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11 Aug

MIT BLRU, IBM SkillsBuild Launch AI Lab to Accelerate Research and Democratise AI Skills

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Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University, today inaugurated the IBM–MIT AI Lab – MAHE Intelligence GPU (MIG) at its Bengaluru campus in collaboration with IBM. The Centre houses a High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility and is designed to democratise access to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Lab will provide advanced AI computing resources, research infrastructure, and digital skilling opportunities to students, researchers, and institutions across India. MAHE-IBM inaugurated the AI Lab in Bengaluru The Lab was inaugurated by Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru…

11 Aug

Ai+ Smartphone Partners with Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18: A Legacy of Trust Meets a New Generation of Technology

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Ai+ Smartphone today announced its partnership with Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 18, bringing the new-age Indian smartphone brand together with one of the country’s most iconic and trusted television properties. Ai+ Smartphone Partners with Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 For over two decades, KBC and its legendary host Amitabh Bachchan have stood for credibility, knowledge and aspiration, earning the trust of generations of Indian audiences. For Ai+ Smartphone, the association reflects a shared belief that trust is not claimed, it is earned over time. As a young Indian technology brand, Ai+ Smartphone is building its journey…

11 Aug

vivo S2 First Look: How It Stacks Up Against the Latest vivo Smartphones in 2026

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The vivo S2 marks the return of the brand's S-series to India after nearly seven years, arriving with a curved display, a large battery, and a design-first approach aimed at younger buyers. Ahead of its India debut, here is how the vivo S2 is shaping up against some of the latest vivo smartphones already turning heads in 2026, and how you can bring one home on Easy EMIs. vivo S2 First Look: Explore its design, features, camera and performance, and see how the latest vivo S2 compares with vivo smartphones in 2026 vivo S2: The first look The vivo…

11 Aug

Galgotias University Surges in Times BBA Survey 2026, Rises to No. 2 in India for Placements

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Galgotias University has delivered an outstanding performance in the Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2026, published in The Times of India, further strengthening its position among the country’s leading institutions for management education. The University climbed in three major categories led by a four-place jump to No. 2 in the country for placements. The placement result, up from No. 6 last year, was the University's sharpest gain in the survey. Across the categories, Galgotias University now ranks: No. 2 in India for BBA placements, up from No. 6 No. 8 among India's Top 70 BBA institutes, up from…

11 Aug

SettleMint India Rebrands as Quadcentrix to Mark Expansion Beyond Blockchain into AI, Data Analytics and Enterprise Digital Solutions

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SettleMint India, today announced its strategic rebranding to Quadcentrix, marking its evolution from a blockchain technology specialist into a comprehensive enterprise digital solutions provider. The new identity reflects the company's expanded capabilities across artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and other emerging technologies, positioning it to help enterprises navigate increasingly complex digital transformation journeys. Core Team at the launch of the Quadcentrix Office The rebranding comes as India's enterprise technology landscape undergoes a drastic transformation. The country's enterprise AI market is projected to grow from approximately USD 13 billion in 2025 to more than USD 130 billion by 2032, according…

10 Aug

Grenade Seized as Punjab Police Arrest Alleged Terror Operative in SBS Nagar

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police have arrested a suspected operative allegedly associated with a foreign-directed terror network in a joint operation carried out by Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, and SBS Nagar Police, officials said. The operation led to the recovery of an 86-P hand grenade, with investigators claiming that the seizure prevented an intended attack. According to preliminary findings shared by the police, the arrested man allegedly received instructions from handlers based abroad and subsequently arranged the grenade from a DLB in the Adampur area of Jalandhar. Police have linked the suspected network to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and alleged that…

10 Aug

JPSC Exam Row: ED Opens Financial Probe, Registers ECIR

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations have taken a new turn with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), officials said. The development brings the central agency into a controversy that has already drawn scrutiny over claims of wrongdoing in the conduct of JPSC examinations. The registration of an ECIR formally records the ED's decision to examine the matter from the perspective of offences falling within its jurisdiction. The agency can subsequently investigate financial transactions, money trails and other material that may be relevant to suspected proceeds of crime.…

10 Aug

AHS INVESTIGATES E. COLI CASES LINKED TO PRAIRIE WINDS PARK WATER FACILITIES

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CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Health Services (AHS) and public health officials are investigating three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) associated with exposure to the water facilities at Prairie Winds Park in Calgary. According to public health information, individuals who visited the spray park or wading pool between July 25 and August 4 may have been exposed to the bacteria. The investigation is continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the cases and whether there are any additional infections connected to the facility. As a precautionary measure, the City of Calgary-operated spray park and wading pool have been temporarily…

10 Aug

Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Row: Student Agitation Continues as Assembly March Gets Underway

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): A prolonged student agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations entered its 17th day on Monday, with protesters marching towards the state Assembly amid heightened security and restrictions around the Vidhan Sabha. The administration has deployed additional police personnel across Ranchi and erected barricades at several strategic points as authorities prepare for the possibility of clashes or disruption during the demonstration. Police officials have appealed to the protesters to maintain peace and ensure that the march remains orderly. ADG (Headquarters) Manoj Kaushik said the administration was on alert in view of the planned Assembly demonstration. Kaushik…

10 Aug

Indian Student Arrested in Germany Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend in Arizona

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Tucson (Rajeev Sharma): An Indian student accused of killing his American girlfriend in Arizona was arrested in Germany after investigators moved quickly to stop him from continuing his journey to India, authorities said. Varun Batchigari, 20, a business analytics student at the University of Arizona, is facing allegations in connection with the death of 19-year-old Julissa Rubi Salazar, who was found dead at her Tucson apartment on August 6. According to the Tucson Police Department, Batchigari left Tucson International Airport after the alleged killing and boarded a flight to Germany. He was reportedly planning to travel onwards to India. By…