Microsoft to expand AI, cloud infrastructure in Spain, invest $2.1 bn in next 2 yrs
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Microsoft's Vice Chair and President Brad Smith has announced that the company will expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Spain via an investment of $2.1 billion in the next two years.
PM Modi witnesses Samsung ‘Galaxy AI’ at UP event
Lucknow, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met J.B. Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, at the UP Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0 (GBC 4.0) and witnessed the recently-launched ‘Galaxy AI’ features.
Air India selects Thales’ in-flight entertainment system
Chennai, Feb 19 - Tata group owned Air India has selected Thales' in-flight entertainment solution. According to Thales, it will upgrade and retrofit Air India's current fleet of 40 Boeing 777s and 787s with its AVANT Up system, starting in 2024 and continuing
IEPFA signs pact with DBS Bank to protect investors
New Delhi, Feb 19 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and DBS Bank here on Monday to spread safety messages among investors.
Govt’s coal mines auction gets huge response as 40 offline bids come in
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The Ministry of Coal on Monday said that it has received an overwhelming response for the coal mines offered under the 9th round of commercial auctions with as many 40 bids coming in offline form.
Agro experts see Neem as a forestry plantation option for India
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The two-day Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair that started here on Monday has identified neem as a plantation forestry option which would sustain the raw material requirements of industry.
Sonowal to throw open inland waterway projects worth Rs 254 crore in North-East
New Delhi, Feb 19 - In a significant push towards revitalising the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector and bolstering connectivity in the North Eastern Region, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate key projects worth more than Rs 254 crore
Delhi records 14.7 degrees as minimum temp, AQI in ‘poor’ category
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The national capital on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature at 14.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, adding that there is a possibility of drizzle during the day.
Jammu decks up to receive PM Modi today
Jammu, Feb 20 - Jammu, the city of temples, is all decked up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as thousands of people wait eagerly to hear him at a massive public rally in the city.
Farmers reject Centre’s proposal on MSP on five crops
Chandigarh, Feb 19 - In a setback, farm union leaders on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of buying pulses, maize and cotton at minimum support price (MSP) by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest.
I&B Minister Anurag Thakur condemns ‘attack on media freedom’ in Bengal
New Delhi/Kolkata, Feb 19 - A reporter working with Republic Bangla, who was filing ground reports from the trouble-ridden Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district since the time tension broke out there last week, was arrested by the police late on Monday evening.
INDUS-X Summit to be held on Feb 20 in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 19 - Ministry of Defence on Monday said that the much-anticipated INDUS-X Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 20.
With two aircraft carriers, Indian Navy kicks off MILAN 2024 joint exercise
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The 12th edition of the Naval exercise 'Milan' began on Monday in which more than 50 nations are taking part.
J&K admin declares Jammu ‘no drone zone’ ahead of PM Modi visit
Jammu, Feb 19 - J&K administration has declared Jammu division as a “no drone zone” ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one day visit to Jammu on February 20.
From US to UAE: As Hindus abroad grow, so do their places of worship
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The construction, inauguration, and restoration of its temples across the world is yet another testament to India building and deepening its ties with its 32 million-plus-strong diaspora and an estimated 1.2 billion Hindus across the world.
Heavy rain hits California with millions under flood alerts
Los Angeles, Feb 20 - New rounds of heavy rain soaked large portions of Southern California, and up to 37 million people are under flood alerts.
Iran’s FM urges UN to prevent Israel’s military offensive on Rafah
Tehran, Feb 20 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on the United Nations to prevent a possible major Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Brazil recalls ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations amid diplomatic crisis with Israel
Brasilia, Feb 20 - The Brazilian government has called its ambassador in Tel Aviv, Frederico Meyer, back to the country for consultations after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced harsh criticism of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, in response to the
Consensus reached over Afghanistan issue despite Taliban’s absence: UN chief
Doha, Feb 20 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that international representatives have reached consensus on some key issues concerning Afghanistan after a two-day meeting in Doha, but obstacles remain.
Biden willing to personally discuss Ukraine aid with top House Republican
Washington, Feb 20 - US President Joe Biden has said that he is willing to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson in order to secure the long-awaited passage of a bill that contains funding for the provision of additional arms to Ukraine.