Govt doubles FCI's authorised capital to Rs 21,000 cr in big boost to farm sector

Global Perspectives: Agriculture, Politics, and Retail Strategies

The Vice-President of India emphasized the importance of journalism, agriculture, and technology in the nation's progress. The European Union faces challenges from farmers protesting against rising costs of farming inputs and climate change impacts. Dec 23, 2024
LG Energy Solution, Qualcomm to boost chip-based battery management

LG Energy Solution, Qualcomm to boost chip-based battery management

LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said on Monday it has reached an agreement with Qualcomm Technologies to jointly accelerate the commercialisation of system-on-chip-based battery management system (SoC-based BMS) diagnostic solutions. Dec 23, 2024
CII seeks priority sector lending for new and emerging sectors

CII seeks priority sector lending for new and emerging sectors

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has sought reforms in India's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework to enable the setting up of more Development Finance Institutions (DFI) to provide funds to new and emerging sectors such as digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare, and innovative manufacturing. Dec 22, 2024
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World Bank okays $800 million loan for developing Amaravati

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved the $800 million Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Programme, aimed to establish the city as a well-managed, climate-resilient growth centre in Andhra Pradesh that generates jobs and improves the lives of its current and future residents. Dec 20, 2024
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Supreme Court goes multilingual: 42,500 judgments translated using AI

The Indian judiciary has taken a significant leap towards technological integration, with over 42,500 Supreme Court judgments now translated into regional languages using Artificial Intelligence (AI). As of now, 36,324 verdicts have been translated into Hindi and 42,765 judgments have been translated into 17 regional languages. These translations are now accessible on the e-SCR portal, as informed to the Parliament. Dec 20, 2024
Hackers use OTP APIs for SMS bombing, 44 Indian APIs exposed

Significant surge in Fake News and Deepfakes Alarms India

A study by the Indian School of Business and CyberPeace reveals a surge in fake news and deepfakes in India, with social media platforms being the primary source. Political fake news accounts for the most significant share, with Twitter and Facebook identified as the leading platforms for spreading misinformation. Dec 20, 2024