On digital arrest for 2 weeks, 72-year-old made to pay up Rs 1crore
Insurance firm, bank asked to reimburse Rs 1.5L mediclaim
Noida reinstates engineer suspended 14 years ago in Yadav Singh case
Siblings use forged papers for sisters Rs 6.5 lakh medical bill, 4 held
JNU urges police action against students for violating bail conditions
Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour, she said the insurance sector is expanding and during 2024-25 it covered 58 crore lives in the country. Health insurance is a priority for this government. In fact, we are hoping that by 2033 we [] The post Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated ), Gulam Ali Khatana, today lauded the proactive and decisive leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, stating that the Governments preparedness in protecting both Indian citizens and national energy security has been unimaginable and exemplary. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Parliament, Khatana drew attention to the evolving situation in West Asia, particularly the tensions involving Israel [] The post Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Declared unsafe, FOB was closed for public use in July, restrictions in place
Proposal for audible signals at traffic lights
'Bite marks on body, brick blows on head': 4-year-old raped, killed by neighbour in Ghaziabad
A four-year-old girl was brutally murdered by a neighbour in Ghaziabad after he lured her with chocolate. Her body, found with severe injuries, led to the swift arrest of the 24-year-old labourer. He confessed to the heinous crime, stating he killed her to conceal his actions. Villagers are demanding stringent punishment.
Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the development in a positive light and hoped it would lead to a meaningful dialogue on the demands of agitating bodies in Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here along with his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk said the protests in Ladakh have been aimed solely at initiating a constructive dialogue process. Follow the [] The post Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Allegations of horse trading of MLAs erupted as Rajya Sabha elections saw cross-voting in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana, with the opposition Congress suspending three of its legislators in Odisha and warning some of its MLAs of strict action in Haryana. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ruling NDA won all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, three of the four in Odisha and one of the two seats that went to polls in Haryana. [] The post Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sanitation workers on strike for 4th day, waste piles up on Noida roads
Marnus Labuschagne Appointed Captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL
New Delhi, March 18: Marnus Labuschagne has been appointed as the captain of the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is the third Australian player to take on this role in the PSL this year, following David Warner with Karachi Kings and Ashton Turner with Multan Sultans. Labuschagne is not a ... Read more Marnus Labuschagne Appointed Captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL
Gzb deploys 10,000 enumerators for Census house listing, to go blockwise
Raghav Chadha Criticizes Bank Charges Impacting the Poor
New Delhi, March 18: Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha regarding penalties imposed for maintaining minimum account balances. He urged the central government to abolish such fees on small bank accounts, emphasizing their disproportionate impact on the economically disadvantaged. Chadha highlighted that over ... Read more Raghav Chadha Criticizes Bank Charges Impacting the Poor
Maharashtra Government Focused on Public Welfare, Claims Eknath Shinde
New Delhi, March 18: Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the states political landscape and the functioning of the Mahayuti government. He emphasized that Maharashtra has its unique culture and that the Mahayuti government consistently makes decisions in the interest of the public. Shinde accused the opposition of opposing every decision since ... Read more Maharashtra Government Focused on Public Welfare, Claims Eknath Shinde
Coffee with VC initiative to give students platform to share concerns at DU
Exciting Job Opportunities at IIT Delhi: Apply for Non-Teaching Positions by April 8
New Delhi, March 18: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The institute has officially announced recruitment for various non-teaching positions, totaling 11 vacancies. The online application process for these positions has commenced, with the deadline set for April 8. Eligible candidates wishing to ... Read more Exciting Job Opportunities at IIT Delhi: Apply for Non-Teaching Positions by April 8
