In a move to accelerate the AI-driven transformation in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has forged a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Farmers’ Welfare Programme Implementation Society, the National AI Portal of India (IndiaAI), and the Wadhwani Foundation. This collaborative effort signifies a major advancement in the agricultural sector, […]
North India continued to experience severe cold conditions on Thursday, with temperatures remaining in the single digits across several states. Dense fog and low visibility during the early hours impacted commuters, leading to disruptions in flight services and delays for 18 trains bound for Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported ‘very dense fog’ in […]
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched its latest collection, “Sanatan Khadi Vastra,” on Wednesday, offering a refreshing take on India’s timeless handwoven fabric. Unveiled at the flagship Khadi Bhawan in Connaught Place, the new range boasts elegant designs crafted at the Khadi Center of Excellence (COEK) at NIFT, blending tradition with contemporary sensibilities. […]
The decline surpassed the 2022 decrease of 850,000, marking the first population drop since 1961 during the Mao Zedong era. China’s population faced a second consecutive year of decline in 2023, driven by a historic low birth rate and a surge in COVID-19 deaths following the lifting of strict lockdowns. The National Bureau of Statistics […]
A day following the Iowa caucuses results, former President Donald Trump, securing a significant victory, conducted a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire on Tuesday alongside fellow GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy, expressing appreciation to the Indian-American leader for his endorsement. Ramaswamy withdrew from the race after a distant fourth-place finish in Iowa, as Trump solidified his […]
Pakistan said neighboring Iran has violated its airspace resulting in the death of two children, hours after Iranian state media said missiles targeted two bases of militant group Jaish al Adl on Tuesday. Islamabad warned that the incident could have “serious consequences” and was “completely unacceptable” in a statement released by Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson […]
A spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry said that the deal involves delivering medicine and other humanitarian assistance to the most affected and vulnerable areas of the Gaza Strip in return for providing the necessary medication for the Israeli captives. Qatar and France have successfully mediated an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group […]
In a major development at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 in Davos, the Government of Telangana and the Adani Portfolio of Companies signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) totalling over Rs 12,400 crore. According to a media release by Adani, the agreements inked in the presence of Telangana’s Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, and Adani […]
“The first time winning against a world champion in classical chess feels good,” Praggnandhaa said. Chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has secured the top spot among India’s chess players after defeating World Champion Ding Liren in the 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The 18-year-old surpassed the legendary Viswanathan Anand after beating China’s Liren with the black […]
India will look to sweep the series when they take on Afghanistan today in the third and final T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Bengaluru. This dead-rubber will be their final T20I assignment ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for June. Having won the first T20I in Mohali by six wickets, India replicated success […]
