PM Modi terms AI as defining force writing code for humanity in this century

February 11, 2025 9:18 PM

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PM Modi terms AI as defining force writing code for humanity in this century

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for global cooperation to ensure AI benefits all of humanity. Co-chairing the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, he highlighted AI’s transformative power while cautioning against inherent biases in AI ...

Sensex, Nifty Plunge Over 1% Amid US Tariff Concerns; Rupee Appreciates

February 11, 2025 8:25 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Plunge Over 1% Amid US Tariff Concerns; Rupee Appreciates

Benchmark domestic equity indices today plunged 1.32 percent each as US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports dampened market sentiments.   The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, slumped 1,018 points to close at 76,294. Simila...

Gold & Silver Prices Decline in Indian Bullion Market

February 11, 2025 8:23 PM

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Gold & Silver Prices Decline in Indian Bullion Market

In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading over 0.9 percent down at 85,210 rupees per 10 grams, and Silver 999 Fine was also trading over 1.7 percent down at 94,110 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold was trading with losses today. The precious ...

J&K Assembly Rules Committee Approves Modifications for Smooth Functioning

February 11, 2025 8:17 PM

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J&K Assembly Rules Committee Approves Modifications for Smooth Functioning

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly’s Rules Committee today gave its go-ahead to carry out necessary modifications in the existing Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the House. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the meeting of the committee was held today under the chai...

South Korea in close talks with local industries for response to US steel tariffs

February 11, 2025 8:13 PM

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South Korea in close talks with local industries for response to US steel tariffs

South Korea's Industry Ministry today said that it is closely communicating with local businesses and industry leaders to devise ways to minimise the impact of new US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that will inevitably affect local manufacturers and exporters. Media reports said the country'...

PM Modi Meets Estonia’s President Alar Karis, Discusses Bilateral Ties

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

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PM Modi Meets Estonia’s President Alar Karis, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Estonia's President Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris today. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. The External Affairs Ministry said both leaders discussed various facets of India-Estonia relations, including economic, I...

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls for Democratizing AI to Bridge Global Divides

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls for Democratizing AI to Bridge Global Divides

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the UN Chief emphasised that AI must bridge the gap between de...

Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Global Corruption Index

February 11, 2025 7:12 PM

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Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Global Corruption Index

Bangladesh has slipped two positions in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, ranking 151st out of 180 countries.   Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman revealed the findings on Tuesday at a press conference m...