MEGHA (Meghalaya E-Governance Human-centred Assistance), a voice-first AI platform designed to help marginalized citizens access government schemes through basic mobile phones, has won the first prize at the Kennedy AI for Good Hackathon, organized by Harvard Kennedy School. The platform emphasizes the potential of responsible and human-centered AI to promote digital inclusion and governance, particularly…
Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav seized the Orange Cap after smashing a 28-ball 54 against Lucknow Super Giants, helping MI post 215/7 in their IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium. Yadav’s powerful innings pushed him to the top of the Orange Cap standings with 427 runs in 10 innings. Mumbai Indians went on to defeat LSG…
Amid global economic uncertainties, India offers strong growth prospects and stability for investors seeking long-term value, said Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at the US-India Economic Forum, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in Washington, D.C., Malhotra highlighted India’s monetary, financial, and…
US President Donald Trump’s private golf resort in Florida will host Andreas Kalcker, a German citizen who promotes chlorine dioxide—an industrial bleach—as a cure for cancer, Covid-19, and autism, according to The Guardian. Kalcker is among 50 speakers at the “Truth Seekers Conference,” organized by far-right commentator Charlie Ward, beginning Thursday at Trump National Doral…
The United States and Ukraine are close to finalizing an agreement on rare earth minerals, according to US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Speaking on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Waltz confirmed that negotiations were actively ongoing over the weekend and expressed confidence that the deal will be completed soon.
Shraddha Kapoor, known for her radiant skin, recently shared her secrets to a glowing complexion. In an interview, the Stree 2 actor emphasized the importance of basic habits like drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep. “I really want to drink more water,” Kapoor stated. “Water is one of the basic things that hydrates…
The Indian rupee traded within a narrow range against the US dollar in early trading on Monday, depreciating slightly by 5 paise to 86.76. This limited movement occurred despite significant foreign fund outflows and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders noted a negative bias on the rupee due to dollar-buying activity by foreign…
Ajinkya Rahane, despite being 36 and last playing for India nearly two years ago, remains hopeful of a national team recall. He emphasizes his continued “fire and passion” for the game and points to his experience and fitness as key assets. Rahane, who recently led Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy semifinals, believes strong performances in…
The growth in non-food credit of scheduled commercial banks slowed to 11.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) in November 2024, compared to 16.5% in the same period last year, as per data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Overall bank credit, which includes food and non-food credit, expanded by 11.8%, down from 16.3% in November 2023. Notably,…
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between India and Australia. Set to commence on January 15, this highly anticipated contest will kick off at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, promising an electrifying showdown between two cricketing powerhouses. The series, comprising four Test matches, is a pivotal event for…
