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Indian Government Launches AI Compute Portal, Dataset Repository AIKosha to Boost Innovation
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Thursday. The announcements were made on the occasion of the first anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission, which is on March 7. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the India AI Compute Portal during an event, which ...
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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Undergraduates To Soon Have Option To Choose Duration Of Courses: University Body Chief
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved the SOPs for HEIs to offer the Accelerated Degree Programme (ADP) and Extended Degree Programme (EDP) in a meeting this week.
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IISc Launches Pravriddhi Product Accelerator Programme to Develop Innovative Solutions
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched Pravriddhi, a national product accelerator, to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities. By promoting collaboration among academic institutions, enterprises, and research labs, the programme aims to tackle challenges in the sector, reduce dependency on imports, and position India as a global m...
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Explained: How Close Is Iran To Having A Nuclear Bombs
As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear programme, reducing the time it would need to build a nuclear bomb if it chose to, though it denies wanting to.
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Crypto Bull Run Spikes Number of Web3-Focussed Funds as Startups Swarm for Funding, Guidance
Startups looking to establish their names in the crypto sector are taking this bull phase seriously and are swarming towards accelerator programmes. While accelerator and investment programmes provide Web3 startups with funding, mentorship, and industry guidance – these venture firms get the opportunity to have promising upcoming firms under thei...
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After "Nuclear Attack" Warning, N Korea's Kim Wants To Speed Up War Prep
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear programme, state media said Thursday.
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Wipro Commits $1 Billion Investment Into AI, Plans to Train 2.5 Lakh Employees on AI
Wipro said on Wednesday it planned to invest $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,231 crore) into artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years. The India-based IT company aims to train its entire 2.5 lakh employees in artificial intelligence and integrate the technology into its product offerings.
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Visa Looking to Enable Auto-Bill Payments via Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets: Details
Visa has proposed a functionality, that would enable users to make their telephone and electricity payments via self-custodial crypto wallets. This application could allow a user to setup a programmable payment instruction that can push funds automatically from one self-custodial wallet account to another at recurring intervals, eliminating the nee...
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iPhone 14 Becomes Latest Smartphone to Be Manufactured by Apple in India: Details
iPhone 14, launched by Apple at its Far Out event earlier this month, will be the latest smartphone model from the company to be manufactured in India. The new handset joins the iPhone SE, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 that will be assembled in the country. The iPhone 14 will be shipped from Foxconn's Sriperumbudur facility on the outskirts of Chennai. ...
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BSNL to Migrate 30,00 Wi-Fi Hotspots to PM-WANI Framework by June, Indian Railways to Follow: DoT Official
BSNL will migrate 30,000 wi-fi hotspots to the PM-WANI framework by June, stated a senior telecom department official. Indian Railways will soon follow this and has already created an ambitious blueprint for the migration.
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Swiggy Step-Ahead Programme Launched: Lets Delivery Partners Transition to Full-Time Jobs With Salary, Benefits
Swiggy has launched a new 'Step-Ahead' accelerator programme that allows its delivery executives to transition into full-time, managerial-level jobs that offer fixed salary and additional benefits.
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Telangana Joins CoinSwitch Kuber, Lumos Labs to Launch ‘India Blockchain Accelerator’ Program for Startups
The Telangana authorities along with CoinSwitch Kuber and Lumos Labs re expanding efforts to help blockchain-based startups get mentor support as well as project funding opportunities in India. Companies like Lightspeed and WoodstockFund are participating as initiative partners to fund promising projects from selected startups.
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Eat Kochi Eat: How a Kerala Foodie Community Got Funding From Facebook
Eat Kochi Eat, is a community from Kerala which has been selected by Facebook in their global Community Accelerator Programme. It is the sole foodie community from India to get inducted into the programme.
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India, Indonesia And Phillippines Join Coal Transition Programme
India, Indonesia and the Philippines will join South Africa as the first recipients of a multibillion dollar pilot programme aimed at accelerating their transition from coal power to clean energy, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) said on Thursday.
