Gandhinagar, July 15 (IANS) Gujarat has launched the sixth edition of ‘Robofest Gujarat’, a national-level robotics competition carrying a total prize pool of Rs five crore, as the state seeks to strengthen innovation and skill development in artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced technology sectors.The competition, Robofest Gujarat 6.0, was launched in Gandhinagar on Wednesday by Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia.The event also saw the signing of two memoranda of und…
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Washington, July 15 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told Congress that the central bank would bring inflation under control, as policymakers held interest rates steady and signalled a sweeping review of monetary policy practices.Making his first appearance before Congress as Fed chairman, Warsh said the Federal Open Market Committee had maintained the federal funds rate in a range of 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent at its June meeting.“The members of our committee have no toleranc…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday held its half-yearly meetings with the Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of Public Sector Banks and select Private Sector Banks in Mumbai, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra calling on lenders to harness artificial intelligence (AI), strengthen cybersecurity and maintain a strong customer-centric approach.The meetings were chaired by the RBI Governor and attended by Deputy Governors Swaminathan J., Dr. Poonam Gupta, S. C….
Ahmedabad, July 14 (IANS) The preparations for the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath entered their final stage on Tuesday as Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi carried out an inspection of the entire 16.2-kilometre procession route in Ahmedabad and reviewed security arrangements with senior police and civic officials ahead of the annual religious procession on Ashadhi Beej.Sanghavi was accompanied by Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Sin…
Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) India has the foundation to emerge as a global hub for AI-native technology talent, but unlocking this potential will require a stronger focus on engineering fundamentals, AI judgment and technical depth, according to a report released on Tuesday.The report by Nasscom, titled “The State of AI-Native Talent in India: Decoding the Readiness of India’s Early-Career Technology Workforce,” introduces the Nasscom AI-Native Talent Index, a structured industry benchmark designe…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India’s rapidly expanding data centre industry is emerging as one of the country’s biggest employment generators, with demand for nearly one lakh skilled professionals by 2030, a report said on Tuesday. The data compiled by NLB Services showed that India’s installed data centre capacity is projected to grow from around 1.5 GW currently to nearly 6.5 GW by the end of the decade, while the market is expected to exceed $22 billion.Cumulative investment commitments in the s…
United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delhi’s vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order.Addressing the event, Jaishankar stressed that the world is facing unprecedented challenges and called for stronger leadership from the United Nations and its principal security body.“We are witnessing leve…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Pakistan remains inadequately prepared to deal with the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), despite growing adoption of AI tools among businesses and professionals, as weak digital infrastructure, fragmented data systems and limited institutional readiness continue to hamper the country’s progress, a report has said.A report published in Dawn highlighted that AI adoption is gradually increasing across Pakistan, particularly among educated…
Tokyo, July 13 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Monday, with discussions held on regional situation and defence industry cooperation. In a post on X, Koizumi stated, “First visit to Japan by India’s Defence Secretary Singh. Including follow-up to Prime Minister Takaichi’s recent visit to India, we were able to engage in a broad and constructive exchange of views on regional situations, defence industry cooperation, and m…
Colombo, July 12 (IANS) The weakening job market in China is forcing a rising number of unemployed people to seek refuge in free public spaces, as they find jobs and in some cases, hide about their unemployment from family members, a report has claimed. Communist Party community service centres in several places in China, which once were used mostly for local administrative activities, are now being used by unemployed people as makeshift workplaces. The centres, which have free internet access, …