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Covid impact: Labour automation, digitisation above global avg, says study

At the same time, the robot revolution will create 97 million new jobs, but communities most at risk from disruption will need support from businesses and governments, WEF said

India in 'extremely comfortable position' in terms of oxygen supply: Govt

According to the union health ministry, there were around 43,022 patients on oxygen support as on 1st September, 2020

PM Narendra Modi to share message with nation on Tuesday evening at 6

"Will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6 pm this evening," he said in a tweet

Indian men, women now taller but still fall short of optimal standards

Study suggests increase in optimal weight reflects height gain

India needs to export 6 million tonne sugar as output rebounds: Trade body

The world's biggest consumer of the sweetener is likely to produce 31 million tonnes of sugar in the new season, nearly 13% more than a year ago

Covid-19 Factoid: India's active case tally now falls below 800,000

As pandemic slows down in India, the US overtakes it to become global leader in adding new cases

India, Netherlands discuss joint initiative in e-health initiative

The NDHM, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, aims to create a mechanism to improve healthcare significantly and provide better access to it

India, Portugal discuss ways to expand bilateral ties in defence, trade

Jaishankar and Silva also discussed India-EU relations

Must deepen India-ASEAN cyber-space alliance amid digitisation: Official

Speaking at the inaugural session of ASEAN-India Track 1.5 Dialogue on cyber issues, she said there is a greater dependence on digital payment platforms due to reduced cash handling

India and Norway review bilateral ties, aim to boost trade and investment

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the two sides also hoped for an an early conclusion of the India and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) trade negotiations

ADB, India sign $270 mn loan to improve urban services in 64 cities of MP

ADB and the Government of India on Monday signed a $270 million loan to develop water supply and integrated stormwater and sewage management infrastructure for improved service delivery in MP

In a first, Amazon Pay, Uber partner to allow Indian users to pay for rides

India is the first market where the two American companies have formed such an alliance

'Quad' nations ready to work with others for free, open Indo-Pacific: US

Washington has been pushing for closer collaboration among the members of the so-called Quad grouping as a bulwark against China's growing regional influence

Eight beaches in India awarded prestigious Blue Flag certification

India has also been awarded the third prize by the jury under the "International Best Practices" for pollution control in coastal regions

Less than 1,000 coronavirus deaths recorded for 8 consecutive days in India

With increasing recoveries, India has sustained its leading global position with the maximum recovered cases.

Posters wishing Taiwan on its national day come up near Chinese embassy

Posters wishing Taiwan on its national day on Saturday came up near the Chinese embassy here, but were removed by the New Delhi Municipal Council within hours, an official said

Covid-19 update: India donates 1.8 mn N95 masks to Philadelphia city in US

India has donated 1.8 mn N95 masks to Philadelphia to help in its fight against Covid-19, setting another example of a robust Indo-US partnership in the health sector.

India can be AI hub, policy set-up for tech can spur growth: Chandrasekaran

He said if India is able to solve the problems using AI, then the solutions can spread to developing as well as developed nations

India's digital footprint biggest strength for AI development: Amitabh Kant

Kant further said that India''s ''National program on AI'' will be dedicated towards the rightful use of the technology in solving societal problems

US Deputy Secretary of State to visit India and Bangladesh next week

Biegun would be in India from October 12 to 14, after which he will travel to Bangladesh on a two-day visit, according to an official announcement here on Friday