India is a very important market for AI, can be a leading force in world: Sam Altman

New Delhi (IANS) As India embarks on an exciting artificial intelligence (AI) journey, OpenAI Co-founder and CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday said India is a very important market for AI and the company's second biggest market globally. 

The…

PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk during US visit

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slated to visit the United States this month to meet President Donald Trump, is also likely to see Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. 

The world’s richest man is reported to be part of a select group…

Irresponsible politics: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on Indian Army

New Delhi (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Indian Army and alleged Chinese incursions, accusing him of misleading the country and indulging in "irresponsible…

Oppn walks out of Rajya Sabha over Maha Kumbh stampede; notices under Rule 267 rejected

New Delhi (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama on Monday as Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected all nine notices filed under Rule 267, amid intense sloganeering by the Opposition over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.  

The Opposition,…

Ex-serviceman killed by terrorists in J&K's Kulgam, wife and daughter injured

Srinagar (IANS) An ex-serviceman was killed and his wife and daughter injured in a terrorist attack in J&K's Kulgam district on Monday, officials said.  

Officials said that terrorists fired at Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, his wife and daughter…

Govt creating new Income Tax Act for tech-driven taxpayers, scrapping convoluted older law

New Delhi (IANS) After providing a big relief to the Indian middle class in the Union Budget 2025-26, the government is all set to present a new Income Tax Bill this week which would further simplify the entire tax system, bringing sweeping reforms. 

200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains in next 2-3 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi (IANS) Calling the Union Budget 2025-26 "amazing", Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that with the big allocation to it, Indian Railways is all set to expand faster, safer and comfortable rail…

Maha Kumbh: Devotee couple blames 'unruly' pilgrims for tragic stampede, shares ordeal

New Delhi (IANS) An elderly couple, who visited Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, blamed the "unruly" pilgrims for the tragic stampede which claimed 30 lives and injured over 60 on Mauni Amavasya.

Sharing their harrowing experience,…

Bihar class 12 board exams: 81 students expelled for cheating on day one

Patna (IANS) The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) successfully conducted the first day of the Class 12 board exams on Saturday, across 1,677 examination centres in the state.

The exams were held in two shifts, with strict security measures…

PM Modi, HM Shah extend greetings on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his best wishes to the nation on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. 

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja."