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RuTAGe Smart Village Center (RSVC) launched in Haryana's Mandaura
Sonipat, February 15: The Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAGe) Smart Village Center (RSVC) launched in the Mandaura village of Sonipat on Friday, marking a transformative moment in rural technological advancement, said an official statement.
RuTAGe smart village centers to bridge gap between rural needs, tech advancements: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 15: Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAGe) Smart Village Centres (RSVC) are key to bridge the gap between rural needs and technological advancements, said the government on Saturday.
UAE: Al Zeyoudi engages with senior officials, ministers to accelerate trade ties in high-potential markets
Dubai, February 15: Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has held a series of high-level meetings with senior officials, ministers, and business leaders during the World Governments Summit, in which he underlined the UAE's commitment to trade and innovation as key drivers of long-term, sustainable growth.
PM Modi, Elon Musk discuss strengthening collaboration in innovation, space exploration and AI
Washington, DC, February 14: Tesla CEO Elon Musk called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House in Washington, DC on Thursday (local time). During the meeting, PM Modi and Musk discussed strengthening collaboration between entities of India and the US in innovation, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
Elon Musk calls on PM Modi during US visit
Washington, Feb 14: Elon Musk, a key advisor to US President Donald Trump and CEO of Tesla, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday evening at the Blair House in Washington D.C., the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press statement.
MoS Youth Affairs and Sports Khadse releases Beyond the Field: India's Sportstech Evolution report
New Delhi, February 13: The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Thursday released the insightful report titled "Beyond the Field: India's Sportstech Evolution," a collaborative effort between the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) and Deloitte.
'Future of Innovation' Expo launched at Global Investors' Meet in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 12: The 'Future of Innovation' Expo was launched on Wednesday at the Global Investors Meet here with over 40 global and emerging companies highlighting breakthroughs set to redefine industries.
France, India are together in core values for future of digital world, says founder of Mediawen platform
Paris, February 11: Mediawen Founder and CEO, Erwan de Kerautem, said that France and India are together in core values for future of digital and Europe and expressed admiration of Unified Payment Interface (UPI).
India happy to host next AI Action Summit: PM Modi
Paris, Feb 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that in order to build on the momentum of the AI Action Summit here, India would be happy to host the next Summit.
AI writing code for humanity in this century, time to democratise tech: PM Modi
Paris, Feb 11: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now writing codes of humanity in this century and its potential in transforming millions of lives is absolutely amazing to see and perceive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday.
India-Israel talks on bolstering economic times slated for tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 10: The India-Israel Business Forum and the India-Israel CEO Forum meetings will be held here on Tuesday (February 11) aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the two countries, according to a Commerce and Industry Ministry statement issued on Monday.
89 pc of Indian tech service enterprises begin GenAI proof-of-concept projects
New Delhi, Feb 10: At least 89 per cent of Indian technology service enterprises have initiated generative AI (GenAI) proof-of-concept (POC) projects, with 33 per cent already in production, according to a report on Monday.
Invest Karnataka 2025: A global investment powerhouse with key sessions
Bengaluru, February 9: The Government of Karnataka is set to host Invest Karnataka 2025, the state's flagship Global Investors Meet (GIM), from February 12-14, 2025, with a grand inaugural event scheduled on February 11, 2025. Spearheaded by Minister MB Patil, the summit aims to highlight Karnataka's strategic advantages in fostering innovation, industrial growth, and global partnerships, MB Patil's office said.
DRDO releases redefined and augmented Research verticals and Thrust areas across DIA-CoEs
New Delhi, February 7: Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM) at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) HQs released the redefined and augmented Research Verticals & Thrust Areas across DRDO Industry Academia - Centres of Excellence (DIA-CoEs) to streamline and enhance the focus of Directed Research in New Delhi on Friday, as per a release.
DRDO redefines future tech research at partner academic institutes
New Delhi, Feb 7: To meet future technology challenges, the DRDO has realigned and augmented research areas, adding topics like compound semiconductor technologies, across its Industry-Academia Centres of Excellence, an official said on Friday.
GitHub Copilot introduces new features to help Indian firms boost productivity
Bengaluru, Feb 7: In a bid to further empower businesses globally, including in India, popular developer platform GitHub on Friday announced new features and enhancements to Copilot to streamline coding tasks based on an organisation's specific ways of working.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets OpenAI's Sam Altman, discuss collaboration
New Delhi, February 5: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and discussed India's strategy of creating the entire AI stack - GPUs, model, and apps.
IT Ministry's new AI initiative to combat misinformation in live broadcasting
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MEITy) on Tuesday launched the TruthTell Hackathon, an initiative to create AI-powered solutions for detecting and verifying misinformation in live broadcasts.
Arab Parliament calls for localising AI industry in Arab countries
Cairo, February 3: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, the President of the Arab Parliament, emphasised the necessity of localising the artificial intelligence technology industry in Arab countries.
