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25 Aug

Cognizant sets Guinness World Record with largest online generative AI hackathon

Business BureauBusiness

Cognizant has achieved a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for organizing the world’s largest online generative AI hackathon. The company brought together 53,199 associates from 40 countries, generating 30,601 working prototypes over a ten-day global event called Vibe Coding. The initiative, described as a rehearsal for the future of work, encouraged employees across functions—HR, finance, legal, engineering, and marketing—to experiment with AI-driven software creation. Tools from partners such as GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cursor, Lovable, and Gemini Code Assist enabled participants to design applications by simply describing their intent in natural language. Industry leaders hailed the event as a step toward…

25 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh’s Mayudia Café is opened by the Indian Army to promote civil relations

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army has opened the Mayudia Café in the picturesque Mayudia Pass in the Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, in a positive step to strengthen civil-military ties and encourage grassroots development. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Dao Division, Deputy Commissioner Fwwrman Brahma, senior Army officials, local people, and Spear Corps members solemnly opened the café, which is situated between snow-capped hills and lush valleys. The café is much more than just a place to get a cup of tea, even if it provides much-needed refreshment in an area that previously lacked even the most basic visitor…

25 Aug

Police increase security for the August 27 mega Ganesh Puja in Agartala to guarantee calm festivities

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The capital city of Tripura is gearing up for the upcoming Ganesh Puja on August 27, with preparations in full swing and elaborate security measures being put in place to ensure smooth and peaceful festivities. The Sadar Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Debaprasad Roy, accompanied by West Agartala Officer-in-Charge Rana Chatterjee, convened a meeting with Ganesh Puja organisers on Sunday evening to review security arrangements and logistical concerns. The meeting, attended by representatives of various puja committees, focused on ensuring proper coordination between organisers and police personnel during the celebrations. According to officials, around 30 applications for organising Ganesh Puja have…

25 Aug

Financial literacy camp held in Namsai to boost inclusion and promote flagship schemes

editorArunachal Pradesh

The Town Club in the Namsai area of Arunachal Pradesh hosted a financial literacy vamp-cum-Jansuraksha saturation campaign on Sunday. Locals, community leaders, and self-help groups enthusiastically participated. With support from NABARD, the event was sponsored by the Namsai branch of Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank (APRB) in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM). In order to increase financial inclusion and promote flagship programs like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), the initiative is a part of a three-month nationwide campaign…

25 Aug

Elon Musk Hasn’t Received Any Salary Since 2017

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and xAI, is known for his immense wealth, yet according to his brother Kimbal Musk, he hasn’t drawn a salary from Tesla since around 2017. In a recent interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Kimbal revealed that Elon has gone unpaid for six to eight years. “I think my brother deserves to be paid. He has received zero pay for years. That’s not right,” Kimbal said, adding that it should ultimately be up to Tesla shareholders to decide. Elon Musk’s compensation has never followed a traditional salary model. Instead, it is entirely performance-based,…

25 Aug

Nepal Pilots Community-Based Solar Mini-Grids in Remote Areas

MohiniNepal

Nepal has launched a pilot program deploying community-run solar mini-grids in several remote mountain villages. Funded by a blend of government and international climate grants, the grids are designed to power homes, schools, and clinics off the grid, under local management. Initial reports show positive uptake, with reduced dependency on kerosene and improved access to evening study and healthcare services. This solar community model is catching the attention of planners in Bhutan, India’s Himalayan states, and Bangladesh’s mountainous regions as a scalable, participatory energy solution.

25 Aug

UK Introduces New Cybersecurity Bill to Safeguard Critical Services

MohiniInternational

The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience (CS&R) Bill, aiming to dramatically strengthen protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI). The legislation will require detailed incident reporting, expand regulator powers, and raise security standards across sectors—potentially affecting over 1,000 key organizations. The bill also updates the Cyber Essentials Plus framework, introducing stricter verification and authentication protocols. South Asian nations—like those in South Asia—are looking to bolster cyber resilience as digital reliance grows in their economies.

24 Aug

Screen Awards 2025: A cultural milestone in digital-first space through YouTube

Business BureauBusiness

The Indian Express Group has announced a major transformation of its iconic Screen Awards, taking the 2025 edition digital-first in partnership with YouTube. For the first time, the awards will be streamed globally, merging Bollywood’s biggest stars with YouTube’s most influential creators in a three-month-long celebration of cinema, storytelling, and fan engagement. Executive Director of Indian Express Group, Anant Goenka, said the awards would honour creativity beyond box office numbers. “Our storytellers carry 1.4 billion dreams — rooted in tradition and racing toward an exciting future,” he remarked. Gunjan Soni, Managing Director, YouTube India, highlighted the platform’s role in bridging…

23 Aug

Aluminium futures increase: New deals push fuel prices higher

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Aluminium prices rose 30 paise to Rs 251.80 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created new deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for September delivery rose 30 paise, or 0.12 percent, to Rs 251.80 per kg in a business turnover of 1,909 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

23 Aug

696 teachers trained in tribal languages under NEP 2020 by SCERT

editorArunachal Pradesh

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) here has trained 696 teachers in tribal and third languages as part of a significant push towards multilingual education. The orientation program was held in 17 batches between May 9 and August 22, with five days of instruction for each group. The program sought to improve students' ties to their mother tongues while empowering educators to use tribal languages in the classroom. Instruction was provided in fourteen tribal languages, including Nyishi, Tagin, Galo, Apatani, Tangsa, Wancho, Aka (Hrusso), Kaman Mishmi, Taraon Mishmi, Singpho, Idu…