New AI law may focus on graded, risk-based regulations: OfficialsThis may result in minimal regulation for low-risk AI such as chatbots, productivity tools, recommendation systems, while ensuring stricter...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversyInstagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing user...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Apps blocked over EV shutdowns, focus turns on auto cybersecurityAuthorities are intensifying scrutiny of vehicle cybersecurity after blocking several mobile apps used to remotely disable electric two- an...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
German citizenship test explained: Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepareAspiring German citizens must now pass a citizenship test, the Einbürgerungstest, a 33-question multiple-choice exam costing €25. Applicant...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsThe Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages,...
27 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Jan Suraksha revamp: PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY may see increase in sum insuredThe government is contemplating a substantial expansion of insurance benefits within its renowned Jan Suraksha initiatives. This strategy i...
08 May, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
SC seeks Centre's response on plea concerning GST concession on car purchase by persons with disabilitiesThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre and others for their response regarding a plea that claims Goods and Services Tax benefits for disab...
01 Dec, 2025, 09.10 PM IST
SC directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled personsThe Supreme Court has ordered the Indian government to implement mandatory accessibility standards for public spaces within three months. T...
08 Nov, 2024, 01.38 PM IST
After Pooja Khedkar case, use of scribe and disability level misrepresentation under govt radarThe UPSC and railway authorities highlighted the misuse of disability provisions in exams, including candidates choosing their own scribes ...
03 Aug, 2024, 01.01 AM IST
NEET exam: Challenges faced by disabled candidatesDespite being visually impaired, Lakshay Sharma passed the NEET-UG exam successfully last year. However, during the counselling process, Ra...
13 Jun, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
Army personnel entitled to disability pension only if disability attributable to military service: Supreme CourtThe top court agreed with the submission of Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj that there has to be a reasonable connection between t...
19 Jul, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
COVID-19 pandemic severely affected education system: Dharmendra PradhanPradhan also said that under the inclusive education component of the 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme, financial assistance is provided to states ...
21 Mar, 2022, 04.40 PM IST
Another hurdle for differently abled after qualifying NEETAbout 420 differently-abled students have qualified for NEET this year and are required to travel to 12 designated disability centres acros...
04 Nov, 2020, 06.39 AM IST
Union Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot distributes free aids to Divyangjan; universal IDs soonThe camp was organized by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) under the Department of Empowerment Of Persons With ...
29 Jan, 2017, 04.35 PM IST
5 smart things to know about personal accident insuranceThis policy compensates the insured in case of disability due to an accident. The aim being to cushion any consequential fall in income.
05 Oct, 2015, 08.27 AM IST
National Institute of Speech and Hearing partners with Federal Bank to set up ATCNISH has partnered with Federal Bank to set up an Assistive Technology Centre for enhancing higher education possibilities for people with ...
01 Jul, 2015, 09.22 PM IST
Make DDRCs fully functional to tackle JE, AES cases: J P Nadda to statesThe minister emphasised that all stakeholders should do everything in their means to prevent deaths due to JE and AES.
07 Jan, 2015, 05.44 PM IST