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NEW DELHI: In past five years, barely 1,525 driving licenses (DLs) were cancelled for committing traffic violations, despite all the talk about efforts to catch violators through digital capture. While 50% of the cancellations occurred in Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Bengal reported only three each, followed by four in Haryana. Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari…
MUMBAI: India’s financial sector is embracing generative AI at pace, with banks, insurers, and non-bank lenders deploying it to cut costs and improve efficiency. An EY report suggests productivity gains in banking operations could reach 46% by 2030. The report found that 74% of financial firms have initiated proof-of-concept trials, 42% have allocated budgets, and…
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul is set to begin a fresh stint with Delhi Capitals in the upcoming 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) commencing March 22, following his previous associations with other IPL teams.After being released by Lucknow Super Giants post the 2024 season, Rahul was acquired by DC for Rs 14 crore at the previous…
Why China’s DeepSeek AI model could surpass US innovations: A challenge to higher education and STEM investment. (Getty Images) The emergence of China’s DeepSeek AI model is raising alarms in the US tech and education sectors. With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), DeepSeek has shown how far China’s innovation ecosystem has come, challenging the…
Jobs, Education Pledge In Ch’garh Maoist Surrender Policy NEW DELHI: Ahead of the March 2026 deadline set by home minister Amit Shah for eliminating Left-wing extremism, Chhattisgarh has come out with a comprehensive policy for surrender of Maoists as well as their relief and rehabilitation, and also that of victims of Naxal violence and civilians…
NEW DELHI: FMCG major HUL on Thursday said its independent director Leo Puri has resigned due to an increase in his board commitments, including his proposed appointment on the board of a global entity. His resignation will be effective from June 30, 2025, said a regulatory filing from HUL. Source link
India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has thrown his weight behind captain Rohit Sharma, insisting that the veteran batter still has plenty of cricket left in him. Sidhu believes that Sharma will retain his leadership position for India’s upcoming five-match away…
Why transnational education could be the future of US higher education. (AI image) As the world grows increasingly interconnected through technology and communication, the traditional model of higher education, bound by national borders, is being redefined. Universities are beginning to look beyond their campuses and local regulations, forging international partnerships and offering innovative programs that…
BENGALURU: In the gold-smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, CBI has left the “accused” column blank in the FIR filed on Thursday, causing ripples in political and bureaucratic circles. The omission gives the agency the flexibility to summon any individual, especially as Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) strongly suspects the involvement of a syndicate…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked Elon Musk’s satellite venture Starlink to set up a control centre in India to enable suspension or shutdown of communications services in sensitive and troubled areas, whenever required, to maintain law and order.Also, the security establishment has specified mandates to allow call interceptions by law-enforcement agencies through official channels…
