AI, digital platforms super-charging terrorist capabilities: UN Chief
United Nations, June 29 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm on Monday against emerging technologies “super-charging” terrorism and said better cooperation among countries can “close critical gaps”. He said that in South Asia, “affiliates of Al-Qaida and Da’esh [Islamic State terror outfit] and other terrorist groups persist”, as also in Africa and the Middle […]
AI, data analytics power GST enforcement as taxpayer base crosses 1.65 crore: Finance Ministry
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Tuesday said advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data analytics are playing a key role in strengthening Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration by helping authorities detect potential tax evasion while reducing compliance burdens for honest taxpayers. According to the ministry, these […]
AI, digital technologies to redefine India’s steel industry: Minister
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for the long-term survival and global competitiveness of India’s steel industry, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday. Addressing the ‘Chintan Shivir 2026 on Digitalisation in the Steel Sector’ here, the minister said the future of […]
TCS, Infosys, Wipro cross 3 lakh Microsoft’s Copilot users in major AI push
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India’s three leading IT services providers — Infosys, TCS and Wipro — have collectively expanded deployment of ‘365 Copilot’ to more than 3 lakh employees within six months, marking one of the world’s largest enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) rollouts, Microsoft said on Wednesday. The US-based technology giant said each of […]
India, South Africa agree to deepen cooperation in AI, future technologies
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing emerging as key focus areas for the next phase of engagement between the two countries, according to an official statement. The Ministry of Science & Technology stated […]
India-US tech partnership in semiconductors, AI enters industrial phase
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The India-US partnership in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), which got a fresh push during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visit to India, has rapidly evolved from strategic dialogue to industrial execution. Anchored by the US-India TRUST Initiative and the PAX Silica Declaration, both nations are collaborating to […]
Railways using AI, drones, CCTVs to enhance safety of trains and passengers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said Indian Railways is using the latest technology tools like AI, drones and CCTVs intensively to enhance the safety of trains, passengers, station premises and the vast rail network. This is being undertaken in a mission mode by strengthening the intelligence gathering mechanism at […]
AI to power patent system overhaul: USPTO chief
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The head of the US Patent and Trademark Office has said artificial intelligence will drive a sweeping overhaul of the patent system, as he defended reforms aimed at cutting delays and improving patent quality. Testifying before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday (local time), USPTO Director John Squires said the agency […]
AI, deepfakes driving surge in US scams
Washington, March 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are accelerating financial scams in the United States, lawmakers were told, as banks and credit unions warned that criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tools to impersonate victims, manipulate consumers, and steal billions of dollars. During a hearing of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, […]
Hindi to unite India, AI to power future: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday underlined the importance of promoting the Hindi language alongside local languages, saying it (Hindi) plays a vital role in communication and national unity. The Chief Minister said that as part of efforts to strengthen Hindi while respecting linguistic diversity, Union Home Minister Amit […]
