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AI, data analytics to boost innovation in intellectual property landscape: Piyush Goyal

Innovation is the key to India's march towards 'Viksit Bharat' and there is a need for modern technologies such as AI and data analytics in trademark searches and intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.

Mar 27, 2025

TN teachers' associations demand probe into POCSO cases against educators on exam duty

The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers' associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty.

Mar 27, 2025

Raghav Chadha discusses leadership, politics, and personal growth at NDTV Yuva Conclave

At the NDTV Yuva Conclave, Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Wednesday shared invaluable insights on his journey, from his recent experience at Harvard to his personal life with wife - Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra.

Mar 27, 2025

Two children die of food poisoning at govt-run home in Lucknow; 23 others hospitalised

Two children tragically lost their lives due to suspected food poisoning at the Nirvana Rajkiya Bal Grah, a government-run children's home in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. The incident has also left 23 other children hospitalised, with two in critical condition being referred to King George's Medical University (KGMU) for further treatment.

Mar 27, 2025

Need for synergy among armed forces amid evolving nature of warfare: COAS Gen Dwivedi

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces.

Mar 27, 2025

Court to hear bail plea of Sambhal mosque chief Zafar Ali in protest case today

A Sambhal court will hear the bail plea in the mosque protest case on Thursday after the president of the Shahi Jama Masjid Management Committee, Zafar Ali, was arrested on Sunday on charges of "inciting violence."

Mar 27, 2025

PM Modi greets Himachal CM Sukhu on his 62nd birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on his birthday and prayed for his long and healthy life.

Mar 27, 2025

Gautam Adani hails wheelchair-bound employee's courage for attempting bungee jumping

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday hailed the courage of a wheelchair-bound employee who attempted adventure sport bungee jumping in Rishikesh.

Mar 27, 2025

Bail plea of Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case to be heard today

The Bangalore Sessions Court will pronounce its verdict on actress Ranya Rao's bail plea in the gold smuggling case on Thursday.

Mar 27, 2025

Doctors in Bihar go on three days' strike; OPD services shut

Doctors across government hospitals in Bihar began a three-day strike from Thursday, leading to the closure of Outpatient Department (OPD) services across the state over failure of the government to respond to their concerns over salaries, safety and staff shortage, among other issues.

Mar 27, 2025

PM Modi to flag off train from Katra to Valley on April 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Katra to the Valley on April 19 fulfilling the over 70-year-old dream of rail connectivity to Kashmir.

Mar 27, 2025

Kerala Mar Thoma priest passes away days after hasty 'demise' message leaves clergy red-faced

Reverend Father James George, the Vicar of the Kumbanad Shalom Mar Thoma Church near Thiruvalla passed away on Thursday.

Mar 27, 2025

Parliament today: Disaster management, immigration bills on agenda

The Parliament will on Thursday see the tabling of some key bills for consideration and passing.

Mar 27, 2025

Maha govt withdraws 6 pc tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday in the state council that the government has decided to withdraw the six per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh, as was initially proposed by Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the annual budget for 2025-26.

Mar 27, 2025

Jharkhand: CBI team attacked during raid on bank recovery agent's house, three injured

A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was attacked on Wednesday while conducting a raid at the residence of a bank recovery agent in the Harla police station area of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. Three officers sustained injuries during the assault.

Mar 27, 2025