The French government will invest €655 million ($758.29 million) in artificial intelligence and introduce a single chatbot system across public services, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, according to a Reuters report.The initiative is aimed at expanding the use of AI in government operations, with Lecornu positioning the move as part of France’s effort…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha leaves the field at half time during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to begin the next chapter of his career with Chilean giants Colo-Colo, but the name that made…
BMC and UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in association with Neelaya Collective is organising ‘A Toon Club Animation Workshop for children’ at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) The BMC and UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), in association with Neelaya Collective, are organising ‘A Toon Club Animation Workshop for Children’ at the National Gallery…
Bengaluru: The high court dismissed a petition by 72-year-old Ambarish S Kapadia, a Mumbai resident and convict lodged at Central Prison, Bengaluru, seeking two months’ parole on the ground that he has been in jail for 14 years.The court observed that length of incarceration by itself does not entitle a convict to parole when weighed…
Hyderabad: The state govt on Wednesday took over phase I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project and operations from Larsen and Toubro (L&T). This will set the stage for the Telangana govt’s ambitious plan to expand the metro rail network towards Shamshabad, Bharat Future City and other parts of the state capital under a joint…
Students in Pune district Pune: Despite spending Rs 24.9 crore on a programme to facilitate preparations of SC students in the state for JEE and NEET, only 176 out of 900 students qualified for the exams in the last two years (2023-2025).The poor outcome has put a scanner on the scheme, which was launched as…
Vasai: A 7-year-old boy drowned in a Virar resort on Sunday afternoon. The lifeguards present there tried to save him and took him to the hospital, where the doctors declared him dead on arrival. The Arnala coastal police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and are investigating further.Police confirmed that a Mumbai resident—70-year-old Ramlal…
Ambil Odha PMC colony will soon go up for redevelopment Pune: The civic body has planned the redevelopment of dilapidated municipal colonies built several decades ago. The administration has sent notices to the occupants of seven housing complexes located across civic areas to vacate the premises to facilitate rebuilding.Pune Municipal Corporation officials said around 1,900…
Kolkata: Kolkata airport has posted marked gains in passenger satisfaction, recording improved scores in 26 of the 31 parameters assessed in the latest quarterly survey. Passengers reported significantly better experiences in the availability and cleanliness of toilets, shorter waits at immigration counters, and smoother flight connections.While the airport’s overall worldwide rating remained unchanged at 72…
Minister Agnimitra Paul visits Lindsay Street on Saturday Agnimitra pal visited at New Market —— TOI Kolkata: Effective steps would be taken to clear encroachments from carriageways in and around New Market, said state urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul during an unannounced visit to Lindsay Street on Saturday.Expressing her dismay over the…