CBI Arrests Fugitive in Long-Standing Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi, March 18: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant breakthrough in a long-pending bank fraud case by arresting fugitive M. Naga Kumar, also known as Tamil Selvan, in Chennai. The accused had been on the run since the investigation began, concealing his identity. According to the CBI, this case was ... Read more CBI Arrests Fugitive in Long-Standing Bank Fraud Case
Minister Ashish Sood Unveils Bharat Yuva Connect Initiative to Empower Youth
New Delhi, March 18: Minister Ashish Sood of the Delhi government provided insights on the Bharat Yuva Connect initiative on Tuesday. During a press interaction, he explained that this platform is designed to enable the youth of the country to make significant contributions towards realizing the vision of a developed India by 2047. He emphasized ... Read more Minister Ashish Sood Unveils Bharat Yuva Connect Initiative to Empower Youth
Sonam Wangchuk Advocates for Meaningful Dialogue After Release from Detention
New Delhi, March 18: Activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh stated on Tuesday that the governments willingness to engage in creative and meaningful dialogue is the primary goal of his movement. In his first public statement after being released from detention under the National Security Act, Wangchuk spoke to reporters, expressing that the proposal for dialogue ... Read more Sonam Wangchuk Advocates for Meaningful Dialogue After Release from Detention
PIB Debunks Fake BSNL KYC Suspension Claims
New Delhi, March 18: A message claiming that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has suspended its KYC (Know Your Customer) process under the directives of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is going viral on social media and messaging platforms. The message warns that SIM cards will be blocked within 24 hours. However, the ... Read more PIB Debunks Fake BSNL KYC Suspension Claims
NDC Officials Meet CM Bhupendra Patel, Eager to Learn About Gujarats Development Journey
Gandhinagar, March 18: On Tuesday, a delegation of members participating in the National Defence College (NDC) study program from New Delhi met with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. The NDC conducts courses on national security and strategic studies for officers of the Indian Armed Forces at the Brigadier rank, joint secretaries of the civil ... Read more NDC Officials Meet CM Bhupendra Patel, Eager to Learn About Gujarats Development Journey
Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supplies to households: FM
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the domestic production of LPG is being ramped up to ensure cooking gas supply to households during turbulent times amid the West Asia crisis. Replying to a debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in the Rajya Sabha, the finance minister also said []
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss State Development
New Delhi, March 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with several central ministers and senior BJP leaders on Tuesday in New Delhi. The discussions focused on state development, welfare schemes, and enhancing cooperation between the central and state governments. During his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Sharma addressed issues related to ... Read more Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss State Development
SC imposes stringent bail conditions on Shabir Shah
New Delhi: Using only one mobile phone which will always remain switched on, not leaving Delhi without the trial courts permission and not commenting in the media about the case were some of the conditions imposed by the Supreme Court on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah while granting him bail in a terror funding []
Presence of cops at spot doubtful, court acquits two men in riots case
NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song Sarke Chunar Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi
New Delhi, March 18: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns regarding the new song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke featuring Bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi. NHRC member Priyank Kanungo criticized the song on social media, stating that while morality cannot be expected from Bollywood, it is disgraceful for the censor ... Read more NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song Sarke Chunar Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi
Congress Celebrates Rajya Sabha Victory in Haryana, Accuses BJP of Horse Trading
New Delhi, March 18: Congress leaders expressed their joy over the partys victory in the Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana, calling it a triumph for democracy. They also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engaging in horse trading, a claim the BJP has vehemently denied. Congress MP Kumari Selja reacted to the partys success, ... Read more Congress Celebrates Rajya Sabha Victory in Haryana, Accuses BJP of Horse Trading
India Announces Visa Relief Measures for Foreign Nationals Stranded Due to Conflict
