AB-PMJAY: 2.02 crore claims amounting to Rs 28,732.18 crore settled in FY25, says govt
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) A total of 2.02 crore claims under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme amounting to Rs. 28,732.18 crore have been settled till October, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday. Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a flagship scheme of the government which provides health cover […]
IIT Madras, MeitY join hands to focus on translating AI principles into governance
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Madras are set to host a pre‑summit event on December 11 in Chennai to advance India’s vision for safe, trusted and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI), the government said on Tuesday. Anchored in India’s commitment to ethical, safe, and inclusive AI, […]
Microsoft to invest $17.5 bn in India to scale up AI, PM Modi says will leverage it for better planet
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Global tech giant Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it is investing $17.5 billion in India over the next four years (2026-2029) to drive AI diffusion in the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the country’s youth “will harness this opportunity to innovate and leverage the power of AI […]
Govt’s 7 working groups finalise roadmap for Bharat 6G Mission
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The seven dedicated Working Groups constituted earlier by the Centre under the Bharat 6G Alliance presented their progress and roadmap here at a quarterly review meeting chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday Highlighting the structure of B6GA’s seven working groups, Scindia stressed that technology, spectrum, devices, […]
India emerging as global maritime innovator under PM Modi: Sonowal
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said India’s maritime sector is scaling its priorities from infrastructure expansion and digital innovation to green and sustainable shipping under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Inaugurating the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organisation for Marine Aids […]
India, Australia take significant steps to develop industry-aligned talent: Minister
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India and Australia are taking significant steps toward developing a globally mobile, industry-aligned talent pool, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the third Australia–India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting, he stressed the need for a time-bound roadmap to […]
Govt cuts IndiGo flights by 10 per cent due to crisis
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday issued an order cutting the number of flights that IndiGo can operate by 10 per cent after the massive cancellation of flights by the crisis-ridden airline due to an acute pilot shortage under the new flight duty limitation rules. The order comes after […]
Top global CEOs meet PM Modi, reaffirm investment, expansion in India
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Tech leaders, including Cognizant’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravi Kumar S, Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, assuring investment and further expansion of their operations in India. Cognizant stated that they assured the PM that the company is […]
Andhra to prepare proposals of Rs 40,000 cr under Purvodaya scheme
Amaravati, Dec 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to prepare proposals for projects worth Rs 40,000 crore under the Purvodaya scheme of the Central government. The Chief Minister said Rs 20,000 crore should be allotted to irrigation projects and the remaining Rs 20,000 crore for infrastructure projects. The […]
Gujarat’s Jhopadi Electrification Scheme brings light to over 10 lakh poor households
Gandhinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) To improve the living conditions of the state’s poorest families, the Gujarat government’s Jhopadi Electrification Scheme continues to expand access to free electricity connections for hut dwellers across rural and urban areas. According to the state government, over 10.09 lakh jhopadis have been provided free electricity connections under the scheme so […]
