New Delhi: The 6th meeting of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Ministerial Council convened today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in a hybrid format. Chaired by the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada, the meeting saw significant participation from international leaders, including Vice Minister from…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Thursday reclaimed nearly two acres of government land in Shampur as part of its ongoing drive against illegal encroachments, demolishing several unauthorised structures during a major eviction operation carried out with police support. The eviction drive was conducted in the Shampur area under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur Police…
New Delhi: In a celebration of young sporting talent, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, engaged with young athletes and para-athletes from Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV) who have excelled at national and international levels. The event featured India’s first…
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development Department of Odisha launched the State-Level Nutrition Month-2024 with a special ceremony held at the State Women and Child Institute in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The event marks the start of a month-long initiative focused on raising awareness and tackling malnutrition across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance the cultural landscape of Odisha, the State Cabinet granted its approval on Friday for the establishment of the Odisha Culture Development Service (OCDS) Cadre. This initiative is part of a comprehensive restructuring plan for the Odisha Culture Service Cadre, aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals to contribute to…
Kundli: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) held its fifth convocation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 764 graduates. Anita Praveen, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), served as the Chief Guest, with Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary of MoFPI, and Pankkaj Aggarwal, Managing Director of Haldiram, attending as Guests…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored the vital role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s future, stressing that while AI is a powerful tool, it must be used responsibly and optimally. Speaking at the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024, he highlighted the theme, “AI for India: Advancing India’s AI Development…
New Delhi: In a major boost to urban development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament. The fund will support ‘Cities as Growth Hubs’, ‘Creative Redevelopment of Cities’, and ‘Water and Sanitation’ initiatives, with an initial allocation of ₹10,000…
New Delhi:To enhance India’s information security infrastructure, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) and the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing research and development in crucial fields such as Cyber Security, Quantum Technologies, Hardware Security, and Cryptology. This collaboration is expected to…
Bangkok: In a deeply reverential ceremony at the Sanam Luang Pavilion, the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and His Two Disciples were enshrined for public veneration. The auspicious event unfolded with great devotion and holy chanting, marking a significant moment of spiritual significance. The Governor of Bihar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, presented the Holy Relics of…
