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IIT-Kanpur Develops AI For Targeted Welfare Support

IIT-Kanpur has developed an AI-powered Family Score system to identify households needing welfare support using existing government data. This system, demonstrated in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government, aims to provide a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional surveys for assessing socio-economic conditions and ensuring targeted welfare delivery.

Rediff 8 Sep 2026 7:51 pm

One crore youngsters in race for Viksit Bharat dialogue

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 8 (IANS) Nearly one crore youngsters are expected to take part in a nationwide talent hunt that will select young representatives for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027, with Kerala's participants being challenged to come up with ideas on the blue economy, human capital and global competitiveness. Registration for the programme has begun through the MY Bharat platform, with youngsters aged 15 to 29 eligible to take part in the Viksit Bharat quiz. The last date for participation is September 30. The quiz set a Guinness World Record last year for attracting the highest number of participants in a quiz competition within a week. MY Bharat State Director S.R. Abhay Shankar on Tuesday announced the programme here. He said the initiative was aimed at harnessing the creativity, ideas and innovative potential of young people and bringing them into the country's development process. The selected youngsters will participate in the national-level Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi from January 10 to 12, 2027. The programme is being organised in connection with National Youth Day, which is observed on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Kerala has been assigned Blue Economy, Human Capital & Global Competitiveness as the theme for the Viksit Bharat Challenge. Around 45 participants will be selected from the State, with the top three getting an opportunity to make presentations at the national level. The Viksit Bharat Challenge will be held in three stages: quiz, essay and PowerPoint presentation. The national initiative will have six tracks, covering the Viksit Bharat Challenge, culture, design, technology, entrepreneurship and youth parliament. The winners will also get an opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister. The Cultural Track will provide 24 youngsters from Kerala an opportunity to represent the State at the national level. They will be selected from the winners of Kerala Utsavam competitions organised by the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board. The Design for Bharat competition will invite young people to develop solutions to local development challenges. NIT Calicut is the nodal agency for Kerala. The Hack for Social Cause competition, with IIT Bombay as knowledge partner, will focus on digital solutions to social problems, with IIT Palakkad as the State nodal agency. A new Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, with IIT Kanpur as knowledge partner, will provide a platform for young entrepreneurs to present startup ideas and business plans. The age limit for this track is 35 years. The Youth Parliament finalists will get an opportunity to participate in the national-level programme at Samvidhan Sadan, the old Parliament building, in New Delhi. Kerala will have three representatives. Kerala State Youth Welfare Board Member Secretary M. Swapna was also present. The organisers said the initiative would give young people an opportunity not merely to participate in competitions but also to put forward ideas and solutions relating to India's development. Interested youngsters can register by participating in the Viksit Bharat quiz through the MY Bharat portal.

bhaskarlive 8 Sep 2026 5:59 pm

'One District, One Mafia' had become UP's identity before 2017, says CM Yogi

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associated with the textile sector. First of all, I extend a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all the distinguished entrepreneurs, investors and exporters from the textile sector across the country, as well as traditional weavers, handloom operators, all the dignitaries and young friends who see their future in this sector, he said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's long-standing textile traditions, the Chief Minister said the state's textile heritage had historical links with India's cultural and economic development. He said that when gifts of clothing were presented by the King of Kashi at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagya, ancient texts such as the Mahabharata made references to silk and pure cotton garments. Also referring to the period of Lord Ram's exile, he said religious scriptures mention Mata Janaki receiving divine garments at a sage's ashram. The textiles produced in India, particularly those made in Uttar Pradesh, were not only in demand in India but also in markets around the world, he said. If you look at Roman culture or Greek culture, there was a huge demand there as well for these textiles made in India and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the tradition of sending these products from here to other places existed even then, the Chief Minister said. He also highlighted several major textile and manufacturing centres across the state, including Varanasi's silk sarees, Bhadohi's carpets, Lucknow's chikankari, and Kanpur's textile, leather, and industrial manufacturing ecosystem. CM Adityanath also mentioned Agra's footwear and allied manufacturing sector, Sitapur's textile manufacturing capabilities, and Meerut's sports goods industry and the potential for technical textiles. These are not merely textile clusters of Uttar Pradesh. They represent different facets of Uttar Pradesh's textile heritage and industrial capabilities. These different facets visible across different regions draw our attention to the potential of the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Adityanath claimed the state's law and order situation was in disarray and alleged that mafia groups had established parallel systems of governance in several districts. Friends, what the situation in Uttar Pradesh was like before 2017 is not hidden from anyone. Law and order in the state was in disarray, he said. In every district, a parallel government run by the mafia operated. In other words, 'One District, One Mafia' had become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. Across the state, the industries of murder, extortion, illegal occupation, goon tax, and kidnapping were flourishing. Professional mafias and goons operated their own system parallel to the government, he claimed. He further alleged that the prevailing environment had affected the safety of women, traders and potential investors. At that time, neither daughters were safe, nor traders were safe. Investors would come from outside with dreams of doing business and return with a slip of paper from the mafia demanding payment, Adityanath claimed. The Chief Minister also alleged that festivals and celebrations could not be conducted peacefully because of frequent disturbances and riots. No festival or celebration could be held peacefully. In other words, disturbances would begin before the festivities. Across the state, there would be a major riot every third day, with the entire state engulfed in the flames of riots. Major riots took place in Bareilly, Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur on a large scale, he said. He said prolonged curfews and the closure of educational institutions and markets had a direct impact on economic activity. Curfews would remain in place for months. Schools and colleges would be closed. If there was a curfew, the markets would remain closed, and if the markets remained closed, business would inevitably come to a standstill. People could not even leave their homes. And when such a situation exists, the economy cannot move forward. A perception had taken hold, the Chief Minister said. He said Uttar Pradesh had also acquired a negative perception because of poor infrastructure and inadequate lighting in several areas. I always mention this point: before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had come to be perceived as a place where, once the roads became bad and darkness began as soon as evening arrived, you could assume that you had entered the borders of Uttar Pradesh. This was the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, he said.

bhaskarlive 8 Sep 2026 1:03 pm

Distressed over crop damage, farmer ends life

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 12:28 am

Kidnapped youth rescued in 7 hrs in Jhansi; two held

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 12:27 am

AQI at 47, city breathes easy

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 12:27 am

Green Park hosts last match ahead of 3-year renovation

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 12:27 am

They had IITs, ISB and high-paying jobs. Then all four walked away, choosing uncertainty over predictable careers. Was it a huge mistake?

IIT-Kanpur graduate Kanak Agrawal shared how he and three others left high-paying jobs to build lives on their own terms. After spending four weeks working together in Sri Lanka, he reflected on choosing uncertainty over predictable careers. Agrawal said pursuing a freedom-first life can feel lonely, but having people who understand and support unconventional choices can make the journey feel less difficult.

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 11:38 am

Speeding car kills elderly man in Kannauj

The Times of India 7 Sep 2026 1:24 am

Man found hanging from neem tree; kin allege murder

The Times of India 7 Sep 2026 1:24 am

Metro Diwas celebrates 9-year journey of UP Metro ops

The Times of India 7 Sep 2026 1:24 am

Kanpur Metro hosts Janmashtami event at Bada Chauraha stn

The Times of India 7 Sep 2026 1:24 am

Akhilesh questions ove claims of GDP growth

The Times of India 7 Sep 2026 1:24 am

NDA govts exit is certain: Cong neta

The Times of India 7 Sep 2026 1:23 am

UP house collapses: Five killed, including four of a family, amid heavy rain

The victims were identified as Mukesh Kumar and his daughters Maya (17), Neetu (seven) and Pallavi (five). Another daughter of Kumar, Kajal, was seriously injured in the incident and is under treatment at the Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital (LLR) in Kanpur, police said

Mid Day 6 Sep 2026 4:18 pm

IIT-Kanpur graduate dreamed of work trips, but her seniors warned her: Youll just travel from the clients office to hotel. She shares the reality of work trips

Kanak Agrawal, an IIT-Kanpur graduate, recalls being thrilled by the prospect of work trips after joining a comapny. She imagined free flights, luxurious hotels and travelling the world. However, her older colleagues were less enthusiastic, warning that demanding schedules often leave little time to experience destinations. Her experience eventually inspired her to embrace a different approach to working while travelling and make destinations part of everyday life.

