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Consider NEP 2020 a guiding principle that recognises importance of AI in modern world: Intel official to News18

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[ad_1] Intel India has collaborated with the NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the Ministry of Education to integrate emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as concepts such as computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, and tinkering, into the formal education curriculum. Launched in September 2022 with selected schools, the “AIoT Integration in School Curriculum” programme enables both teachers and students to learn, as well as apply emerging technologies. This initiative is important considering how the pandemic has accelerated the need for digital adoption, and to make sure that the future generation is ready for a tech-driven world, Intel, AIM and CBSE have joined hands. Shweta Khurana, Senior Director – APJ, Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs at Intel, exclusively spoke to News18 about the initiatives and how

Ndtv: Adani's brand custodian quits NDTV board - Times of India

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[ad_1] In less than a month, two Adani Group nominees have stepped down from the board of NDTV. The group's brand custodian and head of corporate affairs Aman Kumar Singh , who faces corruption charges in Chhattisgarh , has resigned from the board of NDTV , the media company informed stock exchanges. Citing "preoccupation with other engagements", NDTV said Singh has relinquished the post of non-executive director from April 1. On March 9, NDTV announced that independent director Sunil Kumar had resigned from the company. Both Singh and Kumar were appointed on the board of NDTV after Adani took control of the media company. Singh, a former IRS officer, joined Adani Group in November 2022. He was a powerful bureaucrat in the BJP government in Chhattisgarh. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/business/ndtv-adanis-brand-custodian-quits-ndtv-board-times-of-india/?feed_id=311149&_unique_id=669f3a3824b38

Assembly elections: BJP win set to boost India's appeal for foreign investors - Times of India

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[ad_1] A win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s party in key state elections is likely to boost India’s appeal for foreign investors and result in more inflows into local equities, according to market participants. Portfolio managers say the results will ensure policy continuity and lift prospects for the stock market as international investors become more confident in their India allocations ahead of national elections.Jefferies Financial Group Inc. sees cyclical stocks benefiting the most from the outcome of the polls while Nuvama Wealth Management says it has become more confident in the government’s capital expenditure. India’s benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index closed at a record high on Friday while the futures climbed as much as 1.6% early on Monday. Here’s what market participants are saying: Gary Dugan, chief investment officer at Dalma Capital Management Ltd "Going into this set of state elections, there were some concerns among foreign investors that the BJP would suf

'Inspired By Tricolour': Ashwini Vaishnaw On New Saffron-Coloured Vande Bharat Express

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[ad_1] The Indian Railways will soon launch the new Vande Bharat Express in India, wearing saffron-black livery. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Integrated Coach Factory in Chennai to inspect the new rake and announced that the saffron-coloured semi-high speed train is inspired by the tricolour. It was also announced that the 28th rake of the Indian-built semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express will be 'saffron' in colour, railway officials said on Saturday. A total of 25 Vande Bharat Express trains are operational in India now. The new saffron Vande Bharat Express is not yet operational and is currently stationed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, where Vande Bharat trains are manufactured, reported ANI. "The colour of this 28th rake is being changed on a trial basis," they said. It is expected that the 28th rake will be made operational on the Independence Day, on August 15.  Inspected Vande Bharat train production at ICF, Chennai

Syama Prasad Mookerjee 122nd Birth Anniversary: 10 Facts About The Jan Sangh Leader - News18

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[ad_1] Published By : Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: July 06, 2023, 06:00 IST Syama Prasad Mookerjee was independent India's first Minister of Industry and Supply. (Image: Shutterstock) Syama Prasad Mookerjee 122nd Birth Anniversary: His passion for education and politics intertwined throughout his career SYAMA PRASAD MOOKERJEE 122ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY:  Founder of the Bhartiya Jana Sangh, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born on July 6, 1901. He was independent India’s first Minister of Industry and Supply. He co-founded the Janata Party in 1977. Syama Prasad Mookerjee fought for the cause of Jammu and Kashmir’s complete integration with the Union of India. On his 122nd birthday anniversary, here’s a look at some facts about his life. Born into aBrahmin family on July 6, 1901, in then Calcutta, Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the son of Ashutosh Mookerjee, a barrister, and Jogmaya Devi, a scholar. He pursued a legal education and earned his Bachelor of Laws degree at the age of 23. He f