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Targeting rival China, US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports

The United States unveiled new export rules on Monday on chips used for artificial intelligence (AI), furthering efforts to make it tough for China and other rivals to access advanced technology in Joe Biden's final days as president.

Govt Clears Appointment of Patna HC's Justice Vinod Chandran to SC

The Union government on Monday approved the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, chief justice of the Patna high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Junior Docs Operated With No Supervision, Finds Investigation

Several District Hospitals Continued Stocking The Medicines On Monday, Citing Lack Of Official Notification.

Beauty, design among skill lessons in schools

Beauty and wellness, air-conditioning and refrigeration, apparel, Information Technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) -- these are among the skill-based courses that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked its schools to offer \"without delay\" to students from Class 6 to Class 12, in a circular dated January 10.

Ex-judge, back as lawyer, says probe in '06 blasts case biased

Nineteen years on, the victims of the 2006 serial blasts on Mumbai suburban network await justice.

5G Net reaches Siachen, soldiers at highest battlefield now connected

Reliance Jio and the Indian Army have collaborated to install the first 5G mobile tower at the Siachen glacier—the world's coldest and highest battleground—to provide improved connectivity to soldiers deployed at one of India's farthest frontiers, the army said on Monday.

India-China relations: A river runs through it

The dam planned by Beijing on Brahmaputra in Tibet could turn out to be a poisoned chalice for South Asia

Why the House Must Debate CAG Reports

The Delhi high court is right to censure the state government for its failure to place 14 reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) before the legislative assembly.

Good fences for good neighbours

Bangladesh's concern over the fencing of the international border is misplaced

Within India's paradoxes, Seeds of transformation

India is a land of paradoxes. Picture a seeker climbing the Himalayan peaks or meditating by Varanasi's ghats, searching for meaning, unaware that the answers they seek have always been within them.

Toolkit for India to take the lead in the 6G race

If you are reading this article on a wireless device, then a complex set of interdependent, multi-component technologies are at work.

14C cites threat mails in VPN app takedowns

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C) ordered Google to remove several VPN apps and Chrome extensions on October 29, citing their developers' non-compliance in providing information to Indian law enforcement agencies about hoax threats sent to schools, airports and hospitals.

Row as Brahmin panel announces ₹1 lakh for families with 4 kids in MP

The chief of Madhya Pradesh Brahmin welfare board has stoked a row with his announcement of ₹1 lakh for Brahmin couples who decide to have \"at least four children\".

At 150, IMD eyes hyperlocal forecast for climate extremes

The prediction of highly localised extreme weather events resulting from the climate crisis will be at the heart of India Meteorological Department's planning for coming years, the agency's head Mritunjay Mohapatra said Monday, ahead of celebrations of its 150th anniversary, which will also see the launch of an ambitious project, Mission Mausam, to help the country deal with extreme weather events, often the result of the climate crisis.

Not Filing Cases Against Officials Without Prior Sanction, Says ED

The Enforcement Directorate has asked all its units across the country to take prior sanction from ministries or departments concerned under section 197 (1) of CrPC before filing prosecution complaints in money laundering cases, people aware of matter said on Monday.

Google removes offline map app from Play Store after government orders

THE GOVT SENT THE TAKEDOWN NOTICE OVER THE APP DEPICTING PARTS OF J&K AND LADAKH AS OUTSIDE INDIAN TERRITORIES

B'desh border fencing in line with pacts: India

THE INDIAN READOUT, HOWEVER, MADE IT CLEAR THAT BSF WAS WELL WITHIN ITS RIGHTS TO GO AHEAD WITH THE FENCING.

Probe on into leaked letter on women commanding officers'

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the army has ordered a court of inquiry into how an internal communication by a three-star officer on the performance of eight women officers — it talked about several issues ostensibly plaguing units commanded by women in the eastern sector — was leaked, adding that several exceptions were made in appointing women as commanding officers (COs) following a Supreme Court order.

HC slams Delhi govt for not tabling CAG reports

The Delhi high court on Monday pulled up the Delhi government for \"dragging its feet\" on placing 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports before the speaker of the assembly, noting an \"unfortunate\" delay to avoid summoning a House session,

Preparing for terror act also UAPA offence, says Delhi HC

The Delhi high court has ruled that preparing to commit an act likely to cause death, injury, loss, or destruction constitutes a \"terrorist act\" under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Degree of Standoff Continues Along LAC, Says Army Chief

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said a \"degree of standoff\" remains along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the sensitive Ladakh sector following developments that took place after the border row erupted in April 2020, and the two sides must reach a broader understanding on how to calm the situation down and restore the trust, describing the situation as \"stable but sensitive.\"

Modi Opens Key Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K Infra Push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he will keep the promises he made to the people of Jammu & Kashmir as he opened a strategic 6.4-km tunnel in Sonamarg that will bolster defence accessibility and boost tourism by providing an all-weather link between the tourism hub and Srinagar.

Protest Meetings Follow PCL's Tender Notice

The publication of a tender notice on Monday for appointing a transaction advisor to facilitate privatization of Purvanchal and Dakshinanchal Electricity Distribution Corporations under the PPP model triggered widespread protests by power employees across Uttar Pradesh.

High Court Seeks State Govt's Litigation Policy

The High Court Has Stayed All Criminal Proceedings in the Case

BJP worker's 'threat': SP MLA meets Akhilesh, seeks strict action

Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA from Kanpur's Shisamau constituency, Naseem Solanki, met party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday at the party headquarters in Lucknow to discuss a threatening phone call she received from a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, Dheeraj Chadha.

3 Kids Killed, One Hurt as Truck Overturns on Them in Kheri

Three children lost their lives and one was critically injured on Monday evening when a sugarcane-laden truck overturned at Tengnaha village under Dhaurahra police limits.

Pandey Said Two Stages Of The Party's Revamp Have Already Been Completed

Pandey said two stages of the party's revamp have already been completed

100 men, 32 cameras, drones and an elusive 300-kg predator

At 4 am when air is at its nippiest, there's a stillness that wraps around Dr Nitin Katiyar, perched atop a 22-foot watchtower in the eerie silence of a Rehmankheda dawn.

CM Yogi pitches for Yoga and Ayurveda for holistic health

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, underscored the importance of Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Nath sect in enhancing physical health, spiritual growth, and overall well-being.

'India's tallest' Ram statue nears completion, CM likely to unveil it

A 51-ft-tall statue of Lord Ram, nearing completion in Chandausi area of UP's Sambhal district, is likely to be unveiled by chief minister Yogi Adityanath in February.