IITF 2025: Artisans, exhibitors hail govt support amid record footfall
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Exhibitors and artisans at the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025 (IITF 2025) here are overwhelmed by the massive participation from visitors this year, as thousands visit Bharat Mandapam here to experience India’s diverse crafts, culture and innovations. The fair, which began on November 14, has seen unusually high footfall […]
AI projected to drive 20 pc of India’s IT and tech companies’ revenues by 2030
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become the biggest growth driver for India’s IT services and software export industry, with AI‑led projects projected to account for up to 20 per cent of the sector’s revenue by 2030, a report said on Thursday. The report from investment bank Equirus Capital said […]
Nasscom launches UK Forum to deepen India‑UK tech, AI collaboration
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) on Thursday announced the launch of a UK Forum to deepen bilateral technology and trade ties between India and the United Kingdom. The forum through improving bilateral cooperation aims to drive investment, innovation and high‑value digital jobs, the statement said. The forum […]
NCPEDP urges health insurance for disabled under Ayushman Bharat
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) on Thursday urged for including persons with disabilities’ health insurance under the flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme. According to a white paper unveiled by the NCPEDP in the national capital, the advocacy group noted that 80 per cent of persons […]
UNICEF lauds India for ‘significant progress’ in poverty reduction, investments in children
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India has made significant progress in reducing poverty, and the country’s flagship programmes have supported investments in children, according to the UNICEF on Thursday. The UN agency’s flagship report, The State of the World’s Children 2025, showed that more than 1 in 5 children in low- and middle-income countries, about […]
Google announces anti-scam tools, AI safety efforts for kids, elderly users in India
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Technology major Google on Thursday outlined a broad safety-first road map for India that puts children, teenagers and older adults at the centre of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) protection efforts. The US tech giant unveiled on-device real-time anti‑scam tools, text watermarking and digital‑literacy programmes to make AI safer and more […]
Govt launches Centre of Logistics Training Excellence in Hyderabad to boost tech‑led logistics skilling
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The government launched the Centre of Logistics Training Excellence at the National Skill Training Institute in Hyderabad, which offers simulation labs for truck driving, warehouse operations, and forklift management, an official statement said on Thursday. The centre integrates Industry 4.0 principles and emerging supply chain technologies to ensure learners receive […]
Arunachal CM inaugurates 48th Junior National Badminton Championship
Itanagar, Nov 20 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday inaugurated the Yonex-Sunrise 48th Inter-State, Inter-Zonal and Junior National Badminton Championship, featuring the participation of 32 states and Union Territories and 428 top young shuttlers from across the country. Sports officials said that the week-long prestigious national championship is being hosted under the […]
Hockey: The Netherlands arrive in Chennai for Men’s Junior World Cup
Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) The Netherlands men’s junior hockey team touched down in Chennai on Thursday ahead of the much-anticipated FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10 across the vibrant host cities of Chennai and Madurai. With 24 teams vying for top […]
World Boxing Cup Finals: Jaismine, Nikhat win as India script history with 9 gold medals
Greater Noida, Nov 20 (IANS) Jaismine Lamboria stunned Olympic Medallist Wu Shih Yi while Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Minakshi, Preeti, Arundhati & Nupur won gold medals as India delivered its greatest-ever performance on the global stage, clinching nine gold medals on a landmark final day of the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 at the Shaheed Vijay […]
