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.
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.
'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.
Jajmau Ganga bridge repairs to disrupt UnnaoKanpur traffic for over a month
Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital begins testing for patients with symptoms of H1N1 swine flu
Double-decker bus catches fire on Agra-Kanpur NH, 40 escape unhurt
Distressed over crop damage, farmer ends life
Kidnapped youth rescued in 7 hrs in Jhansi; two held
Green Park hosts last match ahead of 3-year renovation
Woman pays Rs 6L to kill father-in-law over CCTV privacy row, held
2 siblings die of suspected swine flu, reports sent for test
Pandu river floods Kanpur; 40,000 affected, homes submerged under up to 6 feet of water
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.
Traders murder: Servant, his aide shot in legs, held after encounter
Widow dies under suspicious circumstances after visiting alleged lover
Speeding car kills elderly man in Kannauj
Two months after inter-faith marriage, man bludgeons wife to death in Kanpur Dehat
Man found hanging from neem tree; kin allege murder
Cleft surgery camp restores smiles to 78 children in Jhansi
Metro Diwas celebrates 9-year journey of UP Metro ops
Kanpur Metro hosts Janmashtami event at Bada Chauraha stn
Akhilesh questions ove claims of GDP growth
NDA govts exit is certain: Cong neta
DM directs to replace CHC staff over complaints of negligence
Man, 3 minor daughters killed as mud house collapses in Kanpur
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
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.
24_Kan_FRS_CRPF jawan arrested for UPSC aspirant murder in Etawah
24_Kan_FRS_Tiger sighting on Bundelkhand expressway triggers panic in Chikasi villages
24_Kan_FRS_Man in Kakadev was defrauded of several lakh in Customer Service Centre license scam
24_Kan_FRS_Two motorcyclists were killed in head on collision near Gauri village in Unnao
42nd foundation day of Chandrashekhar Keishak Samiti celebrated
Ganga water level rises by 5 cm in Unnao, flood water continues to disrupt daily life in Shuklaganj
MP reviews road condition, asks officials to ensure quality work
Despite predictions of showers, city remained largely dry
JK & Iskcon temple light up as city celebrates Janmashtami
Over 100 houses inundate as Pandu river rises in Bidhnu
Prof SP Rath of IIT-K conferred the National Award
Officials review crime control and law order
Fake job racket busted in Jhansi; 8 held, 53 rescued
MP and Kanpur XI to clash in festival cricket match for Green Park Gaurav Cup today
32-yr-old man found dead by roadside in Rawatpur
2 killed as gas cylinder-laden truck hits bike
Villagers rescue two youths swept away in swollen Doonar river
3 teens die after bus rams motorbike in Kannauj
Woman killed, husband & son injured in clash over dumping cow dung in Banda
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.
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.
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.
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
Several districts of Bengal have been affected by floods due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging and water released by the Damodar Valley Corporation
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
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.
Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar: From IIT-Kanpur to Karnataka bureaucracy via corporate world
Railways develops 367-litre waste collection system for LHB coaches
SI allegedly slaps shop owner for refusing to pay bribe
55,000 hit as rain worsens waterlogging in Kanpur
Outsource Service Corp has ended Saifai Syndicate control over firms: CM
One injured as tree falls in Jajmau
Fire incident at LIC regional office; none hurt
AI designs tiny proteins that can fast-track new drug discovery
3,200 samosas, rotten potatoes destroyed in Kanpur raids
Major codeine syrup haul busted in Banda, 4 held
Rise in Pandu water level floods localities in Kanpur; NDRF teams deployed
Janmashtami celebrations begin
Two arrested in Wajidpur murder case
Two children killed, father injured as wall collapses in Dehat
Advocates meet Judge over court building issues
Court dismisses anticipatory bail application of woman charged for cheating and forgery
KDMA leading in chess tournament
CM to distribute flood relief material in Farrukhabad today
Kanpur must build complete ecosystem to emerge as defence mfg hub
MSME sector has highest job potential after agriculture, says divisional commissioner
Two wanted accused arrested from Ujjain
No respite from intermittent showers over next five days, says weather office
Robbery-murder case: Cops form teams, examine CCTV footage to trace intruders
Traffic officials asked to inspect city temples in view of Janmashtami festival
Health department team inspects mosquito- borne disease control prevention activities
BSF recruitment exam in Kanpur cancelled after computers shut down, retest on Sept 18
