IIT Kharagpur announces launch of school of digital learning, applied AI, machine learning

IIT Kharagpur announces launch of school of digital learning, applied AI, machine learning

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur on Tuesday announced the launch of a school of digital learning, applied artificial intelligence and machine learning.In a statement, the institute said the school is a transformative, research-centric initiative designed to redefine how artificial intelligence innovation is conceived, translated and deployed across sectors.“Envisioned as a fully horizontal, applied AI engine…

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File photo: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted the committee of privileges, a key panel of the House which is tasked with looking into complaints of breach of privilege against a member and can even recommend expulsion.BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will head the 15-member committee, which has eight members from NDA and the remaining from the opposition. Manish Tewari and Manickam Tagore of Congress, Kalyan Banerjee of TMC and T R Baalu of DMK, besides BJP’s Brijmohan Agrawal and Jagdambika Pal are among its members.It is up to the Speaker to decide which breach of privilege notice should be sent to the committee. BJP’s Nishikant Dubey had filed a complaint against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for allegedly trying to destabilise the country. Birla is yet to take a call on this.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIsrael Bombs Iran’s Presidential Office, Trump Says Iran’s Leadership ‘Gone’, ‘Too Late For Talks’Mercedes Benz India: Why the FTA Won’t Lower Car Prices in 2026PM Modi Steps Up Gulf Diplomacy Amid US Iran War, India Warns Of Serious Consequences On EconomyBihar Buzz: Will CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Enter Politics Through Rajya Sabha Route?As Protests Break Out In India, A Look At Why Ayatollah Khamenei Was Spiritual Anchor For Shia Muslims“Not the Right Choice But The Only Choice”: IAF Veteran on Rafale DilemmaDelhi Police Detain 4,000 In Pre-Holi Crackdown Under Operation Aaghat 4.0Narendra Modi: Global Digital Leader Surpasses 30 Million YouTube SubscribersIndian Air Force Begins Process To Replace 20-Year-Old VIP Jets Used By Ministers And Military ChiefsIndia-Canada Uranium Deal Explained: Why It Matters For India’s Future?123Photostories14 types of veg and non-veg deep-fried pakodas to make the Holi party even more flavourfulRevenge bedtime procrastination: Why you stay up late even when you’re exhausted and how to win over this habitIs Gossip Really That Bad? 5 Surprising Reasons Psychology Says It’s Actually Good for YouLab-grown gold vs mined gold: What’s the real difference in price, purity, and investment value?Lunar eclipse 2026: See stunning ‘Blood Moon’ photos from across the worldTotal lunar eclipse 2026: Photos of rare ‘Blood Moon’Holi 2026: From Devoleena Bhattacharjee and husband Shanwaz, Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola to Divyanka Tripathi- Vivek Dahiya; TV celebs’ colourful pictures from the festivitiesTop 5 tallest residential buildings in Europe (2026)5 of the worst travel crisis the world has seen since 2020From salad to halwa: 8 ways to consume raw papaya to improve gut health123Hot PicksIran droneUS Iran War Impact on Stock MarketMiddle East CrisisGulf Flights UpdateIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingNBA Injury UpdateUS Israel Strike IranUS Attack on IranCBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 board examsUS Strike IranLG Hospital AhmedabadMiddle East CrisisIsrael Iran ConflictChandra Grahan 2026 TimeSchool Holiday in March