New Delhi, March 18: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has left many foreign nationals unable to depart from India, as their flights have been canceled or disrupted. In response, the Indian government has announced significant visa and immigration relief measures for affected citizens. These measures include free extensions of visas/e-visas, waivers on overstay penalties, ... Read more India Announces Visa Relief Measures for Foreign Nationals Stranded Due to Conflict
SC grants 12-week maternity leave to all adoptive mothers
PTI New Delhi Observing that adoption is part of the right to reproductive autonomy, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a law which said a woman would be eligible for maternity leave if she legally adopts a child below the age of three months, holding it is discriminatory. Ruling that age-based classification under Section []
Why Lawrence Gangs MP Foothold Has Delhi On Alert
MCD approves borewell maintenance to save parks from drying up in summer
Assam BJP to Contest 89 Seats in Upcoming Elections, Allies to Get 37: CM Sarma
New Delhi, March 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 89 seats in the upcoming assembly elections, while its allies will receive a total of 37 seats. According to the seat-sharing arrangement, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will contest 26 seats, and the Bodoland ... Read more Assam BJP to Contest 89 Seats in Upcoming Elections, Allies to Get 37: CM Sarma
NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song from Upcoming Film KD: The Devil
New Delhi, March 18: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken serious note of a recently released song from the upcoming film KD: The Devil. The commission alleges that the song contains obscene, sexually provocative, and double-meaning lyrics that are inappropriate for children and minors. The complainant argues that this song is widely available ... Read more NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song from Upcoming Film KD: The Devil
Temperatures set to cool as rain expected over next three days
Netanyahu Claims Death of Iranian Commanders, Promises More Strategies Ahead
New Delhi, March 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Iranian Revolutionary Guards chief Ali Larijani and senior Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were killed in an operation on Tuesday. Netanyahu clarified that the objective of this action is to weaken the Iranian regime and provide the public with an opportunity to determine their ... Read more Netanyahu Claims Death of Iranian Commanders, Promises More Strategies Ahead
Govt to hire consultant for identifying flagship tourist hub in capital
Free AIIMS tests may help catch nerve disorders early
Impact of Middle East Conflict on Chinas Exports and Energy Supply
New Delhi, March 18: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significantly affecting China. According to media reports, the war has disrupted Chinas exports. Shipping delays have resulted in a backlog of goods in local warehouses. As reported by CBC News, the Chinese city of Yiwu, known as the worlds supermarket due to its ... Read more Impact of Middle East Conflict on Chinas Exports and Energy Supply
Purple hearts! Fest at India Gate celebrates disability inclusion, talent
With West Asia Refusing To Pipe Down, IGL Sees 22k New Registrations In Just 15 Days
Eyeing wider reach, Delhi to add 50 AC buses on 17 interstate routes
Hardik Pandya Names Wasim Jaffer as His Idol, Surprising Fans with Stats
New Delhi, March 18: In the 2026 BCCI Naman Awards, Indias star all-rounder Hardik Pandya named former opener Wasim Jaffer as his idol. Once, Jaffer was often compared to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in domestic cricket. Over a remarkable 24-year career, Jaffer set numerous records that remain challenging to surpass. Sachin Tendulkar played 310 first-class ... Read more Hardik Pandya Names Wasim Jaffer as His Idol, Surprising Fans with Stats
SpiceJet faces cash crunch, offers immovable property as security in Delhi HC arbitration case
SpiceJet faces a liquidity crunch. The airline proposed submitting a property deed worth 148 crore as security in a share transfer dispute. This offer comes instead of depositing 144 crore with the Delhi High Court registry. The court previously ordered the deposit, a decision the Supreme Court declined to review. The airline cited war-related flight cancellations for its financial strain.
NDMC launches 24x7 water supply pilot project at Vinay Marg
Novartis case: Delhi HC pulls up patent office over decade-long delay in breast cancer drug approval
The Delhi High Court has stepped in with a firm hand, criticizing the patent office for its sluggish response to Novartis AG's 2011 patent application for Ribocicliba drug aimed at battling breast cancer. In a clear directive, the court ordered the establishment of efficient standard operating procedures that will expedite the review and approval process.
