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India gears up for robot campaigners in 2022 Assembly polls
Onestand India Pvt Ltd has developed a humanoid robot called 'DOOT' for this purpose, which can communicate and deliver the impression of a human being with excellent voice recognition, face recognition and gestures. The states that go to the polls in 2022 are Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat.
One of world's largest open modern art galleries coming up in Rajasthan
"The idea is to offer an alternative choice to the people who live in the village through creative economy," said Amita D'Alessandro, the French co-founder of Mandawa Art Village, along with Virendra Singh Shekhawat, the director and founder of DPC, a Delhi-based photography club. The Mandawa Art Village project aims to promote local art and culture and stop migration from the village.
J&K's Mawya becomes 12th fighter pilot in IAF
Flying officer Mawya Sudan from Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has become the 12th woman officer in the country to be inducted as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Daughter of Sushma and Vinod Sudan belonging to Lamberi village of Nowshera tehsil in Rajouri district, Mawya was commissioned into the IAF as a flying officer on Saturday.
Students seek fee reduction through social media campaign
"Some law schools and technical universities across the country have reduced the fees and students have been refunded the examination fees considering the pandemic situation. When there is no examination, why should the students pay examination fees," said one of the students, spearheading the campaign.
MHA directs states to take action against assault on healthcare workers
The ministry made it mandatory for the states and the UTs to take all centrally advised measures for the protection of the healthcare professionals on a "priority" basis. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla issued the new advisory citing similar orders issued by the ministry on April 27 and June 9 this year in connection with the security concerns relating to healthcare establishments and professionals.
PM praises LS Speaker for enhancing Parliament's productivity
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday received laurels from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enhancing productivity of Parliament proceedings during his two years in office. On June 19, 2019, Birla was elected the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha, following a motion for election moved by Modi. The Congress and the DMK too had moved notices, urging Birla to be impartial as the presiding officer of the Lower House.
Bengal Guv meets Amit Shah for second time in two days
Dhankhar, who has been critical of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal government over its ‘failure' to contain post-poll violence in the state, said, "In Delhi I spoke to some people. We cannot compromise on democracy; we cannot compromise on rule of law and we cannot compromise with the Constitution. I am hopeful that everyone will listen to my sane voice."
Security challenges led to monumental changes in force: IAF chief
Speaking at the combined graduation parade at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said: "Rapid infusion of niche technology and combat power in every facet of our operations has never been as intense as it is now."
Calcutta HC snubs Mamata govt on post-poll violence
"In a case where the allegation is that life and property of the residents of the State are in danger on account of alleged post poll violence, the State cannot be allowed to proceed in the manner it likes. The complaints required immediate action... It is the duty of the State to maintain law and order and inspire confidence in the residents of the State," the High Court observed.
Mamata vs Suvendu: Nandigram poll result hearing deferred
The Chief Minister had filed a petition against her one-time aide and now the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader of Opposition, Adhikari, in the Calcutta High Court challenging his win in the election from Nandigram and prayed to the court for declaring the election null and void. Banerjee had contested and lost the election from Nandigram against Adhikari.
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