The Economic Times 6 Sep 2026 9:42 am

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The Times of India 6 Sep 2026 7:48 am

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The Times of India 6 Sep 2026 7:48 am

Mayor 24-02-2026

The Times of India 6 Sep 2026 6:44 am

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The Times of India 6 Sep 2026 6:44 am

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The Times of India 6 Sep 2026 4:41 am

Despite predictions of showers, city remained largely dry

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

JK & Iskcon temple light up as city celebrates Janmashtami

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

Over 100 houses inundate as Pandu river rises in Bidhnu

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:35 pm

Prof SP Rath of IIT-K conferred the National Award

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:34 pm

Officials review crime control and law order

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

Fake job racket busted in Jhansi; 8 held, 53 rescued

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

32-yr-old man found dead by roadside in Rawatpur

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

2 killed as gas cylinder-laden truck hits bike

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

3 teens die after bus rams motorbike in Kannauj

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 11:23 pm

Adani Defence, Indo-Russian Rifles Sign Ammunition Supply Pact For AK-203

Adani Defence has established small-calibre ammunition manufacturing capabilities in India, including a production facility in Kanpur.

NDTV 5 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

IIT Kanpur Project Multi Skilled Worker Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Project Multi Skilled Worker (Level 1). Candidates with 8th Pass Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 14-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through IIT Kanpur official website iitk.ac.in.

FreeJobAlert 5 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Adani Defence, Indo-Russian Rifles sign 5-year ammunition supply pact for AK-203 assault rifle

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the India-Russia joint venture manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in India, to supply indigenous 7.62x39 mm small-calibre ammunition for the programme, it was announced on Saturday. Under the agreement, Adani Defence will supply 7.62x39 mm ammunition for the AK-203 for five years. The arrangement provides an Indian source for the ammunition required for the programme and supports continuity of supply during the contract period. The agreement brings together AK-203 rifle production by IRRPL and ammunition production by Adani Defence, creating an integrated supply chain in India. It further strengthens domestic capabilities across the small-arms supply chain and supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat objective in defence manufacturing. IRRPL was incorporated in 2019 under an India-Russia intergovernmental agreement to manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Armed Forces. Its manufacturing facility is located at Korwa in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The joint venture has Indian shareholders Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited and Munitions India Limited, along with Russian shareholders Concern Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport. The Ministry of Defence has identified IRRPL as the joint venture established for indigenous production of the AK-203. A contract for 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles was signed with IRRPL in December 2021, with the rifles to be produced at Korwa. Adani Defence & Aerospace has established manufacturing capabilities for small-calibre ammunition in India, including a facility in Kanpur with production capacity for small-calibre ammunition. In July, Adani Defence and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a landmark agreement for AEW&C-MKII, India's next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) programme. The programme makes Adani Defence the first private Indian company to be entrusted with the development, integration and lifecycle support of an airborne mission platform of this scale and complexity. Adani Defence and DRDO will jointly develop, manufacture and integrate the airborne mission systems on six modified Airbus A321 aircraft for the IAF. The programme also includes integrated logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and technical support for up to 30 years.

bhaskarlive 5 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

2 men on bike run over by speeding LPG truck while overtaking in Kanpur

men on bike run over by speeding LPG truck while overtaking in Kanpur

India Today 5 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

West Bengal formulating plan to address riverbank erosion in coordination with Bihar, Jharkhand, involving IIT Kanpur

Several districts of Bengal have been affected by floods due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging and water released by the Damodar Valley Corporation

The Hindu Businessline 4 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Kanpur to become a major defence production hub, IIT Kanpur and BHU to support new technologies

Not just factories, but a strong network of skills, research and MSMEs will also be created

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:10 am

Eyeing 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, BJP announces new teams for all six regions | Full list

As it prepares for the crucial assembly elections slated early next year, Bharatiya Janata Party's Uttar Pradesh unit has announced the working committees for all six organisational regions of the state: Awadh, Kanpur-Bundelkhand, Braj, Paschim, Kashi and Goraksh. The list, released on late Thursday night, was finalised by BJP's Uttar Pradesh president Pankaj Chaudhary.

India TV 4 Sep 2026 8:47 am

SI allegedly slaps shop owner for refusing to pay bribe

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 12:02 am

55,000 hit as rain worsens waterlogging in Kanpur

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 12:02 am

One injured as tree falls in Jajmau

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 12:01 am

Fire incident at LIC regional office; none hurt

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 12:01 am

Five new dengue cases found

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 12:01 am

3,200 samosas, rotten potatoes destroyed in Kanpur raids

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 12:01 am

Major codeine syrup haul busted in Banda, 4 held

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:58 pm

Seven arrested for gambling

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

Janmashtami celebrations begin

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

Two arrested in Wajidpur murder case

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

Advocates meet Judge over court building issues

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

KDMA leading in chess tournament

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

CM to distribute flood relief material in Farrukhabad today

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

Two wanted accused arrested from Ujjain

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:18 pm