AI infra investments at risk from high costs: Infosys CEO Salil Parekh

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh said high data centre and chip costs, and emerging cheaper AI models, pose risks to AI infrastructure investments. He highlighted uncertainty over the longevity of current capacity and its potential impact on utilisation. High data centre and chip costs, coupled with emerging AI models offering cheaper inference, pose risks to AI … Read more

Quad officials meet in Singapore, vow to counter cyber attacks

Officials from Quad nations—India, Japan, Australia, and the US—met in Singapore to bolster cyber security cooperation. They pledged to counter digital threats and strengthen regional resilience under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy. Quad Pledges to Counter Cyber Threats Quad grouping officials from India, Japan, Australia and the United States on Tuesday pledged to … Read more

India, Canada discuss advancing CEPA talks for balanced market access

India and Canada are advancing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Canadian counterpart Maninder Sidhu discussed a balanced agreement to enhance market access and bilateral trade. India and Canada have discussed advancing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with a focus on ensuring balanced market … Read more

Hyderabad’s 81-foot eco-friendly Durga idol wows thousands of devotees

An 81-foot-tall Durga idol in Hyderabad, made from grass and mud, is a major Navratri attraction. Designed to be eco-friendly, it will dissolve on-site during immersion, leaving no waste. The event attracts up to 50,000 devotees daily. An 81-foot-tall Durga idol has been attracting thousands of devotees ever since the Navratri celebrations started; however, its … Read more

Margn wins R|Elan Circular Design Challenge with sustainable fashion

Margn by Saurabh Maurya won the 8th R|Elan Circular Design Challenge for its sustainable fashion using reclaimed materials and Himalayan craftsmanship. Yoshita 1967 was runner-up. The event showcased how discarded materials can create unique designs. Bringing sustainability and creativity together, the eighth edition of the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) showcased how reclaimed materials and … Read more

BioNTech’s Cancer Drug Misses A Key Trial Goal – Citi Says Survival Data Could Preserve ‘A Meaningful Development Path’

BioNTech’s experimental cancer treatment combined with Merck’s Keytruda failed to significantly delay disease progression compared with Keytruda alone. The trial will continue to assess its remaining primary goal of overall survival. Citi maintained its ‘Buy’ rating and $125 price target, according to The Fly. The firm said additional benefits over Keytruda are hard to showcase … Read more

Rahul vows to continue stir; Amit Shah predicts massive 2029 NDA win

Rahul Gandhi vowed to continue the INDIA bloc’s campaign against alleged electoral roll irregularities. In response, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit back, predicting a massive victory for the BJP-led NDA in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. INDIA Bloc Vows to Continue Protests Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday … Read more

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends Navratri Maha Aarti at IPS Mess

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi participated in the Maha Aarti during the Navratri Garba Mahotsav at the Ahmedabad IPS Mess. They extended greetings to police officers and their families during the festive celebrations. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday participated in the Maha Aarti during the Navratri Garba Mahotsav organised … Read more

AYUSH Ministry issues standard treatment guidelines for skin disorders

The Ministry of AYUSH has released Standard Treatment Guidelines for managing dermatological disorders, including psoriasis and vitiligo, through Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, and Yoga to promote standardised and evidence-informed holistic care. Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) on “Management of Dermatological Disorders for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy”, with the inclusion of Yoga, have been issued by … Read more

Assam launches olive cultivation pilot, reviews irrigation schemes

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviewed West Karbi Anglong’s development, inspecting an irrigation scheme with expansion potential and launching a pilot project to explore the feasibility of olive cultivation with 16,000 saplings from Rajasthan. Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday reviewed development activities in West Karbi Anglong, inspected an irrigation scheme, launched a … Read more