget, emphasizing a determined effort to channelize the energy of the youth into constructive...

New Delhi, February 19 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 25 new Atal canteens during an event in the city on Thursday and announced that with the addition of the new facilities, the number of thalis served daily will increase to 71,000, according to government officials.She...

New Delhi, February 19 The government is aware of the challenges that the Indian IT industry is facing due to artificial intelligence and is working with academia to upskill and reskill talent, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.During his welcome address at the inaugural session...

New Delhi, February 18 – Digital rights activist and technology policy commentator Nikhil Pahwa described the ongoing India AI Summit as a "transformative moment" on Wednesday, stating that the event could significantly accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across government...

Union Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized today that India is strongly focused on using AI to solve real-world problems. He made this statement while addressing the opening ceremony of a Research Symposium on the third day of the India AI Impact...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the reopening of 14 tourist destinations, following discussions with the Union Minister. He also directed officials to ensure seamless essential services and facilities for the public during the holy month of Ramadhan.Srinagar, February...

Kolar, February 17 – Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M B Patil, announced on Tuesday that 500 H125 light helicopters will be manufactured over the next 20 years at the country’s first private-sector helicopter assembly facility.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French...

Mumbai, February 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the 'India-France Year of Innovation' on Tuesday.Hours after announcing the elevation of the decades-old ties to a "special strategic partnership", the two leaders attended the event where New...

February 17, New Delhi – Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the session on 'Pushing the Frontier of AI in India' at Bharat Mandapam today.The session highlighted India's transition from policy vision to large-scale implementation, leveraging public digital infrastructure, Centres...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India anticipates over two hundred billion dollars in AI investment over the next two years. Addressing a press conference on the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi today, Mr. Vaishnaw said that the summit is receiving a...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 16 Over 1,000 village offices across Kerala have been converted into "smart village offices," state Revenue Minister K Rajan said here on Monday.Addressing a function after inaugurating 27 newly completed smart village offices here, the minister said that 622 new...