King Charles’ charity leads initiative to focus on education of 4 million Indian kids
London, Jan 30 - The British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III, is leading an educational initiative that will impact the lives of up to four million children in India across five years.
1.14 lakh startups generate more than 12 lakh jobs in India: FinMin
New Delhi, Jan 30 - More than 1.14 lakh startups in India have created over 12 lakh jobs so far, the Finance Ministry said in its latest review of the Indian economy.
Budget 2024: No major changes expected in taxation relating to the capital market
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Geojit Financial Services Chief Investment Strategist V. K. Vijayakumar said in the near-term, expectations regarding the budget will influence the market.
OpenAI partners Common Sense Media to minimise AI risks for teens
San Francisco, Jan 30 - Facing intense scrutiny and government probes, OpenAI has announced to partner nonprofit organisation Common Sense Media to minimise AI risks for young adults.
1st human gets brain implant from Neuralink, recovering well: Musk
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that his brain-computer interface company Neuralink has successfully achieved its first human implant, and the test subject is recovering well.
Advent of AI poses big challenge to govts around the world: FinMin
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a big challenge to governments around the world due to the questions it poses to employment, particularly in services sectors, the Finance Ministry said in a review of the Indian economy
Amazon terminates $1.7 bn deal to acquire iRobot amid regulatory hurdles
San Francisco, Jan 29 - Amazon on Monday announced it has terminated its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the maker of consumer robotic vacuums, on mutual conditions.
Apple App Store changes ‘a step in the wrong direction’: Microsoft
San Francisco, Jan 30 - After Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Microsoft has also criticised Apple App Store changes in the EU, calling those "a step in the wrong direction."
Nearly 1.4cr candidates trained under PMKVY since 2015: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The Finance Ministry on Monday said that nearly 1.4 crore candidates have been trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since its inception in 2015, as part of the National Skill Development Mission and the National
India’s social transformation since 2014: A look at key welfare initiatives & achievements
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The Finance Ministry on Monday said that the Central government's expenditure on social services has registered a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9 per cent between the fiscal years 2014 and 2023.
Chennai now on ONDC Namma Yatri’s auto-rickshaw map
Chennai, Jan 29 - Namma Yatri, India's open and community-first auto-rickshaw booking application and a part of the ONDC Network, on Monday added Chennai to its service map.
India expected to become third-largest economy in next 3 years: FinMin
New Delhi, Jan 29 - In the next three years, India is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $5 trillion, the Finance Ministry said in a review of the Indian economy just days before the Interim
Bajaj Finance Q3 net grows to Rs 3,177.39 crore
Chennai, Jan 29 - Non-banking finance company (NBFC) Bajaj Finance Ltd closed the third quarter with an after tax profit of Rs 3,177.39 crore.
Will discuss credit ratings, anti-money laundering platform in BRICS: Russian central bank governor
Moscow, Jan 30 - Russia central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina on Tuesday said that the country will propose key initiatives to enhance cooperation among the BRICS countries in 2024 when it assumes the chairmanship of the bloc.
Work on Ayodhya temple to restart from Feb 15
Ayodhya (UP) Jan 30 - Preparations are now underway to resume unfinished work at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya.
Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival to be held in Feb in Delhi and Chandigarh
New Delhi, Jan 30 - The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival's 20th edition is scheduled to run from February 16 to 25 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi and Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh.
Vijay Chowk reverberated with Indian tunes during Beating Retreat 2024
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The historic Vijay Chowk in the national capital came live to foot-tapping tunes and synchronised steps by members of armed forces during the 'Beating Retreating' ceremony on January 29, marking the end of the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian Defence Secretary to co-chair Joint Military Cooperation meeting in Oman
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will visit Oman on January 30-31, where he will co-chair the 12th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting with its Defence Ministry's Secretary General, Dr Mohammed bin Naseer bin Ali Al-Zaabi, an official statement
Kerala Tourism a hit at global tourism fair in Madrid
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 - Stepping up the global outreach with its highly-rated initiatives, Kerala Tourism has made a big impact at FITUR, the global meeting point for tourism professionals and one the leading trade & tourism fairs in the world, in Madrid, Spain.
‘Unlawful association’: Govt extends ban on SIMI for 5 more years
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The Central government on Monday extended ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for five more years and declared it an 'unlawful association'.