IIT Mandi hosts HIVE 2.0 to explore innovations in human-computer interaction
Mandi, Feb 2: IIT Mandi on Sunday said that the HIVE 2.0, its flagship event, which started on January 31 to promote translational research by fostering industry-academia collaborations and to explore innovations in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) concluded on February 2.
India bets big on AI, allocates Rs 500 crore for 3 Centres of Excellence
New Delhi, Feb 1: Aligning with India's broader vision to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the creation of three Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in AI for education.
'Evolve into ethical guardians': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's message to CAs
New Delhi, Feb 1: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that chartered accountants' signature is not just a symbol but also a representation of trust, integrity and professionalism. It has the ability to influence financial decisions, shape businesses and impact the lives of one and all.
Govt committed to welfare of poor, middle class: Prez Murmu in Parliament address
New Delhi, Jan 31: President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday highlighted the government's various schemes and goals. She said the government was committed to fulfilling the welfare of the poor and the dreams of the middle class and also was aiming to make India a global innovation powerhouse.
Andhra Pradesh government launches Whatsapp governance 'Mana Mitra' to provide civil services to people
Undavalli, January 30: Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday launched a new initiative, 'Mana Mitra,' aimed at providing civil services to citizens via WhatsApp. The launch took place at Lokesh's residence in Undavalli, Amaravati, according to a release.
India likely to launch its own safe, affordable AI model within 6 months: IT Minister
New Delhi, Jan 30: India is likely to launch its own safe and secure indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) model within six months at an affordable cost, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday.
Andhra Pradesh rolls out WhatsApp Governance
Amaravati, Jan 30: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday rolled out WhatsApp Governance, offering 161 services to citizens initially.
SK Telecom's AI assistant 'aster' to feature connection to major apps
Seoul, Jan 30: SK Telecom's envisioned artificial intelligence (AI) assistant service for global users will likely feature connections to popular online applications, such as Google Calendar, sources said on Thursday.
EU unveils plan to boost competitiveness
Brussels, Jan 30: The European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, a strategic blueprint aimed at restoring the European Union (EU)'s economic edge and driving technological leadership as it seeks to close the gap with the US and China.
AICTE hosts webinar on '2025 - The Year of AI' to shape future of education, research, innovation & industry
New Delhi, January 29: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) successfully organized the first webinar under its flagship initiative, 2025 - The Year of AI, focusing on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in education, research, innovation, and industry.
LinkedIn tests 'News Banner' feature for working professionals in India
New Delhi, Jan 28: Online professional network LinkedIn on Tuesday announced that it is testing the 'News Banner' in India to help professionals easily find and stay current on timely news stories.
IIT Delhi Releases 'Research Impact Report' to mark 67th Foundation Day
New Delhi, January 27: IIT Delhi released its 'Research Impact Report' on the occasion of its 67th Foundation Day on Monday. The report talks about the Institute's contribution to nation-building through various research and innovations in the last seven years by IIT Delhi faculty and students, according to the press release.
Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel launches AI Center of Excellence in GiftCity
Gandhinagar, January 27: Launching the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at GiftCity here on Monday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the AI center will emerge as an important think tank in the region
Singapore calls for proposals to pilot autonomous public buses
Singapore, Jan 27: Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has invited industry players to submit proposals for a pilot programme to test autonomous public buses, the authority announced Monday.
Gujarat aims to lead India's $957 million AI market, sets up centre in GIFT City
Gandhinagar, Jan 27: Gujarat government launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence at Gujarat’s GIFT City, positioning it as a key think tank for AI innovation in the state.
Astana International Forum 2025: Showcasing Kazakhstan's Bold Vision
New Delhi, January 25: A significant event in New Delhi recently presented Kazakhstan's Kazakhstan Born Bold media campaign, as well as the vision and key goals for the upcoming Astana International Forum 2025.
LG Electronics Q4 loss deepens on FX translation losses
Seoul, Jan 23: LG Electronics, South Korea's leading home appliance maker, said on Thursday its fourth-quarter net loss deepened from a year earlier as a weak won pushed up foreign exchange translation losses.
Former Standard Chartered Bank MD turns entrepreneur, launches Akashaverse platform providing immersive experience
New Delhi, January 23: Sanjeev Mehta, former managing director of Standard Chartered Bank who resigned from the top post in September 2024, has become an entrepreneur with the launch of a new-age startup venture called Akashaverse.
AI technologies set to revolutionise Indian businesses this year: Report
New Delhi, Jan 23: India is expected to witness a transformative shift in its technological landscape this year, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI), a report said on Thursday.
Infosys to create 17,000 new jobs in Telangana, expand IT campus in Pocharam, Hyderabad
Davos, January 23: Infosys Limited has announced plans to significantly expand its IT campus at Pocharam in Hyderabad, creating 17,000 additional jobs.
Telangana highlights skill development initiatives at CII Breakfast Session in Davos
Davos, January 22: Addressing the gathering at CII's breakfast session in Davos, D Sridhar Babu, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, highlighted the state's commitment to skill development.