July 23: Google’s artificial intelligence platform Gemini has crossed 950 million monthly active users, marking a significant milestone in the global adoption of generative AI technologies, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced. Pichai said the rapid expansion of Gemini reflects the growing interest in AI-powered solutions among individuals, businesses, and developers.…
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NITI Aayog Gets New Leadership as Anurag Jain Appointed Chief Executive Officer
July 23: Senior IAS officer Anurag Jain has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, bringing extensive administrative experience and policy expertise to the government’s premier public policy institution. Jain’s appointment is expected to further strengthen NITI Aayog’s role in policy research, strategic planning, and facilitating…
Continue ReadingIndia, Panama Set to Deepen Maritime Partnership in Shipping, Ports and Infrastructure Development
July 23: India and Panama are exploring opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the maritime sector, with a focus on shipping, port development, maritime infrastructure, and logistics connectivity. The collaboration aims to enhance trade facilitation, promote investment, and encourage the exchange of expertise between the two countries. The partnership is expected…
Continue ReadingIndia to Scientifically Close 147 Coal Mines Over Next 2–3 Years to Drive Sustainable Mining Transition
July 23: India has announced plans to scientifically close 147 coal mines over the next two to three years as part of its efforts to enhance sustainable mining practices, restore mined-out areas, and ensure responsible management of natural resources. The planned closures will focus on mines that have completed their…
Continue ReadingSikkim Tunnel Collapse: Death Toll Reaches 22
July 23: Rescue and recovery operations are continuing at the site of the tunnel collapse in Sikkim, where the death toll has risen to 22 following the recovery of additional bodies from the debris. Authorities have intensified efforts to locate the remaining missing workers, with multiple rescue agencies working round the…
Continue ReadingCrude Oil Prices Surge Over 2 pc to Dollar 96 per Barrel Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions
July 23: Global crude oil prices surged by more than 2% to approximately $96 per barrel, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia intensified concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies. The sharp rise in prices reflects heightened uncertainty in international oil markets, with investors closely monitoring developments in…
Continue ReadingIndia Remains Among the Fastest-Growing Major Economies Despite Global Uncertainties: RBI
Mumbai, July 23: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated that India continues to be among the fastest-growing major economies in the world, supported by resilient domestic demand, sound macroeconomic fundamentals, and sustained policy measures despite an uncertain global economic environment. The central bank noted that strong consumption, steady…
Continue ReadingIndian Markets Slip at Open Amid Oil Price Surge and West Asia Geopolitical Uncertainty
Mumbai, July 23: Indian benchmark equity indices opened lower as investor sentiment weakened due to rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Sensex and Nifty 50 declined in early trading, with broad-based selling observed across several sectors. Higher crude oil prices raised concerns about increased…
Continue ReadingSKKU Wins Korea’s First-Ever Best Paper Award at ISCA 2026, the “Olympics of AI Semiconductors
A research team headed by Professor Jungrae Kim of the Department of Semiconductor Systems Engineering has won the Best Paper Award at the IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Computer Architecture (ISCA) 2026. ISCA is the world’s most prestigious conference in computer architecture and AI semiconductor systems. With a history spanning more…
Continue ReadingSK Telecom Leads Global Technical Standardization for Physical AI
SEOUL, Korea, July 23 — SK Telecom (SKT) announced that a new standardization work item on robot data production and utilization systems was adopted at the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) international standardization meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland from July 14 to 22. The adopted work item,…
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