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NEW DELHI: India on Sunday announced the finalists of three major global AI challenges ahead of AI Impact Summit, highlighting the country’s growing role in shaping responsible and people-focused AI solutions.According to a statement, over 4,650 applications were received from more than 60 countries for the three challenges — ‘AI for ALL’, ‘AI by HER’,…
Consider embarking on a journey where you rarely have to make a U-turn or travel back down the same road. Rather, the road continues to stretch itself in front of you from one continent to another, through mountain ranges, rainforests, deserts, and cities. This road does exist, and it is known as the Pan-American Highway,…
MUMBAI: The rupee recovered 55 paise to close at Rs 91.6 per dollar on Thursday from Wednesday’s close of Rs 92.15 after the RBI intervened through state-run banks in both the non-deliverable forward and spot markets to support the currency.The rupee opened around the 91 level and traded within an intraday range of Rs 91.40-Rs…
Kolkata: As All India Football Federation (AIFF) is preparing to put heads together over a potential club-led model for the future operation and commercialization of the Indian Super League (ISL) next week, East Bengal club has come up with a series of proposals aimed at restructuring the Indian football season with a “globally-aligned, competitive and…
NEW DELHI: India and the US made positive progress during three-day trade talks in Washington this week, with both sides agreeing to remain engaged to sustain the momentum going forward, govt said on Friday.About a dozen officers from India were in Washington during April 20-22 to hold discussions with the US authorities on finalising the…
Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led the India national cricket team to a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has admitted that while he dreams of playing Test cricket, the shortest format remains where he feels most comfortable.Speaking in an interview with PTI, the Indian captain reflected on his…
NEW DELHI: Higher petroleum prices propelled India’s exports to $43.6 billion, the highest monthly level in over four years, showing a 13.8% growth, which is fastest in five months. Imports rose at a more moderate pace of 9.9% to $71.9 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of 28.3 billion, a three-month high.Oil product exports jumped…
NEW DELHI: Cooperation minister Amit Shah on Monday assured a minimum base fare to cab drivers enrolled on the Bharat Taxi platform, saying existing corporate aggregators operate on models focused on maximising profits.At a town hall with cab and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, Shah said drivers would receive 80% of earnings based on…
Recent AC explosions have caused fatalities and significant fires in Delhi and Ghaziabad. These incidents highlight risks from refrigerant leaks, poor maintenance, electrical faults, and improper installation. Experts advise regular servicing, using certified parts, and professional installation to prevent such dangerous failures. Air conditioners provide soothing relief in the scorching heat of peak summers and…
A subdued, realistic scene of a professional sitting at a desk with a laptop and printed job offer in hand, appearing thoughtful and slightly tense. The setting reflects a modern workspace, with muted lighting to convey uncertainty, symbolising the difficult trade-offs many workers face between financial security and career growth. Not long ago, switching jobs…
