Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks gave up early gains on Thursday morning, with the Sensex slipping nearly 150 points and the Nifty 50 falling below the 25,800 mark, as selling pressure in financial and FMCG stocks weighed on the broader market. As of around 10:00 a.m. local time, market sentiment remained cautious. In the broader markets, … Read more
New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for the development of sovereign and ethical artificial intelligence, stressing that AI must serve humanity and should not be controlled by a small group of global powers. Speaking at the inauguration of the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) at the All India Institute of … Read more
New Delhi: Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and Chair of the Gates Foundation, will not deliver his scheduled keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the foundation confirmed on Thursday. In a statement shared through its official India account, the Gates Foundation said that after “careful consideration,” Gates decided to step back from … Read more
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam, formally opening one of the world’s largest global forums focused on artificial intelligence. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will take part in the opening ceremony beginning at approximately 9:40 a.m., followed … Read more
Los Angeles: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday in a landmark social media trial examining whether major platforms deliberately addict and harm children. The case, being heard before a jury for the first time, could shape the future of thousands of lawsuits against social media companies. During hours of questioning, Zuckerberg faced intense … Read more
Bengaluru: A confrontation is escalating between the Karnataka government and state transport employees after major transport unions rejected the government’s latest wage revision proposal, despite the release of over ₹1,270 crore to clear salary arrears. Unions have confirmed they will go ahead with a large protest meeting in Bengaluru on February 19. Government Announces Multi-Crore … Read more
New Delhi: Tech giant Google on Wednesday announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) footprint in India, unveiling new subsea cable routes linking India and the United States, a $30 million global AI science challenge, and large-scale skilling programs aimed at students and public sector workers. Speaking at a media event on the … Read more
New Delhi: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said that India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), citing the country’s deep talent pool, strong digital public infrastructure, and widespread public trust in technology. Speaking at the “Governing in the Age of AI: Sovereignty, Impact and Strategy” … Read more
Kawardha: Students residing at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) hostel in Kawardha have raised serious concerns over alleged mismanagement, poor food quality, and lack of proper health facilities. The hostel operates under the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya scheme. The students have submitted a written complaint to the district collector, demanding a fair and impartial … Read more
Korba, India: Three serious and distressing incidents have been reported from different police jurisdictions in Korba district, sending shockwaves through the local community. Two minor schoolgirls died by suicide in separate cases, while a 25-year-old man was critically injured after inflicting a life-threatening injury on himself. Police have registered cases and launched investigations into all … Read more
Bilaspur witnessed an enriching learning experience at NATCON 2026, where a high-impact SkillUp Session was successfully conducted with renowned Chartered Accountant CA Rahul Batra as the keynote speaker. The session was coordinated by Sakshi Kulmitra, who played a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of the event. The session stood out for its energetic … Read more
New Delhi: Reinforcing its commitment to community development and youth empowerment, NTPC Bongaigaon has launched the 2026 batch of Disha Classes, an educational initiative conducted under the employee-led voluntary platform e-VOICE in collaboration with the station’s CSR wing. The program, operational since 2019, aims to prepare students from neighboring communities for state and central government … Read more
New Delhi: The Government of India has granted ex-post facto approval for the continuation of additional charge held by Shri Som Raj as Director (Finance) of Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI). The approval was accorded by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and … Read more
Durg, India: Tensions have risen in Devbaloda–Charoda area of Chhattisgarh following a विवाद at a local religious fair, where allegations of identity concealment by traders led to shop closures and protests from community representatives. The incident occurred during the Mahashivratri fair in Devbaloda, where members of a Hindu organization alleged that some traders were conducting … Read more
Raipur, India: In a major push toward digital governance, the Government of Chhattisgarh has launched the Digital Farmer Book, a new online system that allows farmers to access complete land records directly on their mobile phones. The initiative was formally launched in Raipur by Chhattisgarh’s Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma. The move is being seen … Read more
Baloda Bazar: The Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal mahua liquor production in Baloda Bazar district, seizing illicit alcohol and raw materials worth approximately ₹170,000 (about $2,000), officials said on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, teams from the Chhattisgarh Excise Department conducted a major raid in the Kasdol block, targeting suspected illegal brewing … Read more
MCB, India: A sick and weakened bear that had been repeatedly wandering into a residential area of Khadgawan was successfully rescued by the Forest Department with assistance from the Animal Husbandry Department, officials said on Tuesday. Due to shrinking forests, food scarcity, and lack of water, wild animals are increasingly straying into human settlements. Local … Read more
New Delhi / Lagos: Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) has entered into an agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with Nigeria-based Tropical General Investments Group (TGI Group), marking a significant step in Reliance’s international expansion strategy. The partnership, disclosed by RCPL in a regulatory filing on Tuesday, will enable the Indian company to sell … Read more
New Delhi: India’s renewable energy push gained significant momentum after the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) awarded more than 11 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity across multiple auction tranches under its Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) framework. The awards span solar, solar-plus-battery storage, wind, hybrid renewable energy, firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE), and … Read more
New Delhi / Dhaka: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited newly elected Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, expressing optimism about working closely with his government to strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries. In a congratulatory letter sent after Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka, Modi described the Bangladesh leader’s election … Read more
Mumbai — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday described India as a “global leader in innovation” following high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a key moment in the strengthening India–France strategic partnership. President Macron arrived in India for his fourth official visit and received a ceremonial welcome at Mumbai airport. The two leaders … Read more
Ambikapur, India — Thirteen juvenile detainees escaped late Monday night from a government-run “Place of Safety” (juvenile observation facility) in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja region after allegedly attacking on-duty security personnel. Police said five of the escapees were recaptured within hours, while an intensive search is underway for the remaining eight. According to officials, the incident occurred … Read more
New Delhi | NTPC Mining Limited (NML), a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s state-run power major NTPC, has unveiled a sweeping transformation strategy that could redefine its role in India’s energy and resource landscape. At its first-ever Lenders’ Meet held in Ranchi on February 16, NML projected a more than 400% jump in revenue by … Read more
Kondagaon: Thirteen ticket counters were formally inaugurated at the newly developed Inter-State Bus Terminal in Kondagaon on Tuesday, marking a major step toward streamlined public transport services in the district. A groundbreaking ceremony was also held for the construction of eight new commercial complexes within the bus terminal premises. The inauguration was led by Municipal … Read more
