OpenAI takes on Google Search, unveils AI-powered SearchGPT

San Francisco (IANS) ChatGPT maker OpenAI has announced its foray into the search market dominated by Google, with launching SearchGPT which is an AI-powered search engine offering real-time access to information across the web. 

The Sam Altman-run…

Mobile spam menace: Centre extends feedback submission deadline to August 5

New Delhi (IANS) To curb the spread of spam calls and unsolicited business messages, the Centre on Thursday extended the timeline for feedback submission for draft guidelines by 15 days to August 5. 

The Department of Consumer Affairs said…

Automatic train protection system Kavach deployed on 1,465 km of tracks: Minister

New Delhi (IANS) The indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system Kavach has so far been deployed on 1,465 route km and 144 locomotives on South Central Railway, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Parliament on Wednesday.  

Study links kneecap shape to osteoarthritis risk

New Delhi (IANS) The shape of a person's kneecap may indicate their risk of developing osteoarthritis - a common and debilitating joint disease, suggested a study. 

Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) in Australia…

IIT Bombay innovates to optimise fuel cell electric vehicle components

New Delhi (IANS) Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Tuesday informed that they have developed a novel optimisation method for determining the ideal weight and size distribution of components in fuel cell electric vehicles…

Scientists urge world leaders for unified approach to tackle climate, biodiversity crises

New Delhi (IANS) Global scientists on Tuesday urged world leaders to develop a unified approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, warning that addressing these crises in isolation could hinder progress. 

In a paper published in…

Indian Oil hands over hydrogen fuel bus to Navy for test run

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Oil has handed over a state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel cell bus to the Indian Navy for trials and performance testing as part of the government's green initiative. 

The event held at the Nau Sena Bhavan in the…

YouTube app and website down for some users in India: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Some YouTube users in India reportedly experienced trouble uploading videos on the app and website of the Google-owned platform on Monday.  

This comes after a major global outage of Microsoft and its services on Friday, following…

Vector control, hygiene & awareness key to control Chandipura virus: Experts

New Delhi (IANS) Experts have said that vector control, hygiene and awareness are the key measures against the Chandipura virus and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. 

In Gujarat, symptoms of Chandipura…

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

New Delhi (IANS) The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment,…