Mahakumbh 2025: MeitY’s Bhashini provides multilingual access in 11 languages
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) has integrated its AI-driven language translation tool — Bhashini — at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj being held from January 13 to February 26, to boost accessibility in 11 languages. The Ministry noted that Bhashini’s language translation ecosystem will help those attending the […]
Eye tests can help predict stroke risk: Study
Sydney, Jan 14 (IANS) Routine eye tests can accurately predict a person’s risk of stroke, according to an international research team on Tuesday. The research, led by the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) in Melbourne, Australia identified a blood vessel “fingerprint” at the back of the eye that can be used to predict a […]
GenAI adoption projected to transform nearly 3.8 crore jobs in India by 2030
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Generative AI (GenAI) adoption is projected to transform at least 38 million (3.8 crore) jobs in India by 2030, driving a 2.61 per cent productivity boost to the economy through gains in the organised sector and additional 2.82 per cent with the adoption of GenAI by the unorganised sector, […]
India’s automobile sales surge 11.6 pc to record 2.5 crore units in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India’s automobile sales surged by a robust 11.6 per cent in 2024 to scale the highest-ever mark of 2.5 crore units compared to the corresponding figure of 2.3 crore units in the previous year, according to wholesale data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday. With […]
Starlink service may be available in South Korea as early as April
Seoul, Jan 14 (IANS) US space firm SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is expected to become available in South Korea as early as April, industry sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources, Seoul’s Ministry of Science and ICT plans to devise regulations on Elon Musk-owned Starlink’s use of local frequencies later this week, paving […]
Meghalaya CM distributes tablets to students in West Garo Hills
Shillong, Jan 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday handed over M-Tab (learning tablets) to students of West Garo Hills at a programme held in Tura. The M-Tab is an initiative of the Meghalaya CM’s Student Digital Learning Scheme, which aims to promote e-education in the state. The tablet is loaded with […]
India’s coal Imports decline by 3.1 pc during April-October as local production rises
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India’s imports of high-quality coal declined by 3.1 per cent in the first seven months (April-October) of FY 2024-25 to 149.39 million tonnes (MT), compared to 154.17 MT during the same period in the previous year, due to the increase in domestic production, the Ministry of Coal said on Tuesday. […]
Vehicle finance AUM in India to touch Rs 9.4 lakh cr through FY26, used vehicles’ sale to surge
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The vehicle finance assets under management (AUM) in India is expected to touch Rs 9.4 lakh crore through next fiscal (FY26) with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-16 per cent for this fiscal and next, according to a report on Tuesday. The continued demand for used vehicles and […]
EET Fuels secures further investor confidence in strategic decarbonisation ambition
Stanlow (UK), Jan 14 (IANS) EET (Essar Energy Transition) Fuels has said it is pleased to confirm it has successfully attracted new financing facilities demonstrating market confidence in the company’s decarbonisation strategy, market position and strategic importance. With plans to become the leading low carbon process refinery, through the delivery of a 95 per cent […]
3 Indian banks among top 25 global banks by market cap, ICICI standout performer
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Three Indian banks — HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and the State Bank of India (SBI) — ended the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 at the 13th, 19th, and 24th spots in the top 25 global banks by market capitalisation, respectively, according to a new report. While HDFC Bank ended Q4 […]
