NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor from Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar here. Modi also took a ride on a Namo Bharat train from Sahibabad station to New Ashok Nagar station. During his journey, the prime minister… Continue reading PM Modi inaugurates 13-km section of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor
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Kinnar Akhara performs fire ritual for safety of devotees, religious festivities in full swing at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 5: As Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the religious festivities can be witnessed in the region and across the Sangam (confluence of Ganga and Yamuna). Mahamandaleshwar Kaushalya Nand Giri of Kinnar Akhara performed a fire ritual (Havan), praying that the holy celebrations of Kumbh remain divine, grand and safe.… Continue reading Kinnar Akhara performs fire ritual for safety of devotees, religious festivities in full swing at Maha Kumbh
Govt launches 2 special categories visas for international students
NEW DELHI: India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. The ‘e-student visa’ and ‘e-student-x’ visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the ‘Study in India’ (SII) portal launched by the government,… Continue reading Govt launches 2 special categories visas for international students
AI tools like GPT-4 do not fare well in ‘conversing’ with patients, study finds
NEW DELHI: With chatbots increasingly being relied upon for making sense of one’s symptoms or test results, a study has shown that AI tools may not fare so well in conversations closer to real-world interactions, even as they perform well on medical exam-like tests. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, also proposes recommendations… Continue reading AI tools like GPT-4 do not fare well in ‘conversing’ with patients, study finds
Over 10,000 devotees receive medical care in Mahakumbh mela on CM Yogi’s instructions
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 5: The Uttar Pradesh government is prioritising the health and well-being of devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, with over 10,000 patients receiving medical care so far. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, dedicated healthcare services have been implemented, including the establishment of a fully operational Sub-Central Hospital… Continue reading Over 10,000 devotees receive medical care in Mahakumbh mela on CM Yogi’s instructions
New office space supply falls 6 pc to 451.5 lakh sq ft across top 8 cities in 2024: C&W report
NEW DELHI: India’s eight major office markets saw a 6 per cent annual decline in fresh supply of workspaces during 2024, even as the demand hit an all-time high, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) data showed that new supply of office space stood at 451.5 lakh square feet… Continue reading New office space supply falls 6 pc to 451.5 lakh sq ft across top 8 cities in 2024: C&W report
India lose Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years
SYDNEY: India lost the Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years with a six-wicket loss to Australia on day three of the fifth and final Test here on Sunday. Australian chased down the 162-run target in 27 overs with Travis Head (34 not out) and Beau Webster (39 not out) taking the team home. India lost the… Continue reading India lose Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years
18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar to see inauguration of special diaspora tourist train
New Delhi, Jan 5: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, being held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10, will see the participation of a large number of Indian diaspora members from over 50 countries, as well as the inauguration of a special Pravasi Tourist Train. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is the flagship event of… Continue reading 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar to see inauguration of special diaspora tourist train
PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Grameen Bharat Mahotsav’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate here on Saturday the “Grameen Bharat Mahotsav”, a six-day programme that seeks to celebrate rural India’s entrepreneurial spirit and cultural heritage, according to an official statement. The theme of the programme is “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047”, the statement said. Through various… Continue reading PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Grameen Bharat Mahotsav’
China plays down reports of huge flu outbreak; says country safe for travel
BEIJING: China on Friday played down reports of a massive outbreak of flu in the country overwhelming hospitals, saying that cases of the respiratory diseases which occur during the winter were less severe this year compared to last year. The Foreign Ministry here said it is safe for foreigners to travel to China. “Respiratory infections… Continue reading China plays down reports of huge flu outbreak; says country safe for travel