Beyond Silicon Valley: India and UAE are building a new human-centric AI model

India UAE AI Partnership: Human-Centric AI Collaboration for Social Welfare and Growth In 2026, two of Asia’s fastest-advancing digital economies, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are deepening their collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), moving beyond commercial interests toward a shared vision of human-centric AI that emphasises social welfare, responsible governance, equitable growth and…

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‘Chief ministership is for the high command to decide,’ says Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara | India News

G Parameshwara (ANI image) BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that any decision on the state’s Chief Ministership rests solely with the Congress high command, even as speculation and internal party dynamics continue to fuel debate over a possible leadership change.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Parameshwara clarified that he has neither…

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Coforge-Encora deal: IT firm to acquire AI player Encora for $2.35 bn; PE investors to hold one-fifth stake

IT services firm Coforge on Friday announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based AI firm Encora in an all-stock deal valued at $2.35 billion (about Rs 21,133 crore), marking one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian mid-tier IT company, PTI reported.The acquisition will be funded entirely through equity, with Coforge issuing preferential shares worth…

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NIACL AO interview letter 2026 released: Check direct link to download here

The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) has officially released the interview call letter for the Administrative Officer (AO) recruitment 2024-25. Candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted after the declaration of the final result can now download their NIACL AO interview letter 2026 through the official IBPS portal.The online interview call letter is available on…

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Five states sue Trump administration over freeze on child care and early learning funds

Child care funding freeze lands Trump administration in court Attorneys general from five Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars meant for public benefit programmes that support low-income families. The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — say the move amounts…

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Trump reverses course on science funding: Here’s why Columbia advocacy helped save $17 billion

Trump backs down on NIH cuts after Columbia advocacy secures science funding. (Getty Images) President Donald Trump signed a federal spending deal that restores billions in funding for major US science agencies after months of proposed reductions that would have sharply affected university research. The agreement followed advocacy by Columbia University affiliates and rejected the…

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Why cutting sugar isn’t fixing your hormones, and which foods may be the real issue |

Many women find their hormones remain unbalanced despite cutting sugar. Expert Poornima Peri reveals that seemingly healthy foods can disrupt hormone function. These common choices may be the real culprits behind persistent fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings. Many women blame sugar for weight gain, mood swings, bloating, and thyroid trouble. Cutting sweets often feels…

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