Hackers reportedly breached Janet Yellen's work computer last monthTech billionaire and close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, has made fun of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer skills after her workstation was reportedly hacked.According to Bloomberg, Yellen's work computer, along with those used by two of her close aides, were among those infiltrated by a hack

Musk mocks US Treasury chief&#039;s tech-savviness

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): IT services and consultancy firm Wipro on Friday reported a 24.66 per cent rise in net profits in the just-concluded October-December quarter. The profits were Rs 3,364 crore during the quarter, as against Rs 2,700 crore in the year-ago period.
The revenue increased marginally by 0.5 per cent to Rs 22,319 crore. In the year ago period, it was at Rs 22,205 crore.
Wipro Limited today ann

Wipro logs over 24% increase in net profits in Oct-Dec quarter, revenue rises marginally

The computers of Secretary Janet Yellen and two of her aides we compromised in the December breach, sources have claimedSuspected Chinese hackers gained access to the computer used by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for work in a breach last December, Bloomberg News said on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter.The attackers infiltrated over 400 laptop and desktop computer

Chinese hacking of US Treasury went to the top Bloomberg

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Generative AI (GenAI) is set to revolutionise India's workforce by transforming 38 million jobs and driving substantial economic growth by 2030, according to a report by EY India.
The report highlights that GenAI adoption could enhance India's economic productivity by 2.61 per cent in the organised sector, with an additional 2.82 per cent boost achievable if adopted widely by the unorg

GenAI to transform 38 million jobs in India by 2030, boost productivity: EY Report

The White House says it has finalized rules that crack down on Chinese and Russian automobile technology effectively banning all personal smart cars from the two countries from entering the U.S. market.In a White House fact sheet detailing the decision, the Biden administration Tuesday said that while connected vehicles offer advantages, the involvement of foreign adversaries such as China and Russia in their su

US finalizes rules banning Chinese, Russian smart cars

Washington DC [US], January 15 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled measures aimed at protecting the United States from national security risks linked to the exploitation of its connected vehicle supply chains by China and Russia.
The White House in a factsheet titled 'Safeguarding America from National Security Risks of Connected Vehicle Technology from China and Russia' said, "Today, President Biden is anno

Joe Biden announces measures to protect US connected vehicle supply chains from China, Russia

New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Dr V Narayanan on Tuesday took charge as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), succeeding S Somnath. As a distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), Narayanan brings nearly four decades of experience at ISRO to his new role.
In a post on X, the ISRO announced, "Dr V Narayanan, Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), has assumed charge of Secretary, Department of Space

V Narayanan assumes charge as ISRO chairman, succeeds S Somnath

jerusalem - When a renowned Israeli TV journalist lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS, he thought his career might be over. But now, using artificial-intelligence software that can re-create his widely recognized gravelly voice, Moshe Nussbaum - known to generations of viewers simply as 'Nussi' - is making a comeback.Nussbaum, 71, was diagnosed two years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a pro

AI helps Israeli journalist with ALS make a comeback

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines."We've got ... three humans with Neuralinks and all are working well," he said during a recent wide-ranging interview at a Las Vegas event streamed on his social media platform X.Since the first brain implant about a year ago, Musk 

Elon Musk says third patient got Neuralink brain implant

New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Telecom company Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with HCLSoftware, the software business unit of HCLTech, to make its 4G and 5G networks smarter and more efficient, as per an exchange filing made by HCLTech on Tuesday.
The company stated that Vi is now using HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multivendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, to manage its Ericsson and S

Vodafone Idea partners with HCLSoftware to automate 4G, 5G networks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14 (ANI): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined hands with Tata Communications to elevate the connected car experience for customers worldwide.
By leveraging the Tata Communications MOVEtrade;platform, JLR's next-generation vehicles will provide seamless connectivity, smarter driving features, and real-time services in 120 countries, even in the remotest locations.
This collaboration str

JLR partnered with Tata Communications to revolutionise connected cars

&copy; Provided by Xinhua An Ai Me robot from Chinese company TCL is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, on Jan. 8, 2025. 

Roundup: Tech industry slams Biden&#039;s new AI chip rules as threat to U.S. tech leadership

By Aanchal KumariNew Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): The Voice of Specially Abled People (VOSAP) Foundation on Monday distributed AI-based smart glasses to over 300 visually impaired students in Delhi.
The event, organised by Pranav Desai, a polio survivor and the founder of the VOSAP Foundation, aimed to raise awareness and empower persons with disabilities.
The AI-based smart glasses distributed at the event are design

VOSAP Foundation distributes AI smart glasses to empower visually impaired students

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct. 30, 2024 shows the Shenzhou-19 manned spaceship docking with the front port o

Shenzhou-19 astronauts on space station conduct new experiments

ABU DHABI, 4th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE's job market has solidified its position as a global destination for professionals seeking opportunities across various sectors. This achievement is attributed to the country's thriving and diversified national economy, supported by an investment-friendly environment that enhances its attractiveness.The UAE is among the most attractive markets for skilled professiona

Economic growth, rise of AI driving dynamic labour market in UAE


                            The US tech giant's alert service had triggered multiple complaints over factual mistakes
            
                        
            Apple has pulled its AI-generated news alert service following complaints about fake content. The US tech giant released a software update on Thursday that disables the feature for news and entertainment notifications, according 

Apple pulls error-ridden AI news service


            HT SyndicationNew Delhi [India], December 5: The automotive industry is experiencing turbulent times. Ongoing global developments demand speed to market more than ever before, and to keep up, engineers must now master systematic vehicle variant management of both hardware and softwa

Winning in Automotive with PTC's Engineering Solutions


            HT SyndicationNew Delhi [India], November 29: When Maya Sharma, 34, began researching IVF treatments, she was startled by the price variations across clinics. "One quoted 1.5 lakhs, another 4 lakhs. I couldn't understand why," she recalls. Her confusion echoes across India's fertility landscape, where treatment costs can vary as dram

An Insider View Into Why IVF Prices Differ Across Clinics

BEIJING, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Biden administration's sanctions, containment and suppression will not impede China's progress, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Wednesday. Such measures, instead, will only bolster China's confidence and capabilities in self-reliance and technological innovation, the MOC said. Under the pretext of national security, the Biden administration has intensified its trade

U.S. sanctions, containment, suppression will not hinder China&#039;s progress: ministry

HANGZHOU, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese team has unveiled a robotic dog that sprinted into the "10-second club" of the 100-meter dash, marking a new technological advancement in robotics. The impressive machine Black Panther 2.0, weighing 38 kilograms and standing 0.63 meters tall, achieves a remarkable peak stride frequency of 5 times per second, making it one of the world's fastest quadruped robots. The

Across China: Robot dog runs 100-meter dash in under 10 seconds

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

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Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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