India launches AI literacy programme to train 10 lakh teachers by 2027
New Delhi: The Centre has launched a literacy programme aimed at training over 10 lakh teachers in Artificial Intelligence for everyday classroom teaching by 2027. The initiative, “AI Literacy for Teachers”, will be implemented by Bodhan AI — a Centre of Excellence in AI for Education incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The […]
Over 9,000 animal cruelty cases reported in 2024
JK leads UTs, Maharashtra tops states: NCRB New Delhi: In a first, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has included cases of crime and cruelty against animals in its annual database ‘Crime in India 2024’, recording a total of 9,039 cases under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act across the country. The data […]
Operation Sindoor reflected Indian military’s joint prowess: Rajnath
Jaipur/New Delhi: Operation Sindoor is a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called upon the military to remain ready to deal with any security challenges. Singh made the remarks in his address at the […]
SC orders establishment of special courts for expeditious trial in NIA cases
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that at least one special court be established to deal with 10 to 15 pending trials in cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Passing a slew of directions to expedite trials in cases where the Centre, through the NIA, is the prosecutor, the apex court […]
From Left showground to saffron coronation: Brigade braces for new turn in Bengal’s political wheel
Kolkata: Long before television studios began decoding electoral optics and social media turned politics into a perpetual spectacle, Bengal measured political strength through human tides surging into the Brigade Parade Ground. Since 1950s, the sprawling field in the heart of Kolkata has witnessed international political luminaries like Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman […]
Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as Bengal’s first BJP CM today
Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari will be the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking a watershed moment in the state’s political history after decades of resistance to saffron politics. Adhikari has been unanimously elected leader of the BJP legislature party, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday after a meeting of […]
Rs 6.5 crore worth narcotics-linked assets attached in biggest crackdown
Srinagar: Properties worth over Rs 6.5 crore, allegedly acquired through illicit drug trafficking, were on Friday attached in the Anantnag district, making it the single largest attachment under the NDPS Act in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. “In continuation of its sustained and aggressive crackdown against the narcotics network, the Anantnag police initiated seizure proceedings […]
Single largest party should be called for forming govt in TN: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there was no justification for the Tamil Nadu governor to stop TVK leader Vijay from forming the government, and he should be provided an opportunity to prove majority in the assembly. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday rejected TVK chief Vijay’s claim to form the […]
LG given telecom control powers during public safety events
New Delhi: The Centre has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir LG to exercise powers, such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergency, an official notification said. According to the order issued on Thursday, the President directed the […]
Advisory on CUET-UG dress code, permissible items released
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, informing them about the dress code and permissible items at examination centres. The CUET-UG exam will be held from May 11 to May 31 in India, and in 15 cities outside the country. […]