Itanagar, March 2 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, on Monday, highlighted that youth empowerment and preparing the next generation for emerging opportunities remain central to the government’s vision. Chairing a pre-budget consultative meeting with Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), the Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that the exercise was not a routine formality but a sincere effort to listen to people’s voices before finalising the annual state budget. He said…
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Puducherry, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Puducherry has the potential to emerge as a major medical tourism hub in India, as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 2,700 crore in the union territory. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister underlined that mobility, modern infrastructure and quality healthcare are key pillars of growth.”Vanakkam Puducherry! Delighted to be among my sisters and brothers of Puducherry for…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Fears that artificial intelligence will wipe out millions of jobs have unsettled workers and investors alike, but a new research note from Morgan Stanley suggests the long-term impact may be less severe than many expect.According to the report, while some roles will be automated, most workers are unlikely to be permanently left behind. Instead, many are expected to shift into new types of jobs, including roles that do not yet exist. The bank said artificial intelligence …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, raising concerns over what he described as serious funding gaps in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and urging the withdrawal of newly introduced income tax provisions on disability pensions.In his letter to the Finance Minister, Gandhi called for immediate intervention on two key issues impacting armed forces personnel and veterans.”I w…
Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Feb 26 (IANS) Bhilwara witnessed a significant event, an “Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh”, on Thursday as the Chief Minister of central Indian state extended a warm invitation to Rajasthan’s industrialists to expand their ventures into his state and stressed regional cooperation in growth sectors.Addressing a gathering of prominent business leaders, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasised the historic and cultural ties between…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Private philanthropy in India is estimated to have reached Rs 1.43 lakh crore in FY25 and could grow at a 9–11 per cent compound annual growth rate through FY30, driven largely by family giving, a report said on Thursday.The report from Bain & Company and Dasra said that the momentum is led by family giving among ultra‑high‑net‑worth, high‑net‑worth, and affluent families, driven by rising wealth, increasing formalisation, and episodic mega‑donations.In…
Kabul, Feb 26 (IANS) Richard Bennett, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that restrictions and international funding cuts have severely affected Afghan women’s access to essential healthcare services, local media reported on Thursday. Bennett will present a new report on women’s and girls’ rights to health at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday, Afghanistan’s leading news agency Khaama Press …
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that widow pension beneficiaries and persons with disabilities receiving government pensions will be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Their families will also be eligible to avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits, she said.The Chief Minister said that this decision will bring direct and meaningful change to the lives of lakhs of needy families.The decision was taken during a Cabinet meet…
Narmada/Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday approved the construction of two new bridges in Narmada district, a move aimed at improving road connectivity for over 18,000 residents across 11 villages in the tribal region. The project has been sanctioned at a total cost of Rs 302.40 crore.The decision was taken to ensure smoother access between district and taluka headquarters, particularly for villages in the northern and southern parts of the district, in…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving into a foundational pillar of rural transformation in India, serving as integrated public infrastructure and driving inclusive development, an official document government said on Monday.Through a combination of strategic vision, governance safeguards, digital public infrastructure, multilingual platforms, and sectoral integration across agriculture, healthcare, education, skilling, and local governance, AI is being institutionali…