65-yr-old man arrested for sexual assault on minor girl
Woman killed as bridge collapses in Roop Nagar; Delhi govt. forms probe panel
Built 33 years ago, it was found unsafe last year and closed for public use: authorities; residents say it served as vital link, was used regularly; govt. responsible, must pay 50 lakh to victims kin: Congress
Suspension of eight LS MPs revoked
PTI New Delhi The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight Opposition members who were barred from the House on February 3 for unruly behaviour, with Speaker Om Birla stressing that there should be no display of placards, posters, photos or AI-generated images inside the House or in the Parliament []
Horse trading charges after cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
PTI New Delhi Allegations of horse trading of MLAs erupted as Rajya Sabha elections saw cross-voting in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana, with the opposition Congress suspending three of its legislators in Odisha and warning some of its MLAs of strict action in Haryana. The ruling NDA won all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, three []
Dhoni must step up or step aside
AB de Villiers urges MSD to bat at No 6 or higher in the upcoming IPL New Delhi: In a blunt assessment, former South Africa great AB de Villiers on Tuesday said MS Dhoni must bat no lower than number six in the upcoming IPL, asserting that turning up at eight or nine does not []
Wangchuk for meaningful dialogue with Centre
PTI New Delhi In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the development in a positive light and hoped it would lead to a meaningful dialogue on the demands of agitating bodies in Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here along with his wife []
1,600 Indians travel to India on 5 Qatar Airways flights
PTI Doha Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatars airspace, the Indian Embassy here said. The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to Mumbai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, the embassy said in []
Air India Group Announces Major Update: 50 Flights from West Asia on March 18
New Delhi, March 18: Air India Group has announced a significant update regarding flights between India and the West Asia region, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On March 18, 2026, Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 50 flights, both scheduled and non-scheduled. This decision comes in ... Read more Air India Group Announces Major Update: 50 Flights from West Asia on March 18
Ukraine Raises Concerns Over Detention of Citizens in India
New Delhi, March 18: The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified the situation regarding the detention of six citizens in India on March 13. The ministry stated that there is currently no evidence proving these individuals were involved in illegal activities in India or Myanmar. According to the Ukrainian Ministry, the citizens are accused ... Read more Ukraine Raises Concerns Over Detention of Citizens in India
Wont raze homes in Uttam Nagar without notice: MCD to HC
Accidental firing death: Clip goes viral, victims cousin arrested
40-yr-old man fatally stabbed in robbery bid
Terror Funding Case: SC grants bail to Shabir Shah with strict conditions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case, imposing strict conditions on his release after more than eight years in custody. In its March 12 order, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said prolonged incarceration without timely trial [] The post Terror Funding Case: SC grants bail to Shabir Shah with strict conditions appeared first on Northlines .
Hyderabad See Strong Office Space Demand, Supply
Hyderabad, along with Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR, is expected to anchor this growth cycle
India eases FDI rules: PN-3 tweak allows ESOPs, trades for NRIs in China, Nepal and Hong Kong
Indian companies can now offer stock options to employees in China, Nepal, and Hong Kong. Non-resident Indians and expats in these regions can also invest directly in Indian stocks. This change follows a subtle alteration in New Delhi's foreign direct investment rules. The move aims to ease talent management and hiring.
Postal Dept. Rolls Out 24-hr, 48-hr Delivery Services For Urgent, Time-Sensitive Consignments
The government also said that initially, these services are being rolled out in six cities Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad with the goal of providing nationwide coverage by March 2027. The department will utilise dedicated processing and priority air transport to adhere to delivery timelines
Tyagi ends 23-year stint with JD(U), to decide next political move soon
Longtime JD(U) stalwart K C Tyagi has officially wrapped up his 23-year journey with Nitish Kumar's party, opting not to renew his membership. Known as a key figure since the party's founding, Tyagi plans to meet with like-minded political allies on March 22 in New Delhi to discuss his next steps.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Hits Back at Ashok Gehlots Criticism
Jaipur, March 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday. This confrontation arose after Gehlot questioned Sharmas trips to Delhi, igniting a new political clash in the state. During an event at Tagore International School in Mansarovar, the Chief Minister indirectly criticized Gehlots tenure. Without ... Read more Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Hits Back at Ashok Gehlots Criticism
Air India Group to operate 50 flights to West Asia on March 18
Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai to Jeddah, while Air India Express will handle one flight each from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mangalore, plus two flights from Kozhikode
Moderate increase in J&Ks central assistance allocation for 202627
Calls for close monitoring of JTFRP, greater focus on disaster preparedness New Delhi, Mar 17:The Department-related Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs has observed that there has been a moderate increase in the allocation for Jammu & Kashmir in the Budget Estimates for 202627 compared to the previous year. In its report tabled [] The post Moderate increase in J&Ks central assistance allocation for 202627 appeared first on Northlines .
