New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has warned the public against fake online programmes with abbreviations similar to recognised degree nomenclature, officials said, flagging a particular "10-day MBA" course. "Some individuals or organisations are offering online programmes and courses with abbreviated forms similar to the higher education system's recognised degree programmes. One such programme to which the...

New Delhi: As artificial intelligence (AI)-based synthetic content becomes a key concern during global elections, including in India, Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday that a robust framework on AI is ready to deal with its misuse and public consultations on the framework will begin as soon as the new government is formed. Speaking...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Tuesday staged a dharna here protesting against the delay in release of drought relief funds by the Centre and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue. Siddaramaiah said the protest -- held in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the premises of Vidhana Soudha which...

For students aiming to excel in competitive exams such as JEE and NEET, striking a balance between academic rigour and extracurricular activities can be quite challenging. Many say that a lack of balance between education, game and extracurricular activities can lead to a dullness in a student’s personality. This timeless saying highlights an essential truth: finding balance...

New Delhi: India leads globally in adopting GenAI technologies as a vast percentage of organisations incorporate GenAI in operations, and a majority of the populace expects increased investments and budget allocations towards Gen AI in the next two-three years, according to a recent report. Search analytics firm Elastic Monday released the Generative AI Report that gathered insights...

Mumbai: Extreme weather conditions may pose a risk to inflation, along with prolonged geopolitical tensions that could keep crude oil prices volatile, the Reserve Bank's April Bulletin said Tuesday. The retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has eased to 4.9 per cent in March after averaging 5.1 per cent in the preceding two months....

Mumbai: Actress Nargis Fakhri, who recently featured in the streaming series 'Tatlubaaz', confessed to being a water baby. She shared her first experience with clamming. The actress expressed her fondness for engaging in various water-based activities like sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and jet skiing. Nargis revealed that her preferred way of spending vacation or leisure time involves...

New Delhi: A biryani vendor in northwest Delhi was found serving his dish on disposable plates with images of Lord Ram printed over it. Police said that they recovered plates with Lord Ram's image on it from the vendor's shop. The incident surfaced Saturday afternoon when local Hindu groups noticed the plates featuring the revered deity's likeness...

Bhubaneswar: The Indian overseas community faces the significant challenge of managing their finances across borders. Living away from their homeland, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) often find themselves navigating through a complex maze of financial management, especially when it comes to investments and savings in India. The hurdles include understanding and leveraging the...

Angul: Brown sugar worth over Rs 1 crore has been seized and two persons have been arrested in Odisha's Angul district, police said Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force of Odisha Police conducted a raid in Talcher Monday morning and seized 1.1 kg of brown sugar, an officer said. Two persons, identified as 43-year-old...