Congress received 5 times more financial help under Modi government: Jairam Thakur

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has received substantial financial support from the Centre since Congress came to power in 2022, yet it keeps criticising it and the prime minister to divert public attention, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Thakur said that ever since the Congress government assumed office…

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Google CEO defends massive AI spends as essential foundation for long-term value, growth

New Delhi:  Amid global fears of an AI bubble, Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended the massive spending around Artificial Intelligence, likening tech infrastructure being built to the historical expansion of railroads and highways, which became essential foundations for long-term economic value and growth. Fielding questions on how CEOs can overcome boardroom scepticism regarding AI returns,…

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India well positioned to be leader in AI; incredible optimism, unlike anxiety in West: Rishi Sunak

New Delhi:  Supported by a deep talent pool and strong digital public infrastructure, India is well-positioned to be a leader in AI and demonstrate its mass adoption and deployment in society, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday. At an interactive session at the ongoing AI Impact Summit here, Sunak also said there…

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Galgotias Univ apologises for ‘confusion’ at AI summit, says representative at stall ill-informed

New Delhi: Private university Galgotias on Wednesday apologised for “confusion” after a controversy arose over the display of a made-in-China robotic dog as its own innovation during the India AI Impact Summit and said one of its representatives manning the pavilion was “ill-informed”. The controversy erupted after Neha Singh, a professor of communications at the University,…

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PM Modi meets president of Spain, PM of Finland; says India-EU FTA ushers in golden era

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held separate meetings with the President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, and said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has ushered in a golden era in India-Europe relations. Modi said he had a productive meeting with President Pedro Sánchez and discussed…

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