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What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
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No Barrier, No Traffic Jam: Delhi-NCR's New Toll System Takes Effect
The Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras detect the vehicle registration number and send the information to the FASTag-reading technology installed on the lane.
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Government Launches AI Skill Programme For Media Sector; 15,000 Scholarships Announced
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting partners with IICT to offer 15000 AI scholarships for media and creative technology sectors.
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Oscars Revise Eligibility Rules, Ban AI Actors and Scripts From Winning Awards
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are tightening the rules for artificial intelligence (AI). New rules, released on Friday, specifically highlight that AI actors or screenplays written using an AI tool will not be eligible to be nominated or win the award starting next year. Additionally, the organisation behind the Oscars can also re...
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Will Strait Of Hormuz Open This Year? What Report Said
The Pentagon's assessment points to potentially long-lasting economic consequences, as the critical trade artery carried a fifth of the world's oil during peacetime.
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MeitY Adds Stricter AI-Generated Content Disclosure Rule, Extends IT Rules Feedback Deadline
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed a new change to its draft IT Rules amendments, bringing stricter guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content labelling across online platforms. Additionally, the Ministry has also extended the consultation deadline to submit feedback on the new rules, pushing ...
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World Health Day: Google, AI Chatbots Cannot Diagnose Or Care For You Like Doctors Can
Symptoms are not search terms, and health cannot be accurately understood through algorithms alone.
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Government Migrates 16.68 Lakh Official Email Accounts to Zoho Cloud, Spends Rs. 180 Crore
The Government has migrated lakhs of official email accounts to the Zoho Cloud platform. On Wednesday, the Union Minister of State (MoS) and a key minister within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Jitin Prasada, informed the Parliament about the migration and the associated expenditure.
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Do You Post News Online? Proposed Changes To IT Rules May Invite Scrutiny
Under the proposed IT rules, the scope of "news and current affairs content" may be expanded to include posts by individual users.
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Delhi Scientists Deploy AI To Advance Drug Development For Pneumonia
A new India-Sweden research collaboration at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi is using artificial intelligence to help scientists outpace deadly pneumonia germs.
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NIC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open For 243 Scientist B Posts
NIC invites applications for Scientist B posts across computer science, electronics, and data science disciplines until April 24.
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Iran Says Will Completely Close Strait Of Hormuz If US Targets Power Plants
The military said it would also strike Israel's "power plants, energy, and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure".
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Apple, Samsung and Other Firms Reportedly Push Back on Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Phones
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. T...
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Not Just IT, Other Ministries May Soon Get Powers On Social Media Blocking
An inter-ministerial team is working on a proposal to allow multiple government ministries to issue blocking orders to social media platforms for fake or harmful content.
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Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt Song With Vulgar Lyrics Taken Down After Massive Row
The complainant has urged authorities to impose an immediate ban and ensure removal of the song from all digital platforms
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What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
-
No Barrier, No Traffic Jam: Delhi-NCR's New Toll System Takes Effect
The Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras detect the vehicle registration number and send the information to the FASTag-reading technology installed on the lane.
-
Government Launches AI Skill Programme For Media Sector; 15,000 Scholarships Announced
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting partners with IICT to offer 15000 AI scholarships for media and creative technology sectors.
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Oscars Revise Eligibility Rules, Ban AI Actors and Scripts From Winning Awards
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are tightening the rules for artificial intelligence (AI). New rules, released on Friday, specifically highlight that AI actors or screenplays written using an AI tool will not be eligible to be nominated or win the award starting next year. Additionally, the organisation behind the Oscars can also re...
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Will Strait Of Hormuz Open This Year? What Report Said
The Pentagon's assessment points to potentially long-lasting economic consequences, as the critical trade artery carried a fifth of the world's oil during peacetime.
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MeitY Adds Stricter AI-Generated Content Disclosure Rule, Extends IT Rules Feedback Deadline
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed a new change to its draft IT Rules amendments, bringing stricter guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content labelling across online platforms. Additionally, the Ministry has also extended the consultation deadline to submit feedback on the new rules, pushing ...
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World Health Day: Google, AI Chatbots Cannot Diagnose Or Care For You Like Doctors Can
Symptoms are not search terms, and health cannot be accurately understood through algorithms alone.
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Government Migrates 16.68 Lakh Official Email Accounts to Zoho Cloud, Spends Rs. 180 Crore
The Government has migrated lakhs of official email accounts to the Zoho Cloud platform. On Wednesday, the Union Minister of State (MoS) and a key minister within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Jitin Prasada, informed the Parliament about the migration and the associated expenditure.
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Do You Post News Online? Proposed Changes To IT Rules May Invite Scrutiny
Under the proposed IT rules, the scope of "news and current affairs content" may be expanded to include posts by individual users.
-
Delhi Scientists Deploy AI To Advance Drug Development For Pneumonia
A new India-Sweden research collaboration at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi is using artificial intelligence to help scientists outpace deadly pneumonia germs.
-
NIC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open For 243 Scientist B Posts
NIC invites applications for Scientist B posts across computer science, electronics, and data science disciplines until April 24.
-
Iran Says Will Completely Close Strait Of Hormuz If US Targets Power Plants
The military said it would also strike Israel's "power plants, energy, and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure".
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Apple, Samsung and Other Firms Reportedly Push Back on Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Phones
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. T...
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Not Just IT, Other Ministries May Soon Get Powers On Social Media Blocking
An inter-ministerial team is working on a proposal to allow multiple government ministries to issue blocking orders to social media platforms for fake or harmful content.
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Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt Song With Vulgar Lyrics Taken Down After Massive Row
The complainant has urged authorities to impose an immediate ban and ensure removal of the song from all digital platforms
