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At FIFA World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseSecurity is heightened for the World Cup with a strict no-drone policy over stadiums. Law enforcement has new powers to disable or shoot do...- Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: “The hunger for love is… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, loneliness, human nature, emotional needs and why love should always make you feel special by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian known for her lifelong service to the poor and her profound insight on compassion and human sufferingQuote of the Day by Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa’s quote, “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread,”...
- Delhi’s latest side hustle: People are getting paid to shop alongside strangers, carry bags, stand in queues and even unfold a chairDelhi's markets are seeing a rise in hourly "personal helpers" who assist shoppers with tasks like carrying bags and waiting in queues. Thi...
- India Rising Foundation launches accessible research and development platform for researchers with disabilitiesInnov8Ability, a new research and development platform for persons with disabilities, has been launched in Bengaluru. Backed by a Rs 10 cro...
- JEE Advanced 2026 admit card released; check direct link, how to download, important guidelines, JoSAA counselling datesIIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card today, May 16th. Candidates can download their hall tickets from jeeadv.ac.in by ...
- Robotic joint replacement surgery and insurance: The gap patients should know aboutRobotic surgery offers better outcomes for knee and hip pain patients. However, many Indians cannot access this advanced treatment due to i...
- Skill development programme for transgenders in drone piloting, hotel management, drivingTelangana government has launched a new skill development program for transgender individuals. The initiative offers training in drone pilo...
- Not charity, help us to the market: Why India must build an assistive devices industry that truly serves PwDsBy sidelining individuals with disabilities from the job market, India is sacrificing a vital portion of its GDP. Despite financial commitm...
- Govt proposes online portal to streamline certification, access to assistive technology for persons with disabilityThe Centre proposes new draft rules for assistive technology. An online portal will manage certification and distribution processes. Device...
- Govt to phase out 'own scribes' in exams for differently-abled by 2027The government is phasing out the 'own scribe' system for differently-abled candidates in professional exams like NEET and IIT-JEE, aiming ...
- AI: the access key to inclusion?Technology leaders and startups are integrating AI into assistive technologies that can help people with disabilities in improving their le...
- NITI Aayog plans policy to push local production of assistive devicesThe Indian government is developing a policy intervention to promote the mass manufacturing of assistive devices. The aim is to incentivize...
- Niti Aayog plans policy to push local production of assistive devicesNITI Aayog has started discussions with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), World Health Organisation (WHO) and stakeholder mini...
- Microsoft India, IIT Delhi to bring technical solutions for the differently-abledIn the four-day conference, sessions, including workshops and seminars to understand disabilities and assistive technologies will be discus...
- Government to partner with ATA to start disability-focussed tech acceleratorLaunched in November 2018, ATA is India’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Start-ups empowering SC/ ST & Persons with Disability.
- Barack Obama reappoints Indian-American Sachin Dev Pavithran to key administration postPavithran has been reappointed as a Member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, the White House said.
- Government can achieve 50% of target by deploying assistive technology at varsities: BarrierBreakIt involves making railway stations, airports, public transport, government websites and buildings across 50 cities disabled-friendly.
- IT firm EMC shows the way, hires profoundly disabledWith the help of Enable India, the company has sourced top-notch software and hardware so that they can work around their disabilities effi...
- Obama appoints blind Indian-American to key postSachin Dev Pavithran has been appointed as Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, the White House said, as it ...
- Spastics Society ties-up with PACER Center, IBM IndiaThe Spastics Society of Karnataka (SSK), PACER Center and IBM India on Wednesday joined hands to announce a technology partnership to launc...
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