Over 60 pc higher education institutions permitting use of AI tools by students: Report
New Delhi: Over 50 per cent of higher education institutions (HEIs) in India are using generative AI to develop learning materials while 60 per cent of them are permitting student use of AI tools, according to a new report based on a survey of 30 leading HEIs. The report released by Ernst and Young-Parthenon, in […]
World Bank raises India’s growth projection to 6.5 pc for 2025-26
New Delhi: The World Bank on Tuesday raised India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.5 per cent from 6.3 per cent estimated earlier, and said the country is expected to remain fastest-growing major economy, underpinned by continued strength in consumption growth. The World Bank also cautioned that 50 per cent tariffs on Indian […]
Temp across Kashmir dips due to fresh snowfall, rains
Weather office issues orange alert in JK Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and showers in the plains of Kashmir on Monday led to a sharp drop in day temperatures in the valley, officials said. Snowfall was reported from Sinthan Top in Anantnag district, Affarwat in Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, Bangus in Kupwara, Razdan Pass […]
Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI in SC courtroom, BCI suspends license
PM Modi speaks to CJI Gavai, says attack on him angered every Indian New Delhi: In a shocking security breach, a 71-year-old lawyer allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in his courtroom in the Supreme Court on Monday, prompting the Bar Council of India to suspend his […]
CM throws open 69th National School Games in Srinagar
Says sports build bridges of unity and friendship Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday officially declared open the 69th National School Games at TRC Football Ground, Srinagar, by ceremonially kicking a football, marking the formal commencement of the national-level sporting event. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma, […]
Bypolls in JK other states on Nov 11: CEC
Budgam, Nagrota to witness close contest New Delhi/Srinagar: The voting for assembly bypolls in eight constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana and Rajasthan will be held on November 11, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced on Monday. The counting of votes will be done on November 14. “The assembly bypolls […]
LG vows to transform Ladakh into world class winter tourism destination
Leh: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday pledged to transform the Union Territory of Ladakh into world class winter tourism destination while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage. Gupta reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustainable, high-altitude sports infrastructure that empowers youth, supports local livelihoods, and highlights Ladakh’s unique landscapes. The Lt Governor was […]
UN rights body orders probe into human rights in Afghanistan
Probe to focus on women and girls Geneva: The UN’s top human rights body agreed on Monday to set up an ongoing probe of human rights violations in Afghanistan under the Taliban, including against women and girls, in a measure pushed for by the European Union. With no opposition and only China opting out of […]
Election Commission to take final call on pan-India SIR rollout: CEC
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said work is in progress to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in all states and a final decision on its rollout will be taken by the Election Commission. Responding to a question at a press conference to announce the Bihar assembly polls, CEC […]
Use rational medication for children: Secretary Health
‘Avoid cough, cold medicines for children below 2 years of age’ SRINAGAR: Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah Monday advised for using rational medication in children. He said this while chairing a meeting at Civil Secretariat, here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K, Smita Sethi, along […]