Daily-rated workers’ regularisation from next fiscal year: Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Feb 19 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the regularisation of daily-rated workers will begin in a phased, structured, and transparent manner starting next financial year. During the Assembly discussion on Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister stated that the long-pending issue of regularising daily-rated workers will be addressed in phases beginning […]
Irrigation transforming Assam’s rural economy: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Feb 19 (IANS) Highlighting the Assam government’s focus on agricultural infrastructure, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said irrigation has become a key driver of transformation in the state’s rural economy over the last five years. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said irrigation, long considered the lifeline […]
Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon passes away
Shillong, Feb 19 (IANS) Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky A.J. Syngkon of the Voice of the People Party (VPP) passed away on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football, triggering widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya’s political spectrum. According to sources, Syngkon had gone to play football with friends on Thursday evening at […]
Congress forms committees for Puducherry ahead of Assembly polls
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee has announced the formation of several key committees to gear up for the upcoming assembly elections in Puducherry. In a press release issued by General Secretary KC Venugopal, the party said that the Congress President has approved the constitution of the Pradesh Election Committee, […]
India-US trade deal unlocks big gains: Expert
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The newly announced India-US trade framework is a “positive development” that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject fresh momentum into the broader strategic partnership, a former US Commerce Department official said. Atman Trivedi, Partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, who was Senior Director for […]
US military buildup raises Iran strike concerns: Report
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The rapid buildup of US forces in the Middle East has progressed to the point that President Donald Trump has the option to launch military action against Iran as soon as this weekend, a newspaper reported, citing administration and Pentagon officials. According to a report in The New York Times on […]
AI must not replace human potential, but augment it: UN chief
United Nations, Feb 19 (IANS) Warning about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that AI must not replace human potential, but supplement it. “We must invest in workers, so AI augments human potential – not replaces it,” he said, addressing a major fear about AI. At the inauguration of the […]
‘MANAV’ Vision for AI: PM Modi calls for human-centric, transparent global framework
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a comprehensive and human-centric approach, MANAV, to Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the global community to balance innovation with responsibility while shaping the future of AI. Addressing the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, the Prime Minister said the world carries both a “big vision and […]
Australian unemployment rate steady at 4.1 per cent
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 per cent in January, according to official data released on Thursday. The latest monthly labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that the number of Australians employed on a full-time basis increased by 50,500 between December and January, which was […]
Digital world returns to its homeland: Brazil President Lula hails India’s AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Spotlighting that an ancient Indian mathematician was the first inventor of the Binary number system, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed the AI Impact Summit being hosted by New Delhi, asserting that the digital world has returned to its homeland. The Brazilian leader who sat alongside […]
