India’s UPI proves public digital model can surpass private networks: Report
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the world’s largest real‑time payments system, has proved that inclusion and scale can go together and that a “public, interoperable model can surpass private networks,” a new report said. The report from Interest.co.nz said it offers a template for developing countries in Asia, Africa and […]
AI will enhance efficiency, not replace humans: Karan Adani
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Artificial intelligence will not replace human beings entirely but will act as an efficiency enhancer, enabling fewer people to deliver higher output, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, said on Saturday. Speaking at the Platinum Jubilee (70th) Foundation Day and 20th National Management Day event organised […]
AI-driven clinical tools to remove diagnostic subjectivity in healthcare: Dr. Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to remove subjectivity from medical diagnosis, helping doctors deliver more precise and patient-specific treatment in the years ahead. Speaking at the “Medllumina 2026: International Multi Specialty Medical Conference,” […]
Congress lacks courage to face facts: Rajasthan CM to Oppn amid Assembly uproar
Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Congress during an intense uproar in the Assembly on Saturday, accusing the opposition of avoiding debate and lacking the courage to face facts. “The Congressmen do not dare to hear the truth, so they fled the House. I came […]
Gujarat: 3,000 EV buses, metro and RRTS at core of Olympics-linked plan for Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) A plan to deploy more than 3,000 electric buses alongside expanded metro connectivity and a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to transform Ahmedabad’s urban transport network was unveiled at the inauguration of the ‘Ahmedabad Next’ and ‘Mobility Exhibition’ on Saturday. The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of State for Urban Development […]
India-US trade deal likely to impact the agriculture sector: MP Congress
Bhopal, Feb 21 (IANS) AICC General Secretary and in-charge for Madhya Pradesh Congress, Harish Chaudhary, said on Saturday that the proposed US-India trade deal is likely to impact the agricultural sector and pose a dangerous situation for the farmers. Citing the example of the US food supply blockade between 1965 and 1971, the Congress leader […]
CM Saha asks AAI to conduct feasibility study to revive airport in Tripura
Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Saturday, chaired a high-level review meeting on reviving the long-closed Kailashahar Airport in Tripura’s Unakoti district headquarters, officials said. An official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Chief Minister Saha during the meeting directed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials to revive […]
Assam: BJP to contest in three vacant RS seats
Guwahati, Feb 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the BJP is set to contest the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats from the state that are scheduled to go to the polls on March 16, while preparations are also underway to frame a strategy for the third vacant seat. Sarma […]
Think national, solve real problems: Arunachal Governor to NIT graduates
Itanagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday called upon graduates of the NIT to develop a strong problem-solving mindset aligned with the nation’s needs, urging them to apply their technical knowledge for the larger good of society and national development. Addressing the 12th Convocation of National Institute of […]
Minister Kapil Mishra holds public hearing at Delhi BJP office
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra held a public grievance hearing at State BJP office on Saturday as part of the party’s regular weekend programme and resolved many complaints on the spot, said a BJP leader. A large number of citizens participated in the hearing and presented their concerns directly before Mishra. […]
