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Washington, May 9 (IANS) India is pushing for the “democratisation of AI” while expanding technology cooperation with the United States, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra said at the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum.Speaking at an event here, Kwatra said the recent AI summit in India brought together global leaders, scientists and industry to shape a shared vision.“One of the driving thrust…was eventually the democratisation of AI,” he said.He explained the idea as wider access to AI ou…

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) As preparations for the new Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony are underway, the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata has been put under a massive security blanket, with the ground divided into 30 sections.The oath-taking ceremony on Saturday will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a host of BJP’s central leaders and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states.The Lalbazar (Kolkata Police headquarters) held a meeting on Wednesday. According t…

Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) The Opposition in Punjab on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government as two back-to-back blasts rocked the state within three hours, first in Jalandhar and then Amritsar, alleging a collapse of law and order. However, no casualty has been reported. Sources said a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is heading to Jalandhar and Amritsar to gather more information about the incident and assist the police in the investigation.Shiromani Akali Dal (…

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the attack on the UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals and termed the targeting of civilians and infrastructure “unacceptable.” PM Modi expressed India’s solidarity with the UAE and reiterated support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy.”Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infr…

Sanaa, May 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has called for accountability and stronger protection for civil society workers and public officials following the abduction and killing of a government official in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden.In a statement posted on Monday on the social media platform X, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg strongly condemned the incident.”I strongly condemn the abduction and assassination of Wissam Qaed in Aden. His legacy must carry on,” Grundberg said,…

Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday credited the West Bengal mandate to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the organisational strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while also acknowledging the efforts of party workers. He said the verdict carries national significance, reflecting the people’s desire for change and stability in a strategically important region.“The outcome reflects a strong public mandate in favou…

Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran has outlined a new diplomatic proposal aimed at ending its ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, as senior officials briefed foreign envoys in Tehran on Saturday, signalling a renewed push for negotiations while maintaining a firm security posture.​ Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met ambassadors and representatives from several countries to explain Tehran’s latest initiative. ​According to Iranian o…

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay, on Saturday urged the state election machinery to strengthen security arrangements at counting centres across Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly election results on May 4.A delegation led by TVK General Secretary (Election Campaign Management) Aadhav Arjuna met Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik at the Secretariat and submitted a detailed representation highlighting concerns over law and order d…

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday directed the general observers for all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal to be present at the respective counting centres and the counting halls before the counting of votes at 8 a.m. on May 4 and be present there till the counting is completed and the winning certificates are handed over to the elected candidates. An insider from the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that the Commissio…

Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) In a significant step to fortify election security, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out a QR code-based photo identification system to regulate entry into vote counting centres ahead of the crucial counting day on May 4.The new system, integrated through ECINET, will be implemented during the counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with by-elections in seven Assembly constit…