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Prasar Bharati is enhancing its regional language broadcasting through Doordarshan and Akashvani networks, under the BIND scheme with a budget of ₹2,539.61 crore. This modernization involves upgrading production and broadcasting facilities. Currently, Doordarshan runs 28 regional channels and Akashvani covers 23 languages along with 182 dialects across 112
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The Air Force Test Pilots School held a valedictory function for its 1st Test Course (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and 25th Production Test Pilots Course. The ceremony, attended by Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb and other key figures from India's defense sector, celebrated the achievements of student officers. These graduates
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The Indian government has released AI Governance Guidelines on November 5, 2025, to regulate the deployment of artificial intelligence in the country. Developed through a pragmatic techno-legal approach, these guidelines aim to balance innovation with safety and societal welfare. Restrictions on high-risk AI systems, sector-specific enforcement, and reliance on existing
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India is emerging as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent acquisition and skill penetration, according to the Stanford AI Index Report 2025. With a 33% yearly hiring rate in AI roles and significant contributions to global AI projects, India's AI strategy focuses on democratizing technology and addressing
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The Competition Commission of India, together with Nasscom, organized a workshop to discuss the governance, competition, and regulatory challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The event is a precursor to the forthcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026 and is aimed at fostering a balanced framework for AI governance in India. Source:
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TIDE 2.0, a government-backed initiative in India, has supported over 1700 tech startups since its inception in 2019. The program, with an allocation of Rs. 264.62 crore, aims to foster technology-driven entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical assistance through 51 incubators nationwide. The initiative also complements other government
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced amendments to the National Pension System (NPS) regulations, targeting primarily the non-government sector while also rationalizing provisions for the government sector. These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and autonomy to subscribers, enhancing their investment decisions and management of pension
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At the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, India's Prime Minister emphasized the importance of integrating traditional medicine with modern practices to enhance global health. He highlighted India's role in this integration, the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine
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The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and Flipkart have signed an agreement to enhance vocational education and skilling initiatives in India. Flipkart will contribute its expertise to develop industry-led training, assessment, and certification pathways for the e-commerce and logistics workforce, aligning efforts with the Skill India Mission.
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The Indian government, through the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, has strengthened the country's animation, gaming, and XR ecosystem with the launch of the WAVES platform and the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai. Supported by global companies and functioning as a Public-Private
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of a troubling incident in which six children reportedly contracted HIV following blood transfusions at a hospital in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. As this issue highlights potential human rights violations, the NHRC has demanded detailed reports from state and union
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Doordarshan and Akashvani are reinforcing their mission to cater to India's diverse linguistic and cultural communities, offering extensive programming across a multitude of languages, including both the national and tribal dialects. The effort involves broadcasting through various dedicated and regional channels, aiming to uphold cultural inclusivity and awareness