NTA's High Powered Task Force seeks public suggestion on exam reforms to build student-centric system | Education
The National Testing Agency, NTA's High Powered Task Force, HPTF has asked for public suggestions and recommendations on exam reforms to strengthen the integrity and future of public exams. The Agency's HPTF has invited constructive suggestions and recommendations from students, parents, teachers, and citizens to drive meaningful reforms in our examination processes. From AI, Drones to Student Startups: Prof.
Nvidia-powered Russian AI drones can select targets without human control; why that's dangerous | Mathrubhumi English
Russian drones equipped with Nvidia chips are reportedly using onboard AI to identify and select targets without direct human control, raising urgent concerns over autonomous weapons and the future of warfare. Russia seems to have deployed a new generation of combat drones capable of navigating and selecting targets without a human operator controlling the final attack decision, Ukrainian military officials,
Kerala-based research institute develops tiny sensor for Parkinson’s | Mathrubhumi English
Kerala-based research institute develops programmable nanopores to detect disease proteins linked to Parkinson’s, ALS and other disorders. Scientists in Kerala-based research institute have achieved a major milestone in medical science by creating a microscopic, self-assembling sensor capable of detecting early warning signs of brain disorders like Parkinson’s. The breakthrough, published online in the prestigious journal Nature Nanotechnology recently, was led by researchers at
UPI hits record high: 24.51 billion transactions in August as festive rush drives surge | Mathrubhumi English
UPI now reaches 11 countries, with Uzbekistan becoming the latest market to accept the payment system. New Delhi: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded an all-time high of 24. 51 billion transactions in August, with festive spending during Raksha Bandhan contributing to the surge, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday.
Kozhikode’s big development push: Port city, Light Metro, Cyberpark and more | Mathrubhumi English
Satheesan said the studies for the proposed Kozhikode Light Metro were progressing and that the project would be implemented without delay once the studies were completed Kozhikode: Kozhikode will be developed as a port city under the Kerala government's Mission Samudra project, Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Tuesday, outlining a series of proposed infrastructure, transport, tourism and employment initiatives
India’s 140-km strike weapon takes flight: IAF successfully tests Khagantak-243 | Mathrubhumi English
The IAF has successfully tested the indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb, marking a new milestone in India's development of long-range precision-guided weapons. The Indian Air Force has successfully conducted a trial drop of the indigenously designed and developed Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb, highlighting progress in India's development of domestically produced precision-guided weapons. The Indian Air Force announced that it had successfully
Uber layoffs 2026: Company to cut 10% workforce, 3,400 jobs at risk | Mathrubhumi English
Uber said the vast majority of its remote employees will be asked to move