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Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar continue to spar over AIIMS in Kerala
The ongoing dispute between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar over the establishment of AIIMS in Kerala escalated. Tharoor asserting that no MP can unilaterally decide the location of the medical institution, while Chandrasekhar criticissed Tharoor for not fulfilling promises to Thiruvananthapuram. Despite Tharoor's efforts, the central government approved Kerala's proposal to place AIIMS in Kozhikode, sparking further political tension leading up to the 2024 elections.
Shashi Tharoor, Thiruvananthapuram MP, sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on Thursday. Tharoor, MP from Thiruvananthpuram, took oath in English while holding a copy of the Constitution. "Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan," he said concluding his oath.Shashi Tharoor, Thiruvan...
"Disappointing...": BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on NEET UG exam issue
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed disappointment over students being disadvantaged in the NEET UG exams but praised the government's steps to ensure exam integrity. The NTA, which conducted the exams, faced criticism for alleged irregularities. The Ministry of Education formed a high-level committee, led by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, to recommend reforms for transparent and fair exam conduct, data security, and NTA functioning. The committee will submit its report in two months.
EVM 'hacking' row: Elon Musk was talking about American Electronic Voting Machines, says BJP's Anil Antony
On fresh debate on EVMs, BJP leader Anil Antony said, "The Congress and the rest of the opposition parties, I think have come to a realisation that despite whatever they think the BJP & NDA parties will be in power and they will be in oppositio...
'…Happy to run a tutorial': Former IT MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar counters Musk's allegation on EVM
Elon Musk’s remarks on EVMs ignited a heated debate, with ex-Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The former IT MoS called it a 'sweeping generalisation' that lacked a factual basis, as Musk suggested EVMs can be hacked. Rajeev stated it might apply to ...
Elon Musk-Rajeev Chandrasekhar engage in a banter over EVMs safety, Rahul Gandhi calls it ‘black box’
In a recent exchange on 'X', the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Elon Musk, sparked a debate over the credibility of EVMs. The billionaire tech magnate suggested the elimination of EVMs, citing the risk of the machines getting hacked. Reacting to this, former...
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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.
Lok Sabha Election Results: Smriti Irani to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union ministers who lost
One of the biggest shocks and high profile defeats from Uttar Pradesh came from Smriti Irani's Amethi where the Union Minister lost to Congress' Kishori Lal Sharma by a margin of 1,67,196 votes. In 2019, Irani famously defeated Rahul Gandhi in this very seat by a huge margin but failed to retain her power five years later when Congress changed its strategy and fielded Sharma, a seasoned leader in the constituency, against the minster of women and child development.
Thiruvananthapuram Election Result 2024: Congress' Shashi Tharoor wins against BJP's Chandrasekhar with over 16,000 votes
Thiruvananthapuram Elections Result 2024: Congress sitting MP & candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor has won with a vote margin of over 16,000 votes against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, as per Election Commission as of 3pm. Polling, comprising seven assembly segments, recorded 66% turnout. Tharoor previously won in 2019 with a robust voter turnout and in 2014 by a narrow margin. Final results awaited to decide crucial parliamentary representation.
Shashi Tharoor losing to Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram? Here's what exit polls predict
Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat for the United Nations, has represented Thiruvananthapuram since 2009, winning three consecutive terms. His electoral success has been attributed to his distinguished educational background and extensive international experience.
Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore to tackle Kerala's economic crisis
The move comes as Kerala grapples with various economic challenges, including salary delays for government employees and stalled development projects.
India to be $1 trillion digital economy by FY28: IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The government earlier expected India to reach the $1 trillion-mark by 2026-27 but the target has been moved by a year due to various reasons, including the Covid-19 pandemic, IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
LDF slams BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar for not casting vote
Senior CPI(M) leader and General Education Minister V Sivankutty said Chandrasekhar was a person who was capable of going to his respective place, where he has the vote, by a helicopter and return here.
'Polls a mission to fix problems of state capital': Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union minister and BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar expresses determination to address neglect in Thiruvananthapuram, emphasizing the need for development vision. Despite challenges, including opposition from Congress and Left, Chandrasekhar sees opportunity to serve. He credits PM Modi's trust among people for campaign success, highlighting benefits of Modi government's schemes in the constituency. Chandrasekhar aims to bring change and development to Thiruvananthapuram if elected.
Tharoor booked for false campaign against Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Congress leader Tharoor faces charges for false campaign against rival Chandrasekhar. Case filed by Cyber Police on April 15. Allegations include defamation during TV show. Investigation ongoing.
BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar on why he mentioned just Rs 680 as his income in FY22
Rajeev Chandrasekhar declared a minimal taxable income due to Covid-19 losses. Facing accusations from Congress, he defended his clean record and criticized attempts to tarnish his reputation during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar challenges Tharoor for debate on development of Thiruvananthapuram
Chandrasekhar accused Tharoor of spreading misinformation during a recent interview with the Kerala-based news organization where he falsely accused Chandrasekhar of offering money to religious leaders and key voters in the constituency.
India to develop its own AI foundational models: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhhkar said India will develop its own foundational models for India-centric use cases like governance, education and health, among others.
Govt's AI advisory will not apply to startups: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Several AI startups had raised concerns over the government advisory arguing that it is anti-innovation and not forward looking.
Google apologised to govt over Gemini's reply on PM Modi: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Chandrasekhar had earlier warned that Gemini's response to a question around the Prime Minister is in direct violation of IT rules as well as several provisions of the criminal code.
MeitY approval must for companies to roll out AI, generative AI models
In its advisory sent late on Friday, the IT ministry has also said that such platforms will have to explicitly seek permission from the government to operate in India and must offer disclaimers and disclosures of their platforms being under testing.
Indian internet users not to be experimented on with 'unreliable' models, algorithms: MoS IT warns Google
Rajeev Chandrasekhar's comments on X were directed at search giant Google which issued a statement earlier in the day after its Artificial Intelligence tool Gemini came under fire on social media for allegedly indicating in response to a user’s question about Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his policies were considered by some as being "fascist."
Need guardrails to support ethical AI development, say leaders at Nasscom event
Global leaders echoed the sentiment that policymakers and regulators across the world must think of regulating AI in the next 5-10 years to prevent its misuse.
Govt bullish on online gaming sector: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Chandrasekhar said the government shall progress towards allowing safe and trusted permissible gaming once it settles in its third term after the 2024 general elections.
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