New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s MoUs with Nigeria on sharing digital technology provide the African nation with an opportunity to emulate the successful experiment already carried out in a 1.4 billion strong country in delivering social welfare services, education and the creation of jobs.The MoUs were signed in New Delhi when Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, agreed on two key frameworks: one with India’s Ministry of Electronics and Inf…
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New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The domestic compensation landscape is evolving towards a more selective, skills-aligned wage cycle, according to a report released on Tuesday, adding that professionals expect salary increments of 6–10 per cent.High-demand domains such as AI, digital technology, electric vehicles (EV), and specialised technical roles see expectations above 10 per cent, the Adecco India ‘2026 Salary Guide’ stated.It highlighted talent shortages in niche areas, rising labour costs,…
Mumbai Feb 28 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood star Zeenat Aman has spoken about the evolution of Bollywood over the decades, further highlighting the increased freedom and opportunities available to actresses today as compared to her time in the industry. She stated how marriage or motherhood has no negative effect on an actress’ career.Reflecting on the changing dynamics for leading women in today’s era of Bollywood, Zeenat said, “These days actresses, after being married and after becoming mothers,…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and American economist Steve Hanke have voiced strong support for India’s growing role in the global artificial intelligence landscape during the ongoing AI Impact Summit.Taking to X, Kapur highlighted the overwhelming participation of young people at the summit, saying the auditorium was filled beyond capacity with students eager to listen and learn about AI. He said the enthusiasm and curiosity among the youth convinced him that India could so…
Jaipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday asserted that accurate census data is fundamental for the success of development projects and public welfare schemes. He observed that such data facilitates effective planning and implementation by both the Central and State Governments. Sharma further emphasised that conducting the census constitutes a constitutional and national responsibility that must be fulfilled with complete dedication.The Chief Minister addressed…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) As tuberculosis (TB) continues as the deadliest infectious cause of deaths globally, a new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscopes can help fill critical screening gaps, especially in hard-to-reach areas.In a commentary published in the journal Med (Cell Press), global experts contended that stethoscopes combined with digital technology and AI can be a better option against the challenges faced in screening programmes, such as under-…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) As the adverse effects of air pollution continue to intensify with each passing day, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided to adopt advanced technology to monitor air quality across the city. In a major environmental initiative aimed at increasing public awareness and ensuring cleaner surroundings, the civic body has announced plans to install digital environmental sensor boards at 100 locations spread across Chennai’s 15 administrative zones.The project is designed …
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has used his first official visit to India to signal that Berlin now sees New Delhi as a central partner for trade, technology and security in an increasingly fractured world order. Spread over two days in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, the visit combined high symbolism with a dense agenda on defence, green transition, mobility and a long‑pending India–EU trade deal, according to an article in India Narrative.Prime Minister Narendra Mo…