File photo: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted the committee of privileges, a key panel of the House which is tasked with looking into complaints of breach of privilege against a member and can even recommend expulsion.BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will head the 15-member committee, which has eight members from NDA and the remaining from the opposition. Manish Tewari and Manickam Tagore of Congress, Kalyan Banerjee of TMC and T R Baalu of DMK, besides BJP’s Brijmohan Agrawal and Jagdambika Pal are among its members.It is up to the Speaker to decide which breach of privilege notice should be sent to the committee. BJP’s Nishikant Dubey had filed a complaint against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for allegedly trying to destabilise the country. Birla is yet to take a call on this.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIsrael Bombs Iran’s Presidential Office, Trump Says Iran’s Leadership ‘Gone’, ‘Too Late For Talks’Mercedes Benz India: Why the FTA Won’t Lower Car Prices in 2026PM Modi Steps Up Gulf Diplomacy Amid US Iran War, India Warns Of Serious Consequences On EconomyBihar Buzz: Will CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Enter Politics Through Rajya Sabha Route?As Protests Break Out In India, A Look At Why Ayatollah Khamenei Was Spiritual Anchor For Shia Muslims“Not the Right Choice But The Only Choice”: IAF Veteran on Rafale DilemmaDelhi Police Detain 4,000 In Pre-Holi Crackdown Under Operation Aaghat 4.0Narendra Modi: Global Digital Leader Surpasses 30 Million YouTube SubscribersIndian Air Force Begins Process To Replace 20-Year-Old VIP Jets Used By Ministers And Military ChiefsIndia-Canada Uranium Deal Explained: Why It Matters For India’s Future?123Photostories14 types of veg and non-veg deep-fried pakodas to make the Holi party even more flavourfulRevenge bedtime procrastination: Why you stay up late even when you’re exhausted and how to win over this habitIs Gossip Really That Bad? 5 Surprising Reasons Psychology Says It’s Actually Good for YouLab-grown gold vs mined gold: What’s the real difference in price, purity, and investment value?Lunar eclipse 2026: See stunning ‘Blood Moon’ photos from across the worldTotal lunar eclipse 2026: Photos of rare ‘Blood Moon’Holi 2026: From Devoleena Bhattacharjee and husband Shanwaz, Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola to Divyanka Tripathi- Vivek Dahiya; TV celebs’ colourful pictures from the festivitiesTop 5 tallest residential buildings in Europe (2026)5 of the worst travel crisis the world has seen since 2020From salad to halwa: 8 ways to consume raw papaya to improve gut health123Hot PicksIran droneUS Iran War Impact on Stock MarketMiddle East CrisisGulf Flights UpdateIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingNBA Injury UpdateUS Israel Strike IranUS Attack on IranCBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 board examsUS Strike IranLG Hospital AhmedabadMiddle East CrisisIsrael Iran ConflictChandra Grahan 2026 TimeSchool Holiday in March

File photo: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted the committee of privileges, a key panel of the House which is tasked with looking into complaints of breach of privilege against a member and can even recommend expulsion.BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will head the 15-member committee, which…

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Mar 04, 2026, 08:38 IST

Mar 04, 2026, 08:38 IST

NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu returned to India after being stranded in Dubai since February 28 following the closure of airspace in West Asia due to escalating conflict in the region. As a result, she had to give the All England Badminton, which began on Tuesday in Birmingham, a miss.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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HP Home Guard recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 700 posts at himachal.nic.in; direct link to apply here

HP Home Guard recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 700 posts at himachal.nic.in; direct link to apply here

The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Department has started the online registration process for the recruitment of 700 Home Guard volunteers. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website himachal.nic.in. The last date to apply is March 31, 2026 (11:59 pm).According to the official advertisement…

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Hailey Bieber reveals major complications she faced before 1-year-old son Jack’s birth: ‘I magically got pregnant’

Hailey Bieber reveals major complications she faced before 1-year-old son Jack’s birth: ‘I magically got pregnant’

Hailey Bieber has revealed a significant health challenge, discussing her septate uterus on a podcast. This condition, where the uterus is divided by a membrane, increases the risk of miscarriage. Doctors had previously advised caution regarding pregnancy due to this condition, which Hailey discovered before conceiving her son Jack. Hailey Bieber has been quite open…

