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Amazon cloud giant AWS wants public sector to embrace AI
Amazon's AWS, the world's biggest cloud computing outfit, is making a major push to entice the public sector to join the artificial intelligence revolution, as the generative AI race with Microsoft and Google heats up. The scramble for public sector adoption of generative AI comes as Microsoft's cloud business as well as Google Cloud are trying to bite into AWS' leadership of the market.
Govt plans to set up centre of excellence for R&D work in DPIs, DPGs
Private institutions, universities, and colleges play a vital role in developing applications on digital public infrastructure, fostering innovation in the digital public goods sector globally.
Hyperscalers host EkStep digital public goods, build AI bot
Tech giants Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud are providing cloud storage and services to make the digital public goods (DPGs) created by non-profit EkStep Foundation available online. They are also collaborating to develop an AI-based virtual assistant for the foundation.
Arunachal CM Khandu urges rapid completion of NH-415 amidst public inconvenience
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed strong dissatisfaction with the slow progress on the NH-415 four-lane highway construction from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli. In a review meeting, Khandu highlighted the inconvenience caused to commuters and directed highway officials to expedite the work without compromising quality. He emphasized the importance of timely infrastructure projects for public benefit and state development.
Ather Energy converts to public limited company on road to IPO
Ather's board greenlit the change at its annual general meeting (AGM) last week, and the EV scooter maker will change its name to Ather Energy Limited, from Ather Energy Private Limited earlier, sources told ET. Ather plans to raise $75-90 million (about Rs 750 crore) in primary funding from new and existing investors, ET had reported on April 23.
Delhi govt might impound your vehicle parked in public spaces for this reason
Delhi govt empowers enforcement wings to impound overage vehicles found parked in public places, even with NOC, if not moved out of Delhi within one month.
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From public foodie flagellations to mom groups outflixing Netflix
The article explores the dynamics of Facebook groups, highlighting the experiences within food and mom groups. It delves into the interactions, recommendations, and criticisms found in these online communities, emphasizing the impact of social media on human behavior.
Govt trying to do 'damage control': Congress on implementation of law to curb exam irregularities
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has defended the implementation of a law to prevent unfair means in competitive examinations, stating it is "damage control". The law, which aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive exams, was operationalised on June 21, 2024, following protests over alleged irregularities in medical entrance exams. The law entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.
UK public debt rises to highest since 1961 as election nears
In May, British public debt reached its highest level since 1961, standing at 99.8% of GDP, or £2.742 trillion. Despite lower-than-expected borrowing of £15 billion for the month, the ongoing fiscal challenges persist, influenced by pandemic-related spending, slow economic growth, and high interest rates.
IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments
IBBI proposes amendments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporates, seeking stakeholder inputs by July 10.
'A hill palace of Rs 500 cr': TDP accuses former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy of misusing public money; YSRCP defends it as govt property
ChatGPTThe Telugu Desam Party (TDP) accused the former YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government of secretly constructing a lavish hilltop palace on Rushikonda Hill in Vishakhapatnam. TDP claimed the palace, intended as a camp office for Jagan Reddy, cost Rs 500 crore and featured extravagant amenities, including a Rs 26 lakh bathtub. YSRCP countered that the buildings were government property for official use, not private, and criticized TDP for misleading the public. The facility, resembling more luxury than a conventional tourist spot, is under scrutiny for its opulent design and functionality.
CBIC cautions public against frauds in the name of Indian Customs
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued an alert regarding fraudulent activities where imposters pose as Indian Customs officials to deceive the public, often through digital means like calls or SMS. CBIC launched a comprehensive awareness campaign urging vigilance and precautionary measures against such scams, emphasizing verification and reporting of suspicious activities
With DRHP, Hyundai steers towards $3 billion public listing
India's largest public issue will be an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 142.2 million shares, or a 17.5% stake, by South Korean parent Hyundai Motor Co.
Odisha Cabinet: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps home, admin, public relations & water resources; complete list
Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh gets Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Energy and Deputy CM Pravati Parida- Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, Tourism.
KPCC chief Sudhakaran hints Rahul Gandhi will relinquish Wayanad LS seat
At a public event organised here for Gandhi to thank his supporters, Sudhakaran hinted that the Wayanad MP would give up his seat here, saying, "We should not be saddened as Rahul Gandhi who is supposed to lead the nation cannot be expected to remain in Wayanad."
Ola Electric gets Sebi nod for public offer
Ola Electric, set for a $6 billion IPO, plans layoffs amid IPO filings by Swiggy and FirstCry.
Ixigo public issue oversubscribed on opening day
Le Travenues Technology's IPO for online travel platform Ixigo was oversubscribed on the opening day, with bids for 85.5 million shares against 43.7 million available.
Chandrababu Naidu as CM faces huge task of delivering 'Super Six' guarantees with empty coffers
Chandrababu Naidu is poised to assume the leadership of Andhra Pradesh shortly, facing the formidable challenge of revitalising depleted state finances to deliver on the "Super Six" promises his party made during the recent Assembly elections. Naidu is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12.
Tharoor responds to Chandrasekhar's initial social media post about ending public life
In the recent Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced tough competition from BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who announced stepping down from public life after 18 years but clarified it was meant as the end of his tenure as an MP and Minister of State. Tharoor responded by expressing confidence in Chandrasekhar's continued contributions to the country and encouraged him to explore other paths in public service.
Nirmala Sitharaman: Feisty defender of Modi govt to filling big shoes
As a staunch defender of the Modi government's economic policies and executor, Nirmala Sitharaman created a record when she was appointed as the first female Raksha Mantri, or Defence Minister, in 2017. Prior to that, she was industry and commerce minister.
PM Modi ended culture of appeasement, started equitable public service delivery: Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh said citizen-centric schemes such as the PM Awas Yojna and the Ujjawala Yojna, among others, reached every such household where these amenities were found lacking and the authorities never asked which religion or caste the family belonged to, or which political party they had voted for.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar sent to judicial custody till May 28
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court granted four days judicial custody to Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide, accused of assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar moved an application to protect a DVR seized during the investigation, but Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava opposed the application, arguing that Kumar is not the CCTV occupier.
Non-recovery of cash can't be proof there wasn't corruption, says HC while denying bail to Manish Sisodia
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the bail pleas filed by the former Delhi deputy chief minister in the corruption and money laundering cases lodged by the CBI and ED, respectively, in connection with the alleged liquor scam.
Left govt in Kerala enters fourth year, CM says extreme poverty will be eradicated by 2025
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that while the Union government fails to fill the numerous vacancies in various Central government establishments, including the Indian Railways and other Central public sector undertakings, the Kerala Public Service Commission stands as a model for the entire country. He promised that the Left government will eradicate extreme poverty in the state in the coming year.
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