August 18, 2026
  • August 18, 2026

Why finalist Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Paris Olympics

by on August 7, 2024 0

India’s Vinesh Phogat, who on Tuesday entered the final of the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics, was found overweight on the second day of the competition and has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics. As a result, she won’t contest in the final today and will miss a historic podium...

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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh’s interim govt

by on August 7, 2024 0

Muhammad Yunus was appointed to lead Bangladesh’s interim government after ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled during a student-led uprising. The announcement followed President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s dissolution of Parliament and the release of opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia. The transition aims to restore normalcy and pave the way for fresh elections.

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Alumnus, a 1970 batch MTech, gifts IIT-M Rs 228 crore

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Krishna Chivukula, an IIT-Madras alumnus and founder of Indo MIM Technology, donated Rs 228 crore to the institute. The funds will support fellowships for top BTech students, sportspersons, foreign students, and faculty conducting high-risk research. An academic block was named after him. This donation is one of the largest ever made to IIT-Madras.

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How some of India’s biggest companies deal with AI governance

by on August 7, 2024 0

Indian companies like Vodafone Idea and IndianOil have embraced AI across operations, enhancing efficiency and data handling. However, as AI’s role grows, the need for robust governance becomes essential. Both companies have focused on data governance, privacy protection, and continuous system monitoring, while also implementing extensive employee training to ensure responsible AI use. To...

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CBI warns about this ‘WhatsApp-CBI scam’; shares tips to stay protected

by on August 7, 2024 0

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) warned the public about scams where criminals impersonated CBI officers to extort money. Using the agency’s logo and senior officials’ names, scammers created fake documents and WhatsApp calls. The CBI advised the public to remain vigilant, verify caller identities, and report suspicious activities to local authorities immediately.

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