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Gandhinagar, March 29 (IANS) Gujarat has moved to expand access to advanced computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence, announcing plans to deploy more than 100 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) across the state to support startups, educational institutions and government departments, officials said on Sunday. The initiative, led by Gujarat Informatics Limited under the state’s Science and Technology Department, follows the recent “AI Startup Samvad” and is aligned with…

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Six months after Pakistan approved its National Artificial Intelligence Policy, concerns are growing over slow implementation, with key systems and plans still not in place, a report has said.When Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the National Artificial Intelligence Policy in July last year, it was seen as a major step towards building a digital future.The policy aimed to promote responsible use of AI, boost innovation, and prepare the country for a global economy…

Tehran, March 26 (IANS) The head of the US Patent and Trademark Office has said artificial intelligence will drive a sweeping overhaul of the patent system, as he defended reforms aimed at cutting delays and improving patent quality. Testifying before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday (local time), USPTO Director John Squires said the agency is deploying AI tools to accelerate patent examination and reduce a growing backlog of applications.“AI tools will become our examiners’ super…

Chandigarh, March 25 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met Ambassador (Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia) Denis Alipov here and held detailed discussions aimed at further strengthening bilateral engagement and exploring new avenues of cooperation between Haryana and Russia. ​ The meeting began with a general review of the longstanding and time-tested partnership between India and Russia. A significant part of the discussions focused on the prospects for exp…

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood Tuesday hailed Budget 2026-27 by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as a people-centric Green Budget that reflects the aspirations of the people and the government’s focus on the education sector.​Highlighting the historic provisions in the education sector, Sood said that the allocation of Rs 19,148 crore — the highest share (18.64 per cent) of the total budget — demonstrates the government’s priorities.​He stated that under th…

Ahmedabad, March 23 (IANS) More than 200 patent applications have been filed for innovations developed by students participating in ‘Robofest Gujarat 5.0’, officials said at the grand finale held at Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad on Monday. The patents were facilitated through the Patent Information Cell (PIC) of the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), reflecting a focus on translating student ideas into intellectual property and practical technologies.The competition has…

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that in the coming decade young innovators will not only answer deep tech challenges of the country but also that of the world, especially the Global South and emerging economies.Delivering the valedictory address at the concluding session of Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit at IIT Bombay, he said the academia, industry, financial industry and youth are the key players to make the country a bigger innovation …

Imphal, March 21 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is closely linked to empowering youth and transforming agriculture through innovation and enterprise. Inaugurating the ‘Agri-Youth Parliament-2026’ at Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the Governor noted the event serves as a vital platform that brings together youth and stakeholders to shape the future of agriculture in the Northeast.Highlighting the region’s immense p…

Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor and Chancellor Haribhau Bagde stated on Friday that a convocation is not merely an occasion for awarding degrees, but a significant milestone marking students’ transition into a new phase of life.He noted that in the Indian tradition, convocation was known as ‘Samavartan Sanskar (graduation rite)’, a ceremony that instilled in students the ethos of dedicating their lives to the service of society.Addressing the 7th Convocation Ceremony of Agricultural…

Washington, March 20 (IANS) As the United States struggles with rising kidney disease cases and high treatment costs, lawmakers warned that gaps in prevention and innovation could have wider implications for the global health system.Lawmakers and medical experts, during a Congressional hearing on Thursday, painted a stark picture of a system under strain, where late diagnosis, limited innovation, and uneven access to care continue to drive poor outcomes.“15 per cent of American adults live wit…