In a statement issued today by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the occasion of Human Rights Day, the EU stressed that human rights are not merely legal obligations but are lived and experienced in daily life, in schools, workplaces, public services and d
Experts and innovators from across the Global South highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming sectors such as agriculture, public services, healthcare and education, while calling for deeper collaboration to scale these benefits sustainably.
Microsoft announced a USD 17.5 billion investment in India to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, boost workforce skilling, and support national platforms. The move, following Satya Nadella's meeting with Prime Minister Modi, includes new data centers, AI tools for public services, and large
On the first day of the four-day long GeoSmart India, the discussions were made around India's push for stronger geospatial infrastructure driven by rising national security sensitivities and the need for reliable domestic platforms to support land administration, climate planning and teleco
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the delays in addressing grievances raised through the CM Helpline 1905, directing strict action and faster redressal measures across all departments, according to a release.
Greece was hit by a nationwide strike as unions protested government plans to extend working hours to 13 hours a day. Public transport, schools, hospitals, and ferries were disrupted, with unions warning of worker exploitation. The government defended the reforms as offering flexibility and
In partnership with Meta, the Government of Odisha on Friday launched 'Ama Sathi', a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 citizen services accessible to more than 45 million people across the state. Unveiled in the presence of Chief Secretary Odisha Manoj Ahuja, the initiative marks a
New Delhi [India], August 14: The introduction of the Aadhar card got a major push by the Government of India to bring in digitization--the digitizing drive aimed to include all citizens of India in a digital network. The drive to attribute an Aadhaar to every citizen of India was given to t
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) is now accepting applications for the second cycle of its "Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator" programme, inviting both local and international tech innovators and AI companies to collaborate with government entities on innovative
The ongoing neglect of infrastructure and public services in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) has left thousands of residents without even the most essential facilities. Local community members are increasingly denouncing systemic corruption, political favouritism, and poor manag
Severe monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, paralysing essential public services and causing widespread disruption across the state. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 468 roads remain blocked, 676 water supply schemes are disrupted, and 1,1
According to a release, under the directives of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, strict instructions have been issued to the Roads & Buildings Department, municipalities, and municipal corporations to carry out immediate repairs.