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Indian Government Launches AI Compute Portal, Dataset Repository AIKosha to Boost Innovation
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Thursday. The announcements were made on the occasion of the first anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission, which is on March 7. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the India AI Compute Portal during an event, which ...
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
-
Undergraduates To Soon Have Option To Choose Duration Of Courses: University Body Chief
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved the SOPs for HEIs to offer the Accelerated Degree Programme (ADP) and Extended Degree Programme (EDP) in a meeting this week.
-
IISc Launches Pravriddhi Product Accelerator Programme to Develop Innovative Solutions
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched Pravriddhi, a national product accelerator, to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities. By promoting collaboration among academic institutions, enterprises, and research labs, the programme aims to tackle challenges in the sector, reduce dependency on imports, and position India as a global m...
-
Explained: How Close Is Iran To Having A Nuclear Bombs
As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear programme, reducing the time it would need to build a nuclear bomb if it chose to, though it denies wanting to.
-
Crypto Bull Run Spikes Number of Web3-Focussed Funds as Startups Swarm for Funding, Guidance
Startups looking to establish their names in the crypto sector are taking this bull phase seriously and are swarming towards accelerator programmes. While accelerator and investment programmes provide Web3 startups with funding, mentorship, and industry guidance – these venture firms get the opportunity to have promising upcoming firms under thei...
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After "Nuclear Attack" Warning, N Korea's Kim Wants To Speed Up War Prep
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear programme, state media said Thursday.
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Wipro Commits $1 Billion Investment Into AI, Plans to Train 2.5 Lakh Employees on AI
Wipro said on Wednesday it planned to invest $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,231 crore) into artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years. The India-based IT company aims to train its entire 2.5 lakh employees in artificial intelligence and integrate the technology into its product offerings.
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Visa Looking to Enable Auto-Bill Payments via Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets: Details
Visa has proposed a functionality, that would enable users to make their telephone and electricity payments via self-custodial crypto wallets. This application could allow a user to setup a programmable payment instruction that can push funds automatically from one self-custodial wallet account to another at recurring intervals, eliminating the nee...
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iPhone 14 Becomes Latest Smartphone to Be Manufactured by Apple in India: Details
iPhone 14, launched by Apple at its Far Out event earlier this month, will be the latest smartphone model from the company to be manufactured in India. The new handset joins the iPhone SE, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 that will be assembled in the country. The iPhone 14 will be shipped from Foxconn's Sriperumbudur facility on the outskirts of Chennai. ...
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BSNL to Migrate 30,00 Wi-Fi Hotspots to PM-WANI Framework by June, Indian Railways to Follow: DoT Official
BSNL will migrate 30,000 wi-fi hotspots to the PM-WANI framework by June, stated a senior telecom department official. Indian Railways will soon follow this and has already created an ambitious blueprint for the migration.
-
Swiggy Step-Ahead Programme Launched: Lets Delivery Partners Transition to Full-Time Jobs With Salary, Benefits
Swiggy has launched a new 'Step-Ahead' accelerator programme that allows its delivery executives to transition into full-time, managerial-level jobs that offer fixed salary and additional benefits.
-
Telangana Joins CoinSwitch Kuber, Lumos Labs to Launch ‘India Blockchain Accelerator’ Program for Startups
The Telangana authorities along with CoinSwitch Kuber and Lumos Labs re expanding efforts to help blockchain-based startups get mentor support as well as project funding opportunities in India. Companies like Lightspeed and WoodstockFund are participating as initiative partners to fund promising projects from selected startups.
-
Eat Kochi Eat: How a Kerala Foodie Community Got Funding From Facebook
Eat Kochi Eat, is a community from Kerala which has been selected by Facebook in their global Community Accelerator Programme. It is the sole foodie community from India to get inducted into the programme.
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India, Indonesia And Phillippines Join Coal Transition Programme
India, Indonesia and the Philippines will join South Africa as the first recipients of a multibillion dollar pilot programme aimed at accelerating their transition from coal power to clean energy, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) said on Thursday.
