Prime Minister Welcomes Microsoft's Largest-Ever Investment in Asia, Positions India as Global AI Hub

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed optimism about India's leadership in Artificial Intelligence, following a productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. The Prime Minister welcomed Microsoft's announcement to make its largest-ever investment in Asia in India, underscoring the nation's growing role as a trusted destination for innovation and technology. Responding to a post by Mr. Sat...


DPIIT Publishes First Part of Working Paper on AI-Copyright Interface

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade published Part 1 of its working paper examining the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law. The paper captures the recommendations of an eight-member committee constituted by DPIIT ("Committee") on April 28, 2025 for assessing the adequacy of the existing law to address the issues raised by generative artificial intelligence and make recommenda...


DRONE SURVEY FOR SVAMITVA SCHEME

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Districts Targeted villages Drone survey completed villages Property cards prepared villages Number of Property cards prepared Amroha 883 883 856 108709 Amethi 978 978 622 124175 Ambedkar Nagar 1615 1615 1387 198925 Ayodhya 1171 1171 1005 187711 Aligarh 1152 1152 752 142542 Agra 882 882 641 148202 Azamgarh 3534 3534 2995 186253 Etawah 687 687 638 151660 Unnao 1641 1641 896 154041 Eta...


PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana - FPO Sangam Day 1 concludes in New Delhi

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare successfully concluded Day 1 of the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana - FPO Sangam, held at the NCUI Auditorium and NCDC Complex. The event, organised in partnership with the Gates Foundation and convened by Intellecap Advisory Services, saw enthusiastic participation from over 72 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) drawn from 15 states and 33 PMDDKY districts. senior government officials,...


PERFORMANCE OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES SECTOR

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No Sub-Sectors 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 1 Machine Tools 6602 9307 11956 13571 14286 2 Dies, Moulds and Press Tools 12294 13128 13915 15600 18400 3 Textile Machinery 5093 11658 14033 14639 10461 4 Printing Machinery 10058 13215 16107 23479 29716 5 Earthmoving and Mining Machinery 29021 28674 37551 73000 80750 6 Plastic Processing Machinery 3710 3850 3912 4310 4827 7 ...


The Government has implemented many schemes to promote technology upgradation and digitalisation of small enterprises across the country

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to promote technology upgradation and digitalisation of small enterprises across the country, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing various schemes and initiatives, which inter-alia includes the MSE-Cluster Development Programme (Common Facility Centres), Tool Rooms / Technology Centres, the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) - Green Investment Financing for Transformation (GIFT) Scheme, ...


Prime Minister welcomes Cognizant's Partnership in Futuristic Sectors

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today held a constructive meeting with Mr. Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer of Cognizant, and Mr. Rajesh Varrier, Chairman & Managing Director. During the discussions, the Prime Minister welcomed Cognizant's continued partnership in advancing India's journey across futuristic sectors. He emphasized that India's youth, with their strong focus on artificial intelligence and skilling, are setting...


REVIEW OF EXISTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE POLICY

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is implementing the following schemes to encourage Electric Vehicles in the country :- This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON MADHURI GOSWAMI SARMA AND 3 ORS V/S ALAKA DUTTA B

GUWAHATI, India, Dec. 10 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Nov. 11: 1. The appellants are aggrieved by the judgment and decree dated 06.03.2024, passed by the learned Civil Judge, (Senior Division) No. 1, Kamrup (M), in connection with Title Suit No. 690/2022, decreeing the suit in favour of the plaintiffs. 2. The appellants, (i) Madhuri Goswami Sarma, (ii) Aman Ulla, (iii) Joynal Abdin, and (iv) Md. Rahul Ali were the defendants and the proforma defendants arrayed i...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON ASSAM STATE TRANSPORT AND 2 ORS. V/S UMESH CH. DEKA

GUWAHATI, India, Dec. 10 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Nov. 11: 1. Heard Mr. P. Nayak, the learned Additional Advocate General, Assam as well as Mr. A. Chamuah, the learned Standing counsel of the Assam State Transport Corporation appearing on behalf of the Petitioners and Mr. D. C. C. Phukan, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the sole Respondent. 2. The present proceedings under Article 227 of the Constitution is directed against the judgment and order dated 18...