Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a global invitation to tech enthusiasts, innovators, and stakeholders worldwide for the upcoming Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023.

In a LinkedIn post, PM Modi urged them to participate in the two-day summit starting on December 12th, at Bharat Mandapam, featuring engaging sessions and an AI Expo showcasing 150 startups.

The summit will host senior-level government delegations from 29 GPAI member countries, along with GPAI’s multi-stakeholder experts’ group, global AI experts, multilateral organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

As part of the summit, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT Madras, is organizing a research symposium under the theme, “Advancing Responsible AI in Public-Sector Applications.” The symposium aims to provide a platform for Indian and international academicians and researchers to collaborate with AI experts, present actionable research on responsible AI to a global audience, and enhance cross-sectoral research on responsible AI.

The National Security Advisers of India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, convened in Mauritius for the sixth NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) on Thursday.

During the meeting, NSA Ajit Doval highlighted the crucial role of the CSC in ensuring regional security and stability. He emphasized the significance of sustained engagements across various pillars of cooperation. The participants reached a consensus on a Roadmap of Activities for 2024, as reported by India's High Commission to Mauritius on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Last year, on May 9, the fifth NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was hosted by the Maldives. During this meeting, the NSAs discussed the importance of close cooperation among member and observer countries in ensuring maritime safety and security, as well as countering terrorism and radicalization.

Gujarat’s traditional dance form ‘Garba’ was on December 6 included in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) .

The popular dance form is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to the UNESCO list. Kolkata’s Durga Puja was the last one added two years ago.

“Today, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ‘Garba of Gujarat’ on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 18th session, taking place in Kasane, Botswana from 5 to 9 December 2023,” the UNESCO said in a statement.

An India-born media executive who has worked in UK broadcasting for over 40 years, Dr Samir Shah, has been announced as the UK government's preferred candidate to take over as the new BBC chairman.

The 71-year-old, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Shah will now be quizzed by cross-party MPs of the House of Commons Media Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee for pre-appointment scrutiny before formally taking charge.

International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated to raise global awareness of the role of aviation and international air transport in the social and economic development of the world. The day also recognises the special contribution of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in maintaining the efficiency, safety and cooperation of international aviation. It is observed each year to raise awareness of the value of aviation and its role in global socio-economic development. On this day, special attention is paid to international aviation and how it connects the world. It is celebrated with numerous events, activities, press releases, seminars and lectures on aviation. From history to theme, scroll down to know more about this day.

ARMED FORCES FLAGGED DAY 2023: Every year on December 7, India celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day or Flag Day. The day is observed to honour both soldiers serving in India’s armed forces as well as veterans. Since December 7, 1949, this day has been observed annually. We must not forget that many Armed Forces personnel have martyred in the service of the country.

The Armed Forces Flag Day, also known as India’s Flag Day, is dedicated to raising funds from Indian citizens for the welfare of Indian Armed Forces troops. Flag Day is a time for Indians to thank India’s military forces and remember those who died while serving the country.

After the cyclone pounded Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the first urban flood mitigation project of ₹561.29 crore, under National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF), for ‘Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project’.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Tamil Nadu Minister for Finance & Human Resources Management Thangam Thenarasu and Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena also carried out an aerial survey of areas ravaged by cyclone Michuang in-and-around Chennai, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.

Talking to reporters after the survey, the Defence Minister stated the Central and state governments are together putting up an effective response to mitigate the crisis. “The Prime Minister spoke with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and has assured all possible help from the Central Government. He has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to release in advance the central share of the second instalment of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) of ₹493.60 crore to Andhra Pradesh and ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu. The Centre had already released its first instalment of the same amount to both the States,” he was quoted by the MoD as having said.

Throughout the season, Djokovic triumphed in three out of the four Grand Slam tournaments, claiming victories at the Australian Open in January, the French Open in June, and the US Open in July. Additionally, he secured his record-breaking 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open in September and finished as the runner-up at Wimbledon.

The 36-year-old Serbian tennis star sealed his dominance by winning the ATP Finals in Turin after a gripping season-long battle with Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic’s historic 400th week at the top of the ATP Rankings commenced the day after his eighth ATP Finals win. Only Roger Federer, with 310 weeks, has surpassed the 300-week mark. Djokovic, with 15 year-end Top 3 finishes, tied Federer for the most such finishes. Remarkably, Djokovic’s reign atop the ATP Rankings totals 402 weeks, and he is set to retain the top spot until the week of January 22.

Former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind launched a book “ Naye Bharat ka Samveda” in New Delhi on Thursday (7th December 2023). The book is a compilation of speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Indian Constitution.

In his keynote address, Mr. Kovind said that, if every citizen of the nation has adequate knowledge about the Constitution then everything will be easy. He further added that the citizens will be able to understand that makers of the constitution were concerned about the last person of the society.

Speaking about the book, Mr. Kovind said that PM Modi repeatedly recalls the Constitution and urges people to know as much as possible about it. He added, Prime Minister refers to the Constitution of India as the only book for code of conduct and guidance for the government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 to be held at Red Fort on Friday. During the programme, Modi will also inaugurate Atma Nirbhar Bharat Centre for Design at Red Fort and the student Biennale — Samunnati.

It was the Prime Minister’s vision to develop and institutionalise a flagship global cultural initiative in the country like the international biennales at Venice, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Sharjah, among others, said the ministry of culture.

“In line with this vision, a nationwide campaign to reinvent, rebrand, renovate and re-house museums was launched. Further, development of cultural spaces in five cities of India namely Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Varanasi was also announced. Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) will serve as an introduction to the cultural space at Delhi,” said ministry officials.