Air India plans to operate special flight to bring stranded passengers from Shannon
Air India is proactively organizing a special charter flight to Shannon this Wednesday. This mission is aimed at retrieving passengers who found themselves stranded after their New York to Delhi journey was rerouted due to a technical glitch with the aircraft. Prioritizing safety above all, the airline is ensuring extensive inspections before takeoff.
CBFC Faces Complaint Over Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke Song: Call for Action Against Obscenity
New Delhi, March 17: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has received a serious complaint regarding the recently released song Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke from the film KD: The Devil. The complainant has labeled the song as extremely obscene, offensive, and a gross insult to womens dignity. The film features Nora Fatehi ... Read more CBFC Faces Complaint Over Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke Song: Call for Action Against Obscenity
Major Setback for Assam Congress as MP Pradyut Bordoloi Resigns Ahead of Assembly Elections
New Delhi, March 17: The Congress party in Assam has faced a significant setback ahead of the state assembly elections. Pradyut Bordoloi, a Congress MP and a close associate of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, resigned from the Indian National Congress on Tuesday. In his resignation letter addressed to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Bordoloi stated, ... Read more Major Setback for Assam Congress as MP Pradyut Bordoloi Resigns Ahead of Assembly Elections
Beyond Butter Chicken: The Rise of Bihari Flavours in the Capital
The Potbelly, Delhi is a story of bold mustard, rustic textures, and a restaurant that chose authenticity over adaptation, and won.
Outrage Over Kabul Airstrike: Indian MP Calls for Global Accountability
New Delhi, March 17: Agra Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a Member of Parliament from the Srinagar constituency, has strongly condemned the recent airstrike allegedly carried out by Pakistan in Kabul. This attack reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 400 civilians and left at least 250 injured, including patients at a rehabilitation center. In a post ... Read more Outrage Over Kabul Airstrike: Indian MP Calls for Global Accountability
Pawan Khera Raises Alarm Over Rising Hatred During Festivals
New Delhi, March 17: Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed deep concern on Tuesday regarding the increasing communal tension and atmosphere of hatred during festivals in India. In a video message shared on the social media platform X, he accused certain groups of undermining the true spirit of these celebrations over the past few years. ... Read more Pawan Khera Raises Alarm Over Rising Hatred During Festivals
NCW Receives Complaint Against Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke Song from KD: The Devil
New Delhi, March 17: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has recently received a sharp complaint regarding the song Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke from the newly released film KD: The Devil. The complainant described the song as extremely vulgar, offensive, and a severe insult to womens dignity. The film stars Nora Fatehi and ... Read more NCW Receives Complaint Against Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke Song from KD: The Devil
Emergence India Labs (EIL) Indias first dedicated AI research and development lab focused on autonomous AI agents. The lab will accelerate the development of homegrown next-generation autonomous systems capable of operating mission-critical digital and physical infrastructure, positioning India to move beyond its traditional IT services model toward advanced manufacturing, logistics, and industrial automation. Satya Nitta, Co-founder and CEO of Emergence Backed by tens of millions of dollars in initial inward R&D investment, with significant long-term expansion planned, EIL is expected to scale to 500 world-class research scientists and engineers over the next three to four years marking one of the most ambitious expansions of frontier AI research capacity in India. hackathons , and summer schools to build a next-generation talent pipeline in autonomous systems. Professor Siddhartha Gadgil of IISc joins as Chief Scientist while maintaining his academic affiliation. Emergence India Labs is envisioned not only as a research center, but as the nucleus of a broader public-private partnership to ensure that India builds foundational AI technologies domestically rather than importing them. While the initiative begins within Emergence, the long-term ambition is to convene government, industry, academia, and global technology leaders around a shared mission: building the foundational systems that will power the next generation of digital and physical infrastructure. Emergence issued a call to action for partners to join this endeavor, with success over the next five years measured by