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Delhi records hottest day of year, maximum temperatures soars above normal

The IMD said that the Safdarjung observatory, the city's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 31.6 degrees Celsius, which is 7.2 degrees above normal

MEA, EU hold state engagement program with Assam government on migration

The CDMM project is being implemented by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Andhra, Gates Foundation partnership will reshape Andhra's future: CM Naidu

According to Naidu, the southern state has deployed AI in 10 fields and 30 government wings, among other initiatives in various departments

Delhi HC grants interim bail to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after noting that Yadav deposited ₹1.5 crore in the bank account of complainant M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd

India AI Impact Summit is 'Maha Kumbh' for AI, says Jitin Prasada

The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said the outcomes of the summit are being deeply watched not only in India but across the world

AI Impact Summit triggers traffic congestion, travel delays across Delhi

Several commuters reported being stuck in traffic for more than half an hour, with many raising concerns over fuel wastage and productivity loss

AI-generated misinformation has power to derail democracies: Jitin Prasada

Speaking at a session in the AI Impact Summit here, Prasada also said artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance learning for students and teachers

Govt to provide AI resources access to medical students: MoHFW official

The panelists in the session focussed on how responsible AI can advance health equity by improving access to trusted medical knowledge, clinical decision support, and workforce capacity

UP govt cancels licences of 178 private hospitals over various complaints

FIRs have been registered against 281 hospitals, which were operating while allegedly violating the norms. Apart from this, 533 hospitals were "seized"

PM Modi, V-P condole deaths of 7 workers in Rajasthan Bhiwadi factory fire

Seven workers were burnt alive when a fire broke out at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area on Monday

Nearly one in four BMC winners face criminal cases, ADR analysis shows

Among parties, 76 per cent of BJP winners, 83 per cent from Shiv Sena (UBT), 93 per cent from Shiv Sena and 92 per cent from the Indian National Congress were crorepatis

28 schools in Ahmedabad, Vadodara receive bomb threat; searches underway

Vadodara Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar said as many as 13 schools in different localities of the city received bomb threat emails

SC refuses to entertain pleas against Assam CM over viral 'shooting' video

The video of Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing at two people, one wearing a skull cap and the other with a beard, was shared by the Assam BJP on its official X handle on Feb 7

Delhi court frame charges against Lalu, Rabri Devi in land-for-job case

This case pertains to the alleged offence of providing Railway Group D jobs to candidates in exchange for land

SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging 2023 data protection law

The plea argues that the new data regime severely dilutes the Right to Information (RTI) Act and grants the Centre 'sweeping powers' over personal data

AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official

During a panel discussion on 'AI for Road Safety: Data-Driven Solutions for Enhancing Road Safety in India', MoRTH official said AI can play a big role in avoiding accidents and reducing fatalities

EC suspends 7 West Bengal officials for serious misconduct amid ongoing SIR

These suspended officers were state government employees who were working on deputation for the EC to update the voters' list and help hold elections

Bihar CM transfers ₹10k each to 2.5 mn women under Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Kumar disbursed a total amount of ₹2,500 crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT) at a function held here at his official residence, 1 Anne Marg, officials in the CMO said

Sabarimala row: SC to begin hearing pleas on entry of women from April 7

The bench asked the parties to file their written submissions on or before March 14

AI Impact summit at Bharat Mandapam: Check entry timings, gate details

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a revised advisory for delegates attending the summit at Bharat Mandapam, detailing entry timings, gate access and parking arrangements