WPL 2026: UP Warriorz announce Charli Knott as replacement for Tara Norris
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) UP Warriorz have roped in Australia’s Charli Knott as replacement for left-arm medium-pacer Tara Norris, who will be unavailable for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season after being selected for the USA national team for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, scheduled to be held in Nepal from […]
5th T20I: We did not play our best cricket in tournament, says SL skipper Athapaththu
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu lamented that they did not play their “best cricket” against India, picking that as the reason for their debacle as visitors lost the fifth and T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. The clean sweep also marked India Women’s third 5–0 victory in a bilateral T20I series, […]
Govt push, public-private partnership drove Indian space sector growth in 2025
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Policy continuity and institutional clarity by the government and an expanding public-private partnership framework led to the growth of India’s private space sector in 2025, said Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA) on Tuesday. Bhatt noted that 2025 was marked as a decisive year for […]
Over Rs 10,300 crore allocated for IndiaAI Mission, 38,000 GPUs deployed
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India stands at the cusp of a new era powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the government has allocated more than Rs 10,300 crore over the five years for the ‘IndiaAI Mission’ with 38,000 GPUs deployed, it was announced on Tuesday. From expanding computing infrastructure to fostering homegrown models and […]
Gujarat to become 1st state to set up AI research organisation through PPP, CM gives nod
Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) In a move to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, Gujarat will operationalise the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) from January 1, 2026, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval for the initiative, making Gujarat the first state in the country to establish such […]
CM Nitish Kumar inspects Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna
Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inspected the different sections of the newly constructed Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna. The facility spreads across 21 acres in Rajendra Nagar, Patna. During the visit, the Chief Minister thoroughly reviewed the entire complex, including its galleries and scientific exhibits, and […]
India in world’s top 2 list as social protection coverage of citizens crosses 64 pc
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s social protection coverage has risen sharply from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025, taking the country to the second rank in the world after China in providing social protection to its citizens. After the increase in the number of social welfare schemes for the […]
2026 will be a turning point for AI as focus shifts from hype to real-world use: Satya Nadella
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that 2026 will be a crucial year for artificial intelligence, marking a shift from experimentation and excitement to wider, real-world adoption of the technology. In a blog post, Nadella said the AI industry is moving beyond flashy demonstrations and beginning to separate “spectacle” from […]
PM Modi holds brainstorming session with experts in run-up to Budget 2026-27
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with economists and sectoral experts for suggestions on boosting economic growth and creating more jobs in the economy as part of the consultation process for the Union Budget 2026-27, which is likely to be presented in Parliament on February 1. Senior officials […]
PM Modi-themed kites dominate Gujarat markets ahead of International Kite Festival
Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) The International Kite Festival is an annual kite festival held in Gujarat to celebrate Uttarayan – the days marking the transition of winter to summer. The tradition of flying kites during Makar Sakranti has existed in the state for decades, and people start preparing kites months in advance. As the Uttarayan […]
