Guwahati, July 6: India has proposed the creation of a BRICS virtual anti-drug network to strengthen cooperation among member countries in combating drug trafficking and related transnational crimes, according to officials. The proposal was discussed during a BRICS-related meeting held in Guwahati, where India highlighted the need for faster...

  AI safety, accountability and human oversight among topics to be discussed Geneva, July 06 – The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway...

July 6: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a major milestone by linking over 104 crore health records across its digital health ecosystem. The initiative aims to create a unified and secure digital health infrastructure in India, enabling individuals to access and manage their health records seamlessly across...

New Delhi, July 6: Strong growth in bank advances is likely to remain a key driver of profitability for Indian banks, according to a recent report. The report said expanding credit demand across retail, corporate, and small business segments is supporting overall loan growth in the banking sector. This...

New Delhi, July 6: Tesla has opened its first in-mall electric vehicle (EV) charging facility in North India at a shopping complex in Delhi, marking a new step in expanding urban charging infrastructure in the region. The facility allows EV users to charge their vehicles while visiting the mall,...

July 6: Nepal’s economy expanded by 3.51% in the third quarter, according to a recent report, even as the country continues to experience a prolonged economic slowdown. The report said the growth was driven by modest improvements in agriculture, services, and domestic trade. However, overall economic activity remained under...

New Delhi, July 6: India’s cooperative ecosystem is emerging as a strong pillar of inclusive development, playing a growing role in supporting rural livelihoods and broad-based economic participation, according to a recent report. The report highlighted that cooperative institutions across agriculture, dairy, credit, fisheries, and small-scale enterprises are helping...

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): With the annual Rath Yatra set to attract lakhs of devotees to Puri, cybercriminals have stepped up online scams by creating fake hotel booking portals and fraudulent VIP darshan websites to cheat unsuspecting pilgrims. Representational image The Odisha Crime Branch, in coordination with the Puri...

New Delhi, July 6: India’s deal-making activity recorded a sharp surge in the second quarter, with total deal value rising 127% to a four-year high, according to a recent report. The report attributed the jump to increased mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and strong activity in sectors such...

July 6: The Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock has identified reliable power supply as one of the most critical challenges facing the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) globally. He noted that while AI technology is advancing at a fast pace, the increasing scale of data centres and high-performance computing...