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AWS CEO advocates responsible AI to harness GenAI's full potential

Advocating responsible AI, Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Adam Selipsky on Tuesday stressed on the need for unlocking Generative AI’s full potential while mitigating risks and called for unprecedented collaborations and multi-stakeholder efforts spanning tech companies, policy-makers, community groups, and academia towards this.

Indian IT sector to be worth $350 bn by 2030: Infosys co-founder

India’s $200 billion information technology (IT) industry will continue growing despite global macroeconomic challenges, said Kris Gopalakrishnan, a co-founder of Infosys, on Wednesday.

ADANI POWER TAKES UP GREEN AMMONIA WITH COAL TO RUN 330-MW BOILER

Green ammonia, produced from green hydrogen, which in turn is produced through electrolysis using renewable energy, would be a feedstock for the boilers

Bugatti, Ferrari, Mercedes are the most expensive classic cars of 2023

In a year marked by cooling values and economic uncertainties, collectors have displayed unwavering commitment to investing top dollars in the rarest cars globally.

Civil service exam toppers' ad deals banned by government

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a restriction on successful candidates of the Indian civil services examination, barring them from engaging in advertisement contracts with coaching institutes post their selection, as reported by sources. This directive mandates the termination of contracts with coaching institutes upon signing the joining letter for civil services.

GMDC embarks on coal exploration in Odisha

In a bid to expand its footprint, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has announced plans to venture into Odisha for the establishment of two new coal mines.

K'TAKA SECURES RS 3,000 CRORE IN INVESTMENTS WITH 62 PROJECTS

Minister M B Patil-led meeting approves eight projects with investments over Rs 50 crore, expected to create 6,360 jobs in Karnataka

Nestle brews up growth plans for India and China

Nestle SA, a prominent player in the global food industry, is eyeing significant growth prospects in India and China, considering them pivotal markets for coffee consumption

Puri, urban development stakeholders call for last-mile access to services, governance reform

A day ahead of the successful conclusion of India’s G20 Presidency on 30 November, a slew of recommendations and ideas for a roadmap on leveraging private finance for urban infrastructure development have emerged during a workshop aimed at bringing out the key learnings towards attracting private capital for urban infrastructure as India looks at delivering quality urban infrastructure for cities in a rapidly urbanizing world and weighs the role of private financing in developing cities of tomorrow.

India's seafood export outlook clouded by weak demand

India’s ambitious seafood export target of $9.25 billion for FY24 appears increasingly unlikely to be met, signalling a persistently sluggish sentiment despite recent modest improvements in export figures.

5 KG FREE FOODGRAINS FOR POOR EXTENDED FOR 5 YEARS

The cabinet approved the extension of PMGKAY from January 1, 2024, committing around Rs 11.8 lakh crore for sustained provision of essential food supplies to the needy.

Uddhav targets Shinde on his poll campaign in Telangana amid crop losses in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday hit out at Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over his visit to neighbouring Telangana for poll campaigning amid losses faced by farmers in his home state due to unseasonal rains.

Speaker Narwekar pledges timely adjudication in Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification case

In the ongoing disqualification proceedings of Shiv Sena MLAs, Speaker Rahul Narwekar assured on Monday that he is making every effort to adjudicate the pleas within the designated time frame mandated by the Supreme Court.

Post-rain relief: Mumbai's AQI improves

Following persistent poor air quality, Mumbai witnessed a refreshing change with the air quality index (AQI) reaching the ‘good’ category after unseasonal rains on Monday.

UNION MINISTER ATHAWALE ADVOCATES 2 LS SEATS FOR RPI IN UPCOMING MAH ELECTIONS

Ministry of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and President of the Republican Party of India (A), Ramdas Athawale, has formally requested the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the allocation of two Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT IMPOSED RS. 10K COST ON DEPARTMENT; SECTION 148(B) NOTICE NOT SPECIFICALLY SERVED ON ASSESSEE

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Nilam Mantri Versus ITO observed and has imposed the cost for an amount of Rs. 10K on the income tax department and has quashed the order as stated under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act and the notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act.

Supreme Court Rejected Plea To Allow Use Of Gujarati As Additional Language In Gujarat High Court

The Supreme Court in the case Rohit Jayantilal Patel vs. State Of Gujarat and Others observed and has declined to consider the plea moved advocating for Gujarati to be recognized as an additional language for court hearings in the Gujarat High Court.

KERALA HIGH COURT: PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE CRUCIAL TO TRANSFER ORDERS, PREVENT STIGMA AND BIAS

The Kerala High Court in the case the Corporate Manager v.Beena Hilkushi and Ors,observed that the transfer order issued in accordance with Rule 10(4) of the Kerala Education Rules, KER the authorities should have ensured that principles of natural justice were followed by initiating enquiry and giving an opportunity of hearing to the teacher to prevent bias.

China's skillful use of 'Useful Idiots' draws attention

Every country likes to promote itself, but China has more reasons than most to do so.

$5 trillion annual green investment crucial for net zero, says IMF

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has underscored the necessity of significantly increasing green investments.

AHEAD OF COP28, INDIA STRESSES URGENCY IN CLIMATE MEASURES

There is a need for concrete action on climate funding and transfer of technology at the upcoming global climate summit,\" FM said

BharatPe Turns EBITDA positive; clocks Oct 2023 as 1st profitable mth

BharatPe, one of India’s leading players in the fintech sector, today announced that it has turned EBITDA positive in October 2023.

Vi likely to miss Dec deadline to raise funds: Report

As it fails to finalise a deal with investors, Vodafone Idea (Vi) is likely to miss the December deadline to raise fresh funds, as per the media report.

APAC automakers navigate challenging global vehicle mkt landscape

Global vehicle sales are anticipated to experience a slow down in growth in 2024, influenced by weakened economic conditions and higher interest rates, according to Fitch Ratings.

Netweb Technologies partners with Nvidia to unlock potential of AI

On Tuesday, Netweb Technologies, based in Faridabad, revealed its collaboration with the American chip giant Nvidia. The partnership aims to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India and develop high end computing applications.

ADANI TOTAL GAS LAUNCHES GREEN HYDROGEN BLENDING PILOT PROJECT

The project is expected to be operational by the FY24-25, with a gradual increase in the percentage of green hydrogen in the blend, reaching up to 8 per cent or more

HUL empowers women in STEM with fellowship

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at bolstering gender diversity in STEM fields – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

'Centre allocates Rs 6,080 cr for TN rail development'

The Central government has allocated a substantial sum of 6,080 crore rupees for the development of Tamil Nadu’s railway sector in the past year, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Government initiates sale of strategic minerals

The Ministry of Mines is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking initiative, set to debut India’s first-ever tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals on November 29.

COPPER PRODUCERS EMBRACE ENERGY SHIFT, STAY FINANCIALLY STRONG

The report forecasts copper prices to average around $8,000 per tonne in 2024 and 2025, slightly lower than the peak but higher than midcycle assumptions