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August 26, 2017 7:02 AM

Govt sets up task force on artificial intelligence

Government has constituted a task force on Artificial Intelligence for the country's Economic Transformation. <br/><br/>The 18-member panel, headed by Dr. V. Kamakoti of IIT Madras, will comprise of experts, academics, researchers and industry leaders. It will explore the possibilit...

August 26, 2017 7:01 AM

CJI JS Khehar hopes paperless court becomes reality

Outgoing Chief Justice of India, Justice JS Khehar has hoped that paperless courts will soon become a reality. <br/><br/>Speaking at his farewell function organised by the Bar Association in New Delhi yesterday, Justice Khehar hailed the support of the Bar in his endeavour to digitise th...

August 26, 2017 6:41 AM

'GM crops only after biosafety, socio-economic evaluation'

A Parliamentary panel has said, no genetically modified (GM) crop should be introduced in the country unless the biosafety and socio-economic desirability is evaluated in a transparent process and an accountability regime is put in place. <br/><br/>The Parliamentary Standing Committee on...

August 26, 2017 6:40 AM

PM Modi to share thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people in the country and abroad in his Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio at 11 AM tomorrow. <br/><br/>It will be the 35th edition of the monthly programme. It will be broadcast on the entire network of All India Radio...

August 25, 2017 8:44 PM

CBI registers FIR against Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

The CBI has registered an FIR against Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, his wife and four associates for possession of alleged disproportionate assests. <br/><br/>CBI had earlier registered a Preliminary Enquiry in April this year against Mr Jain and during enquiry, it was found that...

August 25, 2017 8:42 PM

ISRO to launch new satellite on August 31

Indian Space Research Organization ISRO has scheduled its next satellite launch on the 31st of this month. <br/><br/>A release from the national space agency has said it would put into orbit the IRNSS-1H satellite at 18:59 hours on the day using the rocket PSLV-C39 from Sriharikotta. &lt...

August 25, 2017 7:38 PM

India, EU review Strategic Partnership

India and the European Union today reviewed the entire gamut of India-EU Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in political, economic and security areas. <br/><br/>Strongly condemning the recent terror attacks in Barcelona, they called for enhancing coope...

August 25, 2017 7:36 PM

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging Rules on tribunals

The Supreme Court today sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging the recently promulgated rules for selection of adjudicating officials for various tribunals. <br/><br/>The courts has sought the response on the ground that tribunals were found to be allegedly compromis...

August 25, 2017 7:33 PM

Nepal Prime Minister reaches Hyderabad

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has reached Hyderabad on a two-day visit this afternoon. <br/><br/>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mohamood Ali accorded a warm welcome at the International Airport. <br/><br/>The visiting dignitary has visited the Infosys office in Hyd...

August 25, 2017 7:02 PM

Gujarat riots: SC asks trial court to decide case in 4 months

The Supreme Court today asked the lower court in Gujarat to decide within four months the trial in a 2002 Gujarat riots case related to the Naroda Gam incident. <br/><br/>A bench, headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, has asked the lower court to complete recording of evidence of remaining...

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