Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended DS Kutey, Special Secretary of the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), for exercising undue influence on the election machinery. This decisive action comes amid ongoing investigations into election conduct irregularities. In an official order addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, the ECI mandated…
Ghaziabad: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), organized an Awareness Workshop for Sanchar Mitras today. The Sanchar Mitra program enlists student volunteers to empower citizens in navigating the digital world safely and efficiently by raising awareness about citizen-centric services and the dangers…
New Delhi: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) launched its latest mountaineering expedition to Mount Kang Yatse-II, a peak located in the Ladakh region at an altitude of 6,250 meters (20,505 feet). The expedition, flagged off by DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, marks the 87th such mission organized by the NCC since 1970. The team,…
New Delhi: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Ayush, today launched “PRAGATI-2024” (Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation). This initiative aims to foster collaborative research in Ayurveda, creating opportunities for the Ayurveda drug industry and enhancing the development of high-quality, research-based Ayurvedic products….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today organized a National Workshop on “Powering Transformation through UI/UX for Digital Governance” at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The workshop aimed to set guidelines for improving user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) for government websites, portals, and applications. As the digital landscape…
Neemrana: The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, organized a Chintan Shivir on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Strategy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Trade Negotiations from 16 to 17 May 2024. This…
Faridabad: The Institute of Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (iBRIC), in collaboration with the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), has commenced the 2nd THSTI Advanced Course in Vaccinology (TiVaC) today. The course, running from May 27 to June 1, 2024, aims to provide a comprehensive…
New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) organized a two-day Climate Change Conclave at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi from May 27–28, 2024. The event convened experts from across India to discuss the development of foundational models in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for climate modeling, data quality control, improving climate predictions, and…
Antwerp: In a display of unwavering determination, the Indian men’s hockey team secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against Argentina in their fourth match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Key players for India included Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’), and Captain Harmanpreet Singh, who delivered a hat-trick (29’,…
Guwahati: In a pioneering move for education in Northeast India, Royal Global School in Guwahati has introduced ‘Iris’, the region’s first AI-powered teacher. Clad in the traditional Mekhela-Chador, Iris made a memorable debut, captivating students and educators alike during her inaugural session. Iris’s introduction marks a significant leap in the integration of artificial intelligence within…
