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20K farmers to get AI training on their phones; Govt plans to boost skilling, AI literacy in agriculture

The two day 'Global IndiaAI Summit' concluded last week in New Delhi displaying "India's commitment to advancing the responsible development, deployment, and adoption of AI." With a focus on future skilling, a new phone-based AI skilling application will be tested by 20,000 farmers in Maharashtra.

Jul 8, 2024

IBT Awards 2024: Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal Among Top 20 CEOs

In the dynamic landscape of online education, Gaurav Munjal stands out as a visionary leader who has redefined learning opportunities through his platform, Unacademy.

Jul 7, 2024

PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's Address in the Rajya Sabha, hit out at the Opposition over its 'selective politics' on atrocities against women and termed it a matter of concern.

Jul 3, 2024

India to be part of citizen astronaut programme by SERA, Blue Origin

In a bid to democratise space, US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin on Monday announced India as a partner nation in their human spaceflight programme.

Jul 1, 2024

Maha Budget: Ahead of Assembly polls, govt announces freebies & sops worth over Rs 1 lakh crore

Months before the Assembly elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance and planning portfolios, presented a full budget for 2024-25 in the state Assembly on Friday with freebies and sops worth over Rs 1 lakh crore.

Jun 28, 2024

K'taka Min Zameer stirs row claiming Congress won Bidar LS seat because of Muslim votes

Karnataka Minister for Housing, Minority Welfare, and Waqf, Zameer Ahmed Khan has stirred a controversy by stating that Congress candidate Sagar Khandre won only because of Muslim votes from the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency.

Jun 25, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

With 10 days to go for New Criminal Laws, Mamata Banerjee urges PM to postpone implementation

With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.

Jun 21, 2024

Bengaluru hospital successfully performs rare heart re-transplant

Bengaluru's Aster Hospital Achieves Rare Heart Re-Transplant Success

In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Aster Hospitals in Bengaluru have successfully performed a rare heart re-transplant procedure, marking a significant milestone in the country's medical history. The patient, a 32-year-old engineer, had previously undergone a heart transplant in 2016.

Jun 20, 2024

India Boosts Defence Self-Reliance with Major Helicopter Procurement

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). This move is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative and the vision of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Jun 18, 2024

Adani Ports says ESG climate-friendly practices strengthened across its supply chain

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Friday said it has been recognised by CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) for its efforts in tackling climate change and implementing best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices across its supply chain.

Jun 15, 2024

Leveraging AI to Combat Climate Change Through Smarter HVAC Systems

Ironically, as the world warms, we are increasing our use of cooling systems to maintain comfort.

Jun 14, 2024

Karnataka's Min for IT/BT Kharge launches new scale-up programme for startups in California

Priyank Kharge, Karnataka's Minister for IT/BT, announced 'Hypergrowth Global Karnataka', a global late-stage scaling programme at London Tech Week, stated an official release on Wednesday. Minister Kharge made the announcement at the event in San Francisco, California, last evening.

Jun 12, 2024

India has potential to create over 10 crore new jobs by 2030: PHDCCI

India holds the potential to create more than 10 crore new jobs by 2030, as the economy is likely to add $3.3 trillion to the GDP by the same time frame, industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Tuesday.

Jun 11, 2024

Modi 3.0 cabinet: New appointments and portfolios announced [Complete list]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled his cabinet for his third term, introducing new faces and reassigning key portfolios to ensure effective governance. Take a look at the complete list of cabinet members, their portfolios, alongside MoS responsibilties.

Jun 10, 2024

US-based Vattikuti Foundation to nurture 20 medical students in India in robotic surgery

US-based Vattikuti Foundation on Friday announced to launch 'Vattikuti Explorers', a national competition aimed at identifying 20 innovative medical students in India and nurturing them in the field of robotic surgery.

May 31, 2024

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