Smart India Hackathon 2025 valedictory ceremony held in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Dec 10 (IANS) The grand valedictory ceremony of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 – Software Edition, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE, was held at Shivanand Ashram, Ahmedabad, in the encouraging presence of Minister of State for Education, Rivaba R. Jadeja. Gujarat Technological University (GTU), in […]
FutureSkills PRIME benefits over 15.78 lakh candidates in IT sector
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Over 15.78 lakh candidates have benefitted from the FutureSkills PRIME programme aimed at upskilling individuals in new and emerging technologies, the government said on Wednesday. The program implemented with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) aims to build capacity to meet demand in India’s growing technology sector, […]
SIM binding will only safeguard citizens’ interest, says COAI
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Wednesday clarified misconceptions that are being spread post the Union government introducing the requirement of SIM binding for using communication services through applications, saying the development would only safeguard citizen interest. The Industry body said that the narrative that SIM-binding will inconvenience […]
Varanasi to get UP’s first advanced AI and robotics lab; training to begin in 2026
Lucknow, Dec 10 (IANS) In a significant push toward modernising public education, Varanasi is set to launch an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Lab at PM Shri Rajkiya Queens Inter College. The facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology, aims to provide students with practical exposure to AI, electronics, robotics, and other emerging fields. The robotics […]
High-level US team kicks off trade talks with Indian officials
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer held discussions here on Wednesday on the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries. “The two sides exchanged views on matters related to India-US trade and economic ties including on the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial […]
Maha aims to become pumped storage hub: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur, Dec 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Maharashtra aims to establish itself as a Pumped Storage Hub, revealing that the state has reached a generation capacity of 76,115 MW in pumped storage. In the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis, MoUs were also signed. The CM highlighted that the MoUs signed […]
Oman’s envoy expects Delhi-Muscat economic ties to grow stronger
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Oman’s Ambassador to India, Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Alshibani, said on Wednesday that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is likely to be signed soon, will provide an easy gateway for promoting trade and investment between the two countries. “A comprehensive economic agreement usually is a platform that makes […]
Centre has no plan to scrap any green energy project: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Centre has not cancelled the award of any renewable energy project nor has it prepared any list of projects for cancellation in the future, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi told the Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question, the minister said that Renewable Energy […]
India Post currently operates 1.64 lakh post offices across the country: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India Post currently operates 1.64 lakh post offices across the country, supported by a dedicated workforce of 2.78 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia told the Parliament on Wednesday. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing winter session, the minister said the Gramin Dak Sevaks […]
Looking forward to serving India with Starlink: Elon Musk
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is looking forward to serving India with his affordable internet service Starlink. He responded to an X post by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who met Lauren Dreyer, Vice President and Senior Director–Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX. A pleasure to […]
