India is pursuing trust-based AI governance vision: PSA Sood

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) India is pursuing a trust-based approach to artificial intelligence governance that emphasises inclusion, innovation, and safeguards rather than rigid regulation, the country’s top scientific adviser told the think-tank community. Speaking virtually from New Delhi, Principal Scientific Adviser, Ajay Kumar Sood told a CSIS conference that AI governance has become a core […]
India, France frame AI Impact Summit as global south milestone

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) India and France presented the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as a turning point in global artificial intelligence governance, with a focus on inclusion, development, and real-world outcomes. Participating in a panel discussion at a CSIS conference here, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay M Kwatra and French Ambassador […]
Trump says US sending larger naval force towards Iran

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is moving a larger naval force toward Iran, saying Washington hopes to reach a deal but is prepared for other outcomes if talks fail. Trump said the deployment would be bigger than the US naval presence near Venezuela. He described it as a “large […]
AI policy choices in coming years will shape economic growth, global power: Romesh Wadhwani

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly that national policy choices made in the next few years will determine economic growth, geopolitical power, and social stability, technology entrepreneur Romesh Wadhwani said. Delivering the keynote address at a major CSIS conference ahead of India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit, Wadhwani said AI is entering […]
Supplies running out at Syria’s Al-Hol camp as clashes block aid deliveries

DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): An international humanitarian organization has warned that supplies are running out at a camp in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Daesh group, as the country’s government fights to establish control over an area formerly controlled by Kurdish fighters. The late Friday statement by Save the Children came a week after […]
Ramallah talks focus on border crossings

RAMALLAH(RAHNUMA): Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa chaired a meeting at his office in Ramallah on Saturday to review developments at border crossings, including the Karama crossing in the West Bank and the Rafah crossing in the Gaza Strip, as well as ways to develop and upgrade the crossings. The meeting focused on improving the management […]
“JOSEPHIESTA 2026” SPARKS YOUTH ENERGY AT ST. JOSEPH’s COLLEGE

Hyderabad, Jan.31 (RAHNUMA): St. Joseph’s Degree and PG College hosted “Josephiesta 2026”, a vibrant inter-collegiate fest that showcased student talent across academics, sports and culture, turning the campus into a hub of youthful energy and creativity. The event was inaugurated by Deepak John Kokkadan, Chairman of the Telangana Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, who encouraged students […]
FTCCI puts spotlight on value-driven real estate at Telangana summit

Hyderabad, Jan.31 (RAHNUMA): The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) hosted a high-level summit titled “Telangana Real Estate: Creating Value Beyond the Square Foot” at T-Hub, Hyderabad, bringing together senior policymakers, developers, investors and industry experts to chart the next phase of the state’s real estate growth. As Hyderabad accelerates its journey […]