New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) In a significant development, organ transplants have seen a 4-fold increase in the country — from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025, according to the government.Moreover, nearly 18 per cent of transplants are currently being performed with organs donated from deceased donors.Notably, more than 4.8 lakh citizens have registered to donate organs and tissues after death through a Aadhaar-based verification system, since September 17, 2023, as per the Ministr…
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Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday criticised the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, alleging failures in addressing poverty, crime, corruption, and unemployment in the state.Addressing a programme in Patna on the occasion of Sant Ravidas Jayanti, Tejashwi Yadav accused the government of neglecting the concerns of the poor and marginalised sections.He alleged that policies of the current government were adversely affecting economically weaker sections…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to remove subjectivity from medical diagnosis, helping doctors deliver more precise and patient-specific treatment in the years ahead.Speaking at the “Medllumina 2026: International Multi Specialty Medical Conference,” Dr. Singh said AI-powered tools will significantly reduce human error in clinical decision-making.He ex…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Hailing the “win-win partnership” between India and Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that both countries remain dedicated to enhancing their relationship across all sectors and are committed to increasing bilateral trade to over $20 billion.Addressing a joint press meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva following the delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, PM Modi highlighted that India-Brazil ties have benefite…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the state Budget for the 2026–27 financial year would accelerate development and fulfil the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of people across all sections of society.Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the annual Budget in the Odisha Assembly earlier in the day and later described it as a roadmap for building a prosperous, inclusive, and future-ready state.Interacting with mediapersons after pre…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deep tech startups pioneering innovative initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, cybersecurity, etc., who praised the country’s “supportive and dynamic environment for Artificial Intelligence advancement”.Stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, PM Modi called for expanding India’s AI tools for higher education in the mother to…
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) Two top American Senators have written to the Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking details on vulnerabilities in America’s pharmaceutical supply chain, warning that heavy reliance on foreign sources — particularly Communist China and India — could threaten military readiness and national security.The letter, sent by the US Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, asks the Department to outline how it …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) At the India AI Impact Summit, Co‑founder of Infosys Nandan Nilekani on Thursday urged stakeholders to work urgently to demonstrate meaningful uses of artificial intelligence and ensure its responsible diffusion, warning that failure to do so could cause a backlash.Nilekani said AI development is currently seeing both a “race to the top and a race to the bottom,” adding that the latter is faster. “All of us, who have a stake in AI being useful to humanity, have t…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal on Thursday said that sectors such as healthcare, education, deep research and medical sciences are set to grow rapidly with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit here, he said AI is no longer just a technology trend but is becoming a key driver of change across industries.Mittal highlighted how AI is transforming the way companies function and deliver services.“Areas like healthcare and edu…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India and France on Wednesday inaugurated the Indo French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here.In a landmark step towards strengthening Indo-French cooperation in healthcare and emerging technologies, Union Health Minister JP Nadda, and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the centre, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,The centre is aimed at advancing AI-driven research, medical education and clinic…