Power line safety: 85% of high-risk sites cleared, says Vij | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Haryana energy minister Anil Vij announced on Thursday that high-risk electricity lines passing over schools, colleges, hospitals, and public institutions will be shifted across the state in a phased manner. To ensure the work is prioritised, a dedicated monitoring cell has been formed under the chief engineer to oversee the project and submit progress…

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Oscars 2027: The Academy change rules for nominations, International film eligibility; AI actors and writers ‘not eligible’ |

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday released updates across many categories, stressing the importance of human authorship while not banning AI.The new rules also include significant…

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Karnataka begins CET counselling before NEET admissions as paper leak fallout disrupts timelines

The Karnataka government has decided to begin Common Entrance Test (CET) counselling ahead of NEET-based admissions, marking a major departure from its long-standing practice of conducting both counselling processes simultaneously according to media reports.The decision comes amid continuing uncertainty NEET following the question paper leak controversy and the delay in the medical admission schedule across…

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Digital platform for managing wind energy supply chain launched

New Delhi: Minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday launched WT-MARUT, the country’s first dedicated digital platform for managing the wind energy supply chain. The portal is expected to strengthen India’s domestic wind manufacturing ecosystem and support the country’s clean energy expansion.The platform will facilitate end-to-end tracking of wind energy components, from…

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‘Fast-track civic works in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar’ | Chennai News

Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) mayor R Priya on Tuesday directed officials and contractors to expedite a series of civic infrastructure projects in the Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar zone.The mayor visited Mudhalvar Padaipagamon Krishnadas Main Road in Mangalapuram and on Subburayan Street, where she interacted with users and reviewed the available facilities. Following requests from visitors, she…

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GIFT City eyes global retirement funds with new pension regulations | Ahmedabad News

GIFT City A general view of office buildings at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) at Gandhinagar, India, December 8, 2023.REUTERS/Amit Dave GIFT City A general view of office buildings at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) at Gandhinagar, India, December 8, 2023.REUTERS/Amit Dave GIFT City A general view of office buildings at the Gujarat…

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