Politics

Addressing ethical challenges of AI, making social media accountable on fake news: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

8.6 lakh candidates enrolled in 'IndiaAI Future Skills' initiative: IT Minister

About 8.6 lakh candidates have enrolled in IndiaAI 'Future Skills' initiative of the government, developed in collaboration with industry partners to provide training aligned with the latest requirements, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

PM Modi honors Subramania Bharati, releases compendium

PM Modi paid tribute to poet Subramania Bharati, acknowledging his impact on patriotism and social reform. Modi released a compendium of Bharati's works, compiled by Seeni Viswanathan, highlighting Bharati's contributions to the nation and Tamil language.

Dec 11, 2024

PM Modi celebrates Gita Jayanti, emphasizes Karma Yoga

On Gita Jayanti, PM Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of Karma Yoga, a central concept in the Bhagavad Gita. Modi's message, shared on social media, resonated with millions of his followers.

Dec 11, 2024

"Statesman par excellence": PM Modi honors Pranab Mukherjee's legacy

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, praising his contributions to India's development. Modi described Mukherjee as a "statesman par excellence" and a "wonderful administrator" with a deep understanding of India's culture.

Dec 11, 2024

The significance of Gujarat CM's meeting with PM Modi explained

Gujarat's Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, met with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on December 11, 2024. The meeting is part of a larger political tradition in India, fostering a spirit of cooperative federalism.

Dec 11, 2024

President Murmu pays floral tributes to former prez Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu paid respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, honoring his commitment to democracy and the rule of law. Lok Sabha Speaker and parliamentarians paid tribute to former Speaker Rabi Ray, a respected figure in Indian politics, on his birth anniversary.

Dec 11, 2024

India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime

India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria on Tuesday, two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's authoritarian government.

Dec 11, 2024

Delhi liquor policy scam: SC to hear today Sisodia's plea to relax bail condition

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to report to the Investigating Officer semi-weekly.

Dec 11, 2024

Blocked from Sambhal, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka meet victims' families in Delhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with the families of the Sambhal violence victims on Tuesday evening at 10 Janpath in Delhi, the residence of their mother, Sonia Gandhi, sources told IANS.

Dec 11, 2024

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to visit India from December 15 in first overseas trip after assuming office

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a two-day official visit to India from December 15 to 17, marking his first international trip since assuming office in September.

Dec 10, 2024

Panchamasali quota stir: K'taka govt acting like Hitler, says Kumaraswamy

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed outrage over the lathi charge on Swami Basava Mrutyunjaya Mahaswami and leaders of the Panchamasali community near Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi during their protest on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Two seminal works on PM Modi's governance & leadership presented to Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been presented with two works highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance and leadership, it was announced on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna: A Legacy of Service and Vision in Karnataka

Karnataka mourns the loss of veteran politician and former Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna. His vision transformed Bengaluru into the 'Silicon Valley of India', attracting numerous IT/BT companies.

Dec 10, 2024

Voters' names being deleted, says AAP; won't allow bogus voting: BJP

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, on Tuesday renewed his party's attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly getting AAP supporters' names deleted from the electoral rolls in the national Capital, while the BJP vowed not to allow 'bogus voting' in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Dec 10, 2024