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USA interfering in India once again ahead of elections: US Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of New York decides to probe Adani Group for a project in India

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The United States has expanded its investigation into India’s Adani Group, focusing on whether the conglomerate, along with its founder Gautam Adani, may have engaged in bribery. US prosecutors are examining whether Adani entities, or individuals associated with the company, were involved in paying officials in India for favourable treatment on an energy project. The investigation, led by the … Read more

India’s foreign exchange reserves cross $636 Billion, at over two-year high

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 India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 10.470 billion to USD 636.095 billion in the week that ended on March 8, as per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The foreign exchange kitty rose for a third straight week to hit an over two-year high. Before March 8 week, the … Read more

As CAA is implemented, Owaisi, Al Jazeera and others start peddling misinformation, call for protests

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The Islamists and the Western media appear to have combined forces once again to peddle the same old narratives against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which was notified by the Modi government on 11th March. The announcement grabbed headlines worldwide as CAA was notified after a gap of four years. The CAA Bill was passed by the Parliament in … Read more

Byju’s vacates all offices except Bengaluru Headquarters, mandates employees to work from home

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Financially strained ed-tech startup Byju’s has vacated all its office spaces and mandated all its employees to ‘work from home’. As per reports, the company, however, has retained its headquarters at IBC Knowledge Park in Bengaluru, where around 1,000 employees will continue to work from the office.  Additionally, around 300 of Byju’s tuition centres are physical spaces. Students of … Read more

From ending CSR to healthcare overhaul, history book revision and more

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Recently, a famous journalist, known for his fearless, independent journalism, about as much as I am known for singing like Mohammad Rafi, presented a wish list for Modi’s next term. He said if everyone assumes Modi will return, so can he or words to that effect. I will follow in his footsteps but present my … Read more

Govt extends Ujjwala cooking gas cylinder subsidies for 2024-25, LPG prices reduced by Rs 100 on Women’s Day

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of a targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year for the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the financial year 2024-25. As of March 1, 2024, there are more than 10.27 … Read more

Union Cabinet approves over ₹10,300 crore for IndiaAI Mission, to establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalysing AI innovation

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The Union Cabinet on 7th March approved an allocation of ₹10,371.92 crore for the IndiaAI Mission, marking a significant step towards bolstering India’s AI ecosystem, and to further the vision of Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India. The IndiaAI mission will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalysing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public … Read more

Cabinet Committee on Security clears around ₹15,000 crore project to design and develop 5th generation stealth fighter jet AMCA by DRDO

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In a major development, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the project to design and develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fifth generation stealth fighter jet project to be undertaken by the DRDO. Under the around Rs 15,000 crore project, Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Aeronautical Development Agency would develop the stealth fighter jet … Read more

A Kerala school launches new robot teacher, powered by Gen AI and an Intel SoC

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A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has introduced, India’s first AI teacher robot. Created by Maker Labs and based on generative AI, the robot is called Iris. Capable of teaching subjects from nursery to Class 12, Iris currently communicates in English, Hindi, and Malayalam In a groundbreaking move that might revolutionise Indian education, a school in … Read more

How this govt improved lives of women – rural and urban – at home, school and work

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Many big economies globally have maternity leave policy of a minimum of 3 months only. So, when my colleagues and friends in global organisations come to know that India has a mandatory 6-month maternity leave policy, they are still pleasantly surprised. As important as this reform is for women in the organised sector (bought of … Read more