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NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them.With congenital conditions now accounting for a growing share of child deaths as infectious mortality declines, experts say the gap in surveillance and coordinated care is becoming urgent. India contributes 16% of global deaths linked to birth defects, according to recent estimates.On Monday, Smile Train India and Birth Defects Research Foundation launched Birth Anomalies Network of India (BIND) to push for prevention, early diagnosis, and structured long-term care. The platform was unveiled in New Delhi.Central to its agenda is a proposed National Birth Anomalies Registry to generate reliable nationwide data, identify preventable risk factors and to guide health planning. Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launches ‘massive missile’ strike at US airbase in Bahrain; Israel bombs BeirutFrom Khamenei’s compound to nuclear complex: Satellite images show aftermath of Iranian sites after US-Israel strikesOperation Epic Fury: US spends 0m in 24 hours; final war cost remains uncertainExperts acknowledged that current surveillance is fragmented, screening uneven and referral pathways are weak, especially outside metropolitan cities.Congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate, spina bifida, clubfoot, Down syndrome, and vision and hearing impairments form a substantial part of the burden. Many are treatable if detected early, but multidisciplinary care is rarely integrated into routine newborn services. Mamta Carroll, vice president and regional director, Asia, Smile Train, said birth anomalies are under-recognised in public discourse.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIsrael Bombs Iran’s Presidential Office, Trump Says Iran’s Leadership ‘Gone’, ‘Too Late For Talks’Mercedes Benz India: Why the FTA Won’t Lower Car Prices in 2026PM Modi Steps Up Gulf Diplomacy Amid US Iran War, India Warns Of Serious Consequences On EconomyBihar Buzz: Will CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Enter Politics Through Rajya Sabha Route?As Protests Break Out In India, A Look At Why Ayatollah Khamenei Was Spiritual Anchor For Shia Muslims“Not the Right Choice But The Only Choice”: IAF Veteran on Rafale DilemmaDelhi Police Detain 4,000 In Pre-Holi Crackdown Under Operation Aaghat 4.0Narendra Modi: Global Digital Leader Surpasses 30 Million YouTube SubscribersIndian Air Force Begins Process To Replace 20-Year-Old VIP Jets Used By Ministers And Military ChiefsIndia-Canada Uranium Deal Explained: Why It Matters For India’s Future?123Photostories14 types of veg and non-veg deep-fried pakodas to make the Holi party even more flavourfulRevenge bedtime procrastination: Why you stay up late even when you’re exhausted and how to win over this habitLab-grown gold vs mined gold: What’s the real difference in price, purity, and investment value?Lunar eclipse 2026: See stunning ‘Blood Moon’ photos from across the worldTotal lunar eclipse 2026: Photos of rare ‘Blood Moon’Holi 2026: From Devoleena Bhattacharjee and husband Shanwaz, Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola to Divyanka Tripathi- Vivek Dahiya; TV celebs’ colourful pictures from the festivitiesTop 5 tallest residential buildings in Europe (2026)5 of the worst travel crisis the world has seen since 2020From salad to halwa: 8 ways to consume raw papaya to improve gut healthHigh cholesterol isn’t just about one number: Cardiologist explains LDL, ApoB, Lp(a) and how to lower your real heart attack risk123Hot PicksIran droneUS Iran War Impact on Stock MarketMiddle East CrisisGulf Flights UpdateIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingNBA Injury UpdateUS Israel Strike IranUS Attack on IranCBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 board examsUS Strike IranLG Hospital AhmedabadMiddle East CrisisIsrael Iran ConflictChandra Grahan 2026 TimeSchool Holiday in March

NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them.With congenital conditions now accounting for a growing share of child deaths as infectious mortality declines, experts say the gap in surveillance and coordinated care is becoming urgent. India contributes 16% of global deaths linked to birth defects, according to recent estimates.On Monday, Smile Train India and Birth Defects Research Foundation launched Birth Anomalies Network of India (BIND) to push for prevention, early diagnosis, and structured long-term care. The platform was unveiled in New Delhi.Central to its agenda is a proposed National Birth Anomalies Registry to generate reliable nationwide data, identify preventable risk factors and to guide health planning. Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launches ‘massive missile’ strike at US airbase in Bahrain; Israel bombs BeirutFrom Khamenei’s compound to nuclear complex: Satellite images show aftermath of Iranian sites after US-Israel strikesOperation Epic Fury: US spends $700m in 24 hours; final war cost remains uncertainExperts acknowledged that current surveillance is fragmented, screening uneven and referral pathways are weak, especially outside metropolitan cities.Congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate, spina bifida, clubfoot, Down syndrome, and vision and hearing impairments form a substantial part of the burden. Many are treatable if detected early, but multidisciplinary care is rarely integrated into routine newborn services. Mamta Carroll, vice president and regional director, Asia, Smile Train, said birth anomalies are under-recognised in public discourse.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIsrael Bombs Iran’s Presidential Office, Trump Says Iran’s Leadership ‘Gone’, ‘Too Late For Talks’Mercedes Benz India: Why the FTA Won’t Lower Car Prices in 2026PM Modi Steps Up Gulf Diplomacy Amid US Iran War, India Warns Of Serious Consequences On EconomyBihar Buzz: Will CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Enter Politics Through Rajya Sabha Route?As Protests Break Out In India, A Look At Why Ayatollah Khamenei Was Spiritual Anchor For Shia Muslims“Not the Right Choice But The Only Choice”: IAF Veteran on Rafale DilemmaDelhi Police Detain 4,000 In Pre-Holi Crackdown Under Operation Aaghat 4.0Narendra Modi: Global Digital Leader Surpasses 30 Million YouTube SubscribersIndian Air Force Begins Process To Replace 20-Year-Old VIP Jets Used By Ministers And Military ChiefsIndia-Canada Uranium Deal Explained: Why It Matters For India’s Future?123Photostories14 types of veg and non-veg deep-fried pakodas to make the Holi party even more flavourfulRevenge bedtime procrastination: Why you stay up late even when you’re exhausted and how to win over this habitLab-grown gold vs mined gold: What’s the real difference in price, purity, and investment value?Lunar eclipse 2026: See stunning ‘Blood Moon’ photos from across the worldTotal lunar eclipse 2026: Photos of rare ‘Blood Moon’Holi 2026: From Devoleena Bhattacharjee and husband Shanwaz, Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola to Divyanka Tripathi- Vivek Dahiya; TV celebs’ colourful pictures from the festivitiesTop 5 tallest residential buildings in Europe (2026)5 of the worst travel crisis the world has seen since 2020From salad to halwa: 8 ways to consume raw papaya to improve gut healthHigh cholesterol isn’t just about one number: Cardiologist explains LDL, ApoB, Lp(a) and how to lower your real heart attack risk123Hot PicksIran droneUS Iran War Impact on Stock MarketMiddle East CrisisGulf Flights UpdateIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingNBA Injury UpdateUS Israel Strike IranUS Attack on IranCBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 board examsUS Strike IranLG Hospital AhmedabadMiddle East CrisisIsrael Iran ConflictChandra Grahan 2026 TimeSchool Holiday in March

NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them.With congenital conditions now accounting for a growing share of child deaths as infectious mortality declines, experts say the gap in surveillance and coordinated care is becoming urgent. India contributes 16%…

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8.25% interest rate on PF deposits for 2025-2026

8.25% interest rate on PF deposits for 2025-2026

By Shiva RajoraNEW DELHI: Amid weak market conditions and falling interest rates, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday recommended retaining the interest rate on retirement savings accumulated by nearly 31 crore unchanged at 8.25% during the current financial year. This is the third consecutive year that the social security organisation has kept the rate…

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Why are female students reporting higher stress and anxiety levels than their male counterparts in schools?

Why are female students reporting higher stress and anxiety levels than their male counterparts in schools?

Despite academic success, many female students report higher levels of stress, anxiety, and self-doubt compared to their male peers, highlighting a widening gender gap in school mental well-being. Women’s Day is around the corner. We will again hear familiar narratives of empowerment and access. But when we look closer, the picture appears fractured. Girls are…

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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet step out for a rare public date night at a Los Angeles theatre event

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet step out for a rare public date night at a Los Angeles theatre event

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have quietly turned their relationship into one of Hollywood’s most low‑key, lived‑in romances. The latest proof came on March 2, 2026, when the couple stepped out together at the Los Angeles Theatre for a taping of LeBron James and Steve Nash’s basketball‑themed podcast ‘Mind the Game.’ What might have looked…

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