Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and BITS Goa have joined hands to ‘revolutionise’ the shipbuilding and defence industry through the development and implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the GSL and BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Society (BGIIES, Goa), “cementing their commitment to fostering innovation and progress in this vital sector”, a spokesperson of GSL stated on Wednesday. The signing of the MoU at Vasco da Gama happened in presence of P Ravindran, General Manager (Production), who represented GSL, and Suman Kundu, President BGIIES.

The American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tuesday announced the selection of Lockheed Martin to develop a nuclear propulsion engine that could be demonstrated as early as 2027.

Nuclear thermal engines are aimed at reducing transit times in space, which in turn would translate to reduced risks for astronauts.

The Lok Sabha today passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 amid the din. The Bill seeks to provide for regulation and maintenance of standards of education and services by nursing and midwifery professionals. The House also passed the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023. The Bill is intended to regulate the profession of dentistry in the country. It also aimed at providing quality and affordable dental education.

Both Bills were moved by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. They were passed without any discussion amid the din. Earlier, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced in the House. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Bill. 

The third India-Laos Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in the capital Vientiane on Thursday.

The FOC was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "3rd India-Laos FOC held today in Vientiane, co-chaired by Secy (East) @AmbSaurabhKumar and Dy FM Mr Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Laos."

Aditya Samant became India’s 83rd Grandmaster after earning his third GM norm at the Master Tournament (MTO) in the Biel International Chess Festival.

The Maharashtra player had earned his first norm to become a grandmaster at the Abu Dhabi Masters last year in August.

His second norm was achieved in December last year at the 3rd El Llobregat Open.

The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), in association with the Public Relations Society Delhi (PRSD), is pleased to announce the 17th Global Communication Conclave, scheduled to take place on September 21-22, 2023, at the Civil Services Officers’ Institute in New Delhi.

With the theme “Building Trust in the Digital Age”, the conclave aims to address the crucial issue of trust in an era dominated by digital communication and technological advancements. As data breaches and privacy concerns continue to plague businesses and individuals, establishing and maintaining trust has become more challenging than ever before.

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56.

Her family announced the news "with great sadness", saying "her family and friends are devastated". The cause of death has not been made public.

She was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990, which reached number one and brought her worldwide fame.

Taoiseach (Irish PM) Leo Varadkar said her music "was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched".

Anurag Kashyap’s directorial Kennedy has been selected as the closing film for the 14th iteration of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film be screened at the closing night in Melbourne on August 20 this year. Earlier, the film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival where it received a seven-minute standing ovation from the audience. The film has received critical acclaim and attention for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances by the lead cast, Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat.

A statement from IFFM read, “The closing night ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, as it will be graced by the presence of the visionary director himself, Anurag Kashyap, who is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema with his bold and unique storytelling. Alongside him, the lead cast of ‘Kennedy,’ the talented Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat, will also be present to share their experiences and insights into their roles in the film." A day ahead of the closing night, on August 19, Anurag Kashyap and the lead cast will participate in an exclusive session about Kennedy with a live audience.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna Director Professor TN Singh has said that his institute is a pioneer in implementation of New Education Policy (NEP). Talking to media persons about strategy of implementation of NEP Professor Singh said today in Patna the mentoring program for hand-holding polytechnic institutes and colleges has been launched in which the IIT provides faculty, sophisticated lab, and other logistics in the state.
 
The Director said the IIT Patna has also started initiatives for its pupils to improve their mental strength by collaborating with senior students and other faculties. He said it has been visualized in NEP.

Zoji La Tunnel, which is said to establish all-weather connectivity between the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, is expected to be completed by December 2030, an army official said on Thursday.

Captain IK Singh, office incharge, BRO detachment Matiyan told ANI, "The revised length of the tunnel is 13. 15 km. The total length is 14.15 km. It is a horseshoe-shaped shaft single tube and a two-lane road tunnel.”