Patna, February 19 – Union Minister and President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Chirag Paswan, has strongly condemned the controversy surrounding a robot displayed by Galgotias University at the AI Summit, calling the incident extremely damaging to the country's image.Reacting to...
Guwahati, February 19 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that if the BJP returns to power after the assembly polls, the state's education department will hire 55,000 people over the next three years.During the Motion of Thanks on the governor's address in the assembly...
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New Delhi, February 19 As Artificial Intelligence is accelerating rapidly, there is a need to address issues related to governance, accountability, human impact, and cybersecurity, said Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora on Thursday.Expressing confidence, Arora also said that he was deeply...
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KATHUA, FEBRUARY 18: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma chaired a meeting with Revenue Officers of the Hiranagar Sub-Division to review departmental functioning and progress on key assignments.The DC emphasized the need for time-bound and error-free digitization of Jamabandis to enhance...
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Kochi, February 19 The Kerala High Court has observed that there are "deep-rooted systemic deficiencies" in the procedures, supervision, stock accounting, and financial control within the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) regarding sacred offerings at the Sabarimala temple.It stated that the...
New Delhi, February 18 The high court on Wednesday sought the Delhi government's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) aimed at ensuring regular audits of the accounts of recognized private, unaided schools in the national capital.A bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and...
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New Delhi, February 18 The market regulator, Sebi, announced on Wednesday that it has formed a working group to review the regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Providers (ERPs).The decision was made based on feedback received from market participants and stakeholders regarding the...
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A session on Governing Safe and Responsible AI within Digital Public Infrastructure was held at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The session brought together global leaders and experts to examine how artificial intelligence can be integrated into public systems in ways that are...
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New Delhi, February 18 The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reprimanded the Delhi government for "attempting to justify" the delay of over two and a half years in appointing the chairperson and members in the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and said the matter would be...
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Jaipur, February 18 – The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and uproar on Wednesday over the alleged collection of a “consultation fee” of Rs 1,000 from students in state universities and colleges. Opposition members accused the government of irregularities and a lack of...
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New Delhi, February 18 The private university, Galgotias, has been asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after a controversy arose over the display of a made-in-China robotic dog as its own innovation.Following the controversy, IT Secretary S Krishnan said that the government does...
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Bengaluru, February 18 – The Congress-led government in Karnataka issued an order on Wednesday restricting the movement of media personnel within the State Legislature complex (Vidhan Soudha), sparking sharp criticism from opposition parties and raising concerns about press freedom.The...
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JAMMU, February 17: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary held a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on Monday, and called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to expand and strengthen...
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New Delhi, February 17. Bangladesh has been ranked as the 13th lowest in the world, with a score of 24 out of 100 in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, released by Transparency International (TI).This ranking is one step lower, from the bottom, compared to 2024, and two points...
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A pavilion of the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme was inaugurated at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi today. The pavilion is showcasing AI-enabled innovations to strengthen food security through immersive...
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New Delhi, February 17 The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to proactively disclose information related to illegal encroachments, stating that such details are of "recurring public interest" and are frequently sought by citizens under the...
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New Delhi, February 16 The Delhi Assembly has given a "final opportunity" to AAP convener and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear before its Privileges Committee on March 6, in connection with the 'Faansi Ghar' issue, a statement on Monday said.The Privileges Committee is looking...
New Delhi, February 16 Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated on Monday that the values that define sports, including transparency, integrity, and impartiality, also define the election processes.The CEC made the remarks while inaugurating the Election Commission's annual sports week...
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Lucknow, February 16 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that the state has moved from a culture of curfews to the rule of law, transforming the state into a model of investment, innovation, and transparency.Chief Minister Adityanath, participating in the discussion...
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New Delhi, February 16 – The Delhi Assembly's Committee on Privileges has decided to give former Chief Minister and National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal, and other AAP leaders a "final opportunity" to appear in person and give their statements regarding the "Faansi Ghar"...