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Who is Known as the Father of Artificial Intelligence

Who is Known as the Father of Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an exciting field that has transformed technology, helping machines learn, think, and solve problems like humans. The man widely regarded as the “Father of Artificial Intelligence” is John McCarthy. Let’s learn more about him and his contributions. What is AI? AI is a type of technology that allows computers to think …

Amiya Kumar Bagchi, Renowned Economic Historian, Dies

Amiya Kumar Bagchi, Renowned Economic Historian, Dies

Professor Amiya Kumar Bagchi, a prominent economic historian and macroeconomist, passed away on November 28, 2024. Renowned for his revolutionary contributions to economic history and his commitment to Left politics, Bagchi’s scholarship bridged economic theory and historical data, influencing both economists and historians alike. His work continues to shed light on India’s colonial economic history, …

Sanraksha App For Safety Of Rail Passengers

Sanraksha App launched for Enhancing Rail Passenger Safety

The launch of the ‘Sanraksha’ mobile application by Indian Railways aims to enhance the safety and security of passengers. It integrates advanced technology, including data analytics and potential AI applications, to train and build the capacity of railway staff while ensuring passenger safety. The app was launched after a successful pilot project in the Nagpur …

Kaziranga Hosts 12th International Tourism Mart, Spotlighting Northeast India’s Riches

Kaziranga Hosts 12th International Tourism Mart, Spotlighting Northeast India’s Riches

The 12th Edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) kicked off on November 27, 2024, in Kaziranga, Assam, with the aim of showcasing the immense tourism potential of Northeast India. Organized annually by the Ministry of Tourism, the event serves as a key platform for both domestic and international audiences to explore the diverse cultural, …

Cybercrime Surge in Top States: Govt's 13-Pronged Strategy

Cybercrime Surge in Top States: Govt’s 13-Pronged Strategy

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have emerged as the top states registering the highest number of cybercrime cases in the last three years, with Telangana leading the pack. The Central Government has implemented a 13-pronged strategy to curb cybercrimes, aiming to strengthen the detection, investigation, and prosecution …

Piyush Goyal Launches Ease of Doing Business Portal

Piyush Goyal Launches Ease of Doing Business Portal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurated the (Confederation of Indian Industry) CII Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and Regulatory Affairs Portal at the 2nd DPIIT–CII National Conference on Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi. The portal aims to provide real-time updates on government and CII initiatives to enhance business efficiency, ensure …

Centre Receives 28 Proposals from 23 States for New City Development

Centre Receives 28 Proposals from 23 States for New City Development

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has received 28 proposals from 23 states for the development of new cities, as part of the central government’s initiative to meet the growing demand for urban expansion. This marks a significant step in fulfilling the commitment made in February 2021 to develop eight new cities. The …