how effectively Emergence India Labs catalyzes frontier R&D programs to be headquartered in India. Central to that ambition is the labs structural design. Unlike multinational R&D outposts that operate as satellite extensions of overseas global headquarters, Emergence India Labs is conceived as a core, AI-native R&D epicenter in India, designed to anchor sovereign AI capability. For more than two decades, Indias technology sector has been centered on IT services; the next chapter will be defined by building frontier autonomous systems that transform enterprise software, AI capable of operating digital infrastructure, with the same foundational technologies powering advances in physical AI domains such as manufacturing, logistics, ports, factories, and essential infrastructure. AI adoption in Indian manufacturing has already surged with 65% of manufacturers integrating AI by 2024, up from 45% in 2022 and the domestic AI-in-manufacturing market projected to grow at roughly 40% annually, surpassing $8 billion by 2030. Recent global research indicators underscore the urgency of this moment. The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders report shows that Chinese universities now occupy nine of the top ten global research positions in natural sciences, a dramatic shift east in global scientific leadership over the past decade. In parallel, in 2024, China accounted for more than half of all industrial robot installations worldwide roughly 54% of the global total with hundreds of thousands of new robots deployed in factories each year. As technological power rebalances globally, India has a strategic opportunity to position itself at the frontier of autonomous systems research. The launch reflects a broader global shift in AI. The debate is no longer only about training the largest language models, but about developing the autonomous systems layer that enables AI to operate safely and reliably in real-world environments. We believe the most immediate opportunity lies in building autonomous AI systems capable of operating the worlds most mission-critical digital infrastructure from financial networks and telecom platforms to cloud and digital public systems , said Satya Nitta, Co-founder and CEO of Emergence . By mastering autonomy in the digital realm, we establish the foundation to extend into robotics, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation industrial infrastructure . For more than two decades, Indias technology sector has been anchored in IT services , Nitta added. The next chapter must be defined by building frontier autonomous systems that power critical infrastructure. The hardest problem in robotics isnt movement its thinking. By focusing on agentic systems, we are solving reasoning under uncertainty. Around the world, leading economies are embedding AI into physical systems at scale. India must participate fully in shaping that transformation. Ultimately, our success will be defined by whether Emergence India Labs helps anchor more frontier R&D in India making the country a primary home for breakthrough innovation and enabling world-class talent to build and lead from here . EIL will place particular emphasis on building a talent pipeline around LEAN as a grounding layer for AI agents, demonstrating how formal verification can be embedded at every level of autonomous decision-making. The convergence of formal proof systems and the explosive growth of artificial intelligence creates an unprecedented opportunity and necessity to build reliable, mathematically grounded autonomous systems , said Professor Siddhartha Gadgil of the Indian Institute of Science and Chief Scientist at Emergence India Labs . Driven by a rich scientific tradition and a dynamic generation of engineers and entrepreneurs, India has the potential to drive this new frontier. By anchoring the entire spectrum of innovation here in Bangalore, from foundational research to real-world application, we will catalyze an ecosystem of sustained, world-class breakthroughs, ensuring India helps architect the future of intelligent systems . Anchoring Frontier Research in India Emergence is widely recognized as a leading agentic AI company, distinguished by its patent-to-research ratio and a team of resident scientists drawn from the worlds foremost R&D institutions, including Google DeepMind, IBM T.J. Watson Research Labs, and the Allen Institute for AI. The company has pioneered several benchmark-leading advances in autonomous agents, including its breakthrough in recursive intelligence, enabling AI systems to autonomously generate new AI capabilities. Central to its approach is a formally verified control architecture for large-scale autonomous AI systems, separating stochastic reasoning from deterministic execution and enforcing mathematical guarantees at runtime. Thousands of Indian researchers, engineers, and technology leaders are at the heart of many of the worlds most significant AI breakthroughs, contributing across leading Silicon Valley labs and global technology companies , added Nitta . The talent is not in question. The strategic opportunity now is to anchor more of that leadership at home and to channel it towards areas such as autonomous systems that operate critical infrastructure. India has also long demonstrated disciplined, resource-efficient innovation. Its successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing delivered at a significantly lower cost to comparable international missions stands as another powerful example of strategic engineering excellence . Inward Investment and Ecosystem Impact Led by internationally recognized scientists, including Dr. Prasenjit Dey (PhD, EPFL; IIT Delhi), who will lead the lab on the ground in India, Dr. Ravi Kokku (PhD, UT Austin; IIT Kharagpur), and Professor Siddhartha Gadgil of IISc (PhD, CalTech, Indian Statistical Institute), Emergence India Labs, aims to strengthen Indias AI ecosystem by: Supporting the local start-up ecosystem with access to frontier autonomous systems technologies Developing top-tier AI research talent in collaboration with academia, industry, and government Anchoring breakthroughs in autonomous systems within India Contributing to the development of next-generation autonomous systems capable of operating mission-critical digital and physical infrastructure built in India Publishing frontier research in leading global venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) This is a national-scale scientific moonshot , added Nitta . For researchers, it is a chance to do career-defining work at the frontier of autonomous intelligence. For investors, it is an opportunity to back a platform with generational impact. And for India, it signals the next step in an ongoing journey strengthening its position as one of the defining centers of gravity in the global AI landscape . Today, we urge public and private investors, national labs, R&D centers, universities, and technology leaders to join us in this endeavor to scale the next generation of frontier AI innovation from India .
Senior Asian Wrestling Championship and Beach Asian Games Teams Announced
New Delhi, March 17: The Senior Asian Wrestling Championship will take place from April 6 to 12 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Selection trials have concluded, with female wrestlers Meenakshi Goyat, Hansika, and Mansi Lathar topping their respective weight categories. Additionally, male freestyle wrestlers Aman, Sandeep Singh Mann, Mukul Dahiya, and Greco-Roman style wrestlers Sachin Sahrawat and ... Read more Senior Asian Wrestling Championship and Beach Asian Games Teams Announced
Indias Oil Imports: Key Suppliers and the Importance of the Hormuz Strait
New Delhi, March 17: The ongoing severe conflict in the Middle East is impacting various regions worldwide. If these attacks are not halted, the repercussions on global markets and economies could be significant. Amidst these challenges, India is actively working to mitigate the adverse effects of the situation through discreet diplomatic efforts. Due to the ... Read more Indias Oil Imports: Key Suppliers and the Importance of the Hormuz Strait
Pak Spinner Abrar Not Concerned By Backlash On The Hundred Signing By Indian Owners: Report
Indian Premier League: Pakistans mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is not losing sleep over the possible backlash, specifically comments from former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, on his signing by an Indian-owned franchise, Sunrisers Leeds, in the auction for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, a news report said on Tuesday. Abrar, ranked as high as number two in the ICC rankings until last month and now third, was signed by Sunrisers Leeds, which owns Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, for 190k Pounds Sterling last week. The franchise owners are facing severe backlash in India over the signing, but Abrar is not worried by comments over the move, Telecom Asia Sport said in a report. Gavaskar called the signing an indirect way to fund the Pakistan military, which, in turn, kills Indian soldiers. While the Pakistan Cricket Board and Abrar are tight-lipped on the backlash, sources said there are no concerns as the matter is between England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the franchise. The noise on Abrars signing is not unexpected, but he is not losing sleep over the uproar, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources told www.telecomasia.net. Abrar registered for The Hundred as he is ready to ply his trade in the leagues around the world and was signed as one of the top three bowlers in T20I rankings, which is well deserved, the report said, quoting sources. The coach of Sunrisers Leeds, Daniel Vettori, conveyed the signing to Abrar and advised him to be in touch and prepared to give his best, the sources said. Vettori, himself a spinner of repute who played 442 internationals for New Zealand across formats, backed the signing. Once we missed out on Adil Rashid [to Southern Brave], who was a priority early on, then we obviously jumped into the overseas spinner. There were four or five guys that we were looking at, and Abrar was one of them. Very pleased to get him, Daniel Vettori said after the conclusion of the auction. Abrars signing comes after the ECB threatened that The Hundred sides could face disciplinary action if there is evidence that Pakistan players are overlooked in the auction based on nationality, the Telecom Asia Sport report said on Tuesday. The warning followed after the BBC reported that the four Indian-owned teams - Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, and Sunrisers Leeds - will not consider Pakistan cricketers over a blanket ban on them due to strained relations between the two countries. The relations between the two countries hit their lowest point after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in April last year. New Delhi accused the attacks of having the backing of Islamabad, a claim Pakistan denied. A four-day military conflict followed, with both sides claiming victory. The relations between the two countries hit their lowest point after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in April last year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This is absolutely ridiculous & should be condemned. How are these comments acceptable? I dont care how many runs you have scored. Vile stuff from Gavaskar, Rafiq wrote on social media platform X. Article Source: IANS
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India and Russia Hold Key UN Meeting on Peace and UNSC Reform
New Delhi, March 17: India and Russia convened their seventh consultative meeting on the United Nations in New Delhi on Tuesday. The discussions focused on counter-terrorism efforts, peacekeeping, and issues related to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The meeting was co-chaired by Siby George, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and ... Read more India and Russia Hold Key UN Meeting on Peace and UNSC Reform
Delhi HC orders removal of posts linking Hardeep Puris daughter to Jeffrey Epstein
Nita Ambani Honored with KISS Humanitarian Award for Empowering Women and Social Work
New Delhi, March 17: Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was awarded the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 on Tuesday. The ceremony took place in Bhubaneswar, where she was recognized for her significant contributions to social work through the Reliance Foundation. The award was presented during an event at the Kalinga Institute ... Read more Nita Ambani Honored with KISS Humanitarian Award for Empowering Women and Social Work
The New London School Explosion: A Tragedy That Claimed 300 Lives
New Delhi, March 17: The New London School explosion in Texas is known as one of the most horrific school disasters in modern history. On March 18, 1937, a devastating gas explosion at the New London School turned the entire building into rubble within seconds. Approximately 300 lives were lost, including many innocent children and ... Read more The New London School Explosion: A Tragedy That Claimed 300 Lives
India office market set for next growth cycle, led by GCCs, flex spaces and REITs
India's office market is set for structural growth in 2026. Global Capability Centers will lead demand, with flexible workspaces also playing a key role. Institutional ownership through REITs will expand. Offices will become more tech-enabled and sustainable. Bengaluru will remain the top market, with Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR also showing strong activity.
Man arrested for selling LPG cylinders illegally in Jamia Nagar
RBI Receives Initiative of the Year Award for Secure Banking Domain .bank.in
New Delhi, March 17: In todays digital age, where transferring money and online shopping has become commonplace, the threat of cyber fraud continues to rise. To tackle this challenge, Indias central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has launched a significant initiative that has gained international recognition. The prestigious London-based institution, Central Banking, has ... Read more RBI Receives Initiative of the Year Award for Secure Banking Domain .bank.in
New Delhi, March 17: The Ministry of Defense is gearing up for a significant event. The National Defense Industries Conclave 2026 aims to promote the manufacturing of indigenous defense equipment. This conclave will take place at the Manekshaw Center in New Delhi on March 19 and 20. This event will help establish a robust framework ... Read more High-Tech Defense Conclave Set for March 19-20 in New Delhi, Inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
Indian Swimmer Mana Patel: From Early Challenges to Olympic Glory
New Delhi, March 17: A well-known saying goes, The signs of a childs talent are visible early on. This perfectly describes Indian swimmer Mana Patel. Initially, Mana had no connection to swimming. At the age of eight, her mother encouraged her to take up the sport to stimulate her appetite. This decision turned out to ... Read more Indian Swimmer Mana Patel: From Early Challenges to Olympic Glory
