New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush on Wednesday said it conducted a high-level review meeting and consultative discussions on the development of the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI) and National Health Intervention Codes (NHIC) for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) systems of medicine on May 25 and 26 in online mode.The initiative follows the landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Donor Agreement signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Hea…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) An Air India flight bound for San Francisco returned to Delhi on Wednesday morning after remaining airborne for over eight hours due to a technical issue, the airline said.The airline said Flight AI173 — carrying around 230 passengers– operating from Delhi to San Francisco, returned to Delhi in accordance with laid down safety procedures. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 777-300 ER.“The aircraft landed safely and will undergo technical inspection in line with Air I…

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Rising AI adoption could drive deployment of 650,000-700,000 GPUs in India’s data centres over the next five years, creating a $23 billion investment opportunity, a report said on Wednesday.With this, India’s data centre capacity is set to grow at a 26 per cent CAGR over the next five years, according to the report by Avendus Capital.The AI-led infrastructure demand, alongside rising cloud and digital adoption, is expected to nearly triple India’s built data centre ca…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Social media users reacted on Wednesday after reports showed that Byju’s founder Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt in a case linked to the disclosure of assets.Several users on X described the development as a cautionary tale for startup ecosystem, with many questioning the aggressive growth strategy adopted by the once high-flying edtech platform.”One solution provider who was supposed to aid and help kids get educat…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Around 51 per cent of finance professionals say their current role already contributes to social impact, while 81 per cent aspire to future roles that create social change and 77 per cent prioritise environmental impact-driven careers, a report said on Wednesday.AI adoption is also accelerating, with 57 per cent already using AI tools in their roles, while 86 per cent report confidence in learning and applying AI-related skills highlighting strong adaptability across the…

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday held India’s largest biomedical and technology transfer facilitation here and 41 public‑health technologies were transferred to industry partners, an official statement said.The event marked the establishment of country’s first structured platforms dedicated to biomedical innovation showcasing and technology transfer under the ICMR Medical Innovation Patent Mitra initiative.The initiative aims to translate ind…

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s creator economy is entering a more structured phase, with creator‑related job postings up 919 per cent between 2020 and early 2026 as companies shift from individual platforms to offices, a report said on Monday.The report from US jobs site Indeed said creator roles that once represented roughly 1 in every 1,000 marketing jobs in 2020 now account for nearly 1 in every 100.It highlighted the rapid surge in creator roles as companies shifted from one-off influe…

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged stronger global action on early lung‑health screening and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence to reshape healthcare systems.Speaking at two high‑level side events during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Nadda said timely screening, early diagnosis and equitable access to care lies at the heart of resilient and people-centred health systems.He mentioned India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination P…

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The apex IT industry body Nasscom on Monday said technology companies across India are adopting prudent energy management measures and enabling remote or hybrid work arrangements wherever operationally feasible amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.In a statement issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal encouraging citizens and organisations to reduce fuel consumption and adopt work-from-home practices, Nasscom said the industry already operates…

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) on Monday urged the Centre to advise IT and IT-enabled services companies to implement work from home wherever operationally feasible, saying the move could help conserve fuel and reduce unnecessary travel amid rising global uncertainties.In a letter addressed to Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the employee body said remote working should be encouraged as part of a broader national effort…