Over 600 technology experts to discuss AI, cybersecurity at APNIC conference
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Over 600 internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders will gather in Mumbai for the 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) from September 4 to September 10, 2026, to discuss AI, cybersecurity and the resilience of Internet infrastructure, an official statement said on Monday. The conference will bring together technical experts, network […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai tomorrow
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the commencement of one of the world’s largest annual fintech gatherings that brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors and academia. The four-day event, scheduled from September 8 […]
Piyush Goyal floats 5-point plan to boost ecosystem to target 10 million medical value tourists
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday outlined a five-point action plan to strengthen India’s medical value tourism ecosystem and position the country as a gateway for international health and wellness services with the highest quality standards. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Sanjeevani 2026’ at the ‘Bharat […]
NITI Aayog urges strategic electrification of India’s key freight corridors
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Monday underscored the need for strategic electrification of key freight corridors, given that 70 per cent of the country’s freight moves by road. Observing that only around 800 heavy-duty electric trucks were sold in 2025, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, called for blended finance mechanisms, leasing models, […]
Maha govt forms tender committee to set up NBFC for ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ credit need
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) In a major move to boost its long-term development plans, the Maharashtra government on Monday constituted a specialised tendering committee to oversee the creation and operationalisation of a dedicated State financial institution. Registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), this entity is designed to […]
MP CM Mohan Yadav invites global investors at AIM Congress 2026
Bhopal/Dubai, Sep 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday invited investors from across the world to invest in the state, describing it as a rapidly emerging industrial hub located at the heart of India’s vast domestic market. Addressing the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Chief […]
Ram Gopal Varma says AI could leave humans with neither muscle nor mind to work
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has drawn a parallel with the Industrial Revolution, which replaced several physical jobs, and said that artificial intelligence is now beginning to “erase” jobs that require human thinking and creativity. Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, the filmmaker wrote: “With AI, the first jobs to vanish […]
‘Bigg Boss 20’: Nehal Chudasama says watching new season brought back ‘a lot of flashbacks’
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Former ‘Bigg Boss 19’ contestant Nehal Chudasama, who initially decided against watching the latest season of the reality show as she felt it could be “more traumatic than fun”, said watching the 20 edition brought back several flashbacks from her own stint on the show. Nehal took to X, formerly called […]
Kailash Kher reveals why he never chases music trends: ‘I never compromise with my style’
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Singer Kailash Kher has opened up about his approach to music and why he has never felt the need to chase changing market trends. Talking about his latest track, ‘Tham Jaa’, the singer emphasized the importance of staying authentic to one’s emotions, lyrics, and musical identity. Kailash told IANS that since […]
Adnan Sami says it was never difficult to find work in India as a Pakistani: ‘A lot changed after I got Indian citizenship’
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Singer and composer Adnan Sami has opened up how his life changed after he became an Indian citizen. The singer made the revelations during a conversation with trade analyst Komal Nahta on “Game Changers: The Music Series.” Speaking about the difference he experienced after receiving Indian citizenship, Adnan said, “It was […]
