Govt modernises National Sample Surveys with digital platforms, AI-enabled chatbot
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has adopted digital survey platforms such as Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) and an AI-enabled chatbot for the modernisation of National Sample Surveys,…
Taiwan’s survival relies on forging defence partnership with Japan: Report
Taipei, Aug 3 (IANS) The possibility of China’s invasion of Taiwan is a scenario openly practised in military exercises launched by Beijing and based in its political doctrine. Taiwan cannot depend only on its distant allies, and its survival…
Kerala HC allows two more MSC Elsa 3 crew members to return to their homeland
Kochi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed two more foreign crew members of the sunken cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3 to return to their home countries, while directing them to cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the shipwreck off the…
Kerala LP rank holders protest gains momentum, BJP & film personalities back agitation
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (IANS) The indefinite protest by Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) Lower Primary (LP) School Teacher rank holders outside the Secretariat gathered fresh momentum on Monday with the BJP launching a sharp attack on the state…
Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor maintains decisive lead after 24 rounds of counting
Patna, Aug 3 (IANS) A sombre atmosphere has prevailed at the Bihar BJP office in Patna as counting trends in the Bankipur Assembly by-election continue to favour Jan Suraaj candidate Prashant Kishor. Kishor has maintained his lead in every round counted…
Surge in global energy, goods prices pushing up WPI inflation: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The increase in wholesale price inflation in June was largely driven by price pressures in goods that are sensitive to global commodity and energy prices, the Parliament was informed on Monday. However, the government has been…
Abhijit Vaghani shares what keeps the creative fire in him alive
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Music composer and producer Abhijit Vaghani, who has been the creative force behind many Bollywood songs in his 27 years of career, has spoken up about how he keeps the fire in him alive after such a huge body of work and experience…
Raised tax appeal limits lead to Rs 16,690 crore drop in disputed tax demand: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The increase in monetary thresholds for filing departmental tax dispute appeals before appellate forums has led to an estimated reduction of about Rs 16,690 crore in disputed tax demand, the government informed Parliament on…
Madras HC grants bail to DMK MLA Markandayan for threat remarks against CM Vijay
Chennai, Aug 3 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Monday granted bail to the DMK’s Vilathikulam MLA G.V. Markandayan, who was arrested over an alleged public remark that his party legislators would “break the bones” of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.…
‘Mahabharat’ actors Sourabh Raaj, Arpit Ranka, Pooja Sharma visit Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in ‘Sawan’
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Prominent actors of the popular television series, ‘Mahabharat’, Sourabh Raaj Jain, Arpit Ranka, and Pooja Sharma offered prayers at the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga during the auspicious month of ‘Sawan’. In the…