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Baku, July 19 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan has inaugurated a Permanent Exhibition on UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India at its premises in Baku, celebrating India’s rich cultural and natural heritage while further strengthening people-to-people and cultural ties between India and Azerbaijan.The special event, held on Saturday, drew ambassadors and diplomats from several countries, members of the Azerbaijani Parliament, representatives of the business community, tour and travel o…

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence continue to transform the world, it has become equally important to preserve human creativity and remain connected to India’s civilisational roots while embracing innovation. Addressing the nation during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said the present era is witnessing unprecedented technological pro…

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi on Saturday decided to further elevate the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands to a “Strategic Partnership”, the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten said that in current times of international uncertainty, it is important that the Netherlands can rely on like-minded and valued allies such as India. “Both India and the Netherlands attach great importance to democracy, good governance and a world order based on rules and justice. My discussion with …

Motihari (Bihar), April 4 (IANS) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University at Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar on Saturday, urging students to use technology responsibly for nation-building. He said that convocation marks not the end of education but the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning, a statement said.The Vice-President said that in a rapidly changing world driven by technology, fields such as Artificial Intelligen…

Patna, March 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended the Convocation Ceremony of Nalanda University in Rajgir, where she addressed the graduating students.​ Patna, March 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended the Convocation Ceremony of Nalanda University in Rajgir, where she addressed the graduating students.​In her address, the President described the convocation as a reaffirmation of a civilizational promise — a promise that knowledge will endure, dialogue…

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Thursday, launched the NIGRANI App under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme to bridge infrastructural gaps and also unveiled the Haj Wrist band and Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots. Commending the Ministry of Minority Affairs team for organising a ‘Chintan Shivir’ at the Nalanda University in Bihar, Union Minister Rijiju said that Nalanda is symbol of India’s ancient civilisation heritage and a prom…

Dharamsala, Feb 2 (IANS) Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, show host Trevor Noah, and actress Kathy Garver. Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on the Dalai Lama’s behalf during the ceremony streamed on YouTube.“Meditations: The Reflections Of His Holiness The…

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) Emphasising the transformative role of technology in the justice delivery system, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said technological intervention is essential to make the judiciary more transparent, accessible and people-centric, especially for citizens living in remote areas.The Chief Justice was speaking at a ceremony held at the Patna High Court premises, where he laid the foundation stone for seven major infrastructure projects.These include the I-Bloc…

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Political reactions poured in on Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks praising the Nitish Kumar government’s work on infrastructure in Bihar, with BJP MLA Ram Kadam saying these echo a broader national sentiment.The BJP projected Tharoor’s comments as an endorsement of the NDA’s governance in Bihar.Speaking to IANS, Kadam said, “Shashi Tharoor is a leader known for speaking his mind strongly and eloquently. This is not just his personal opinion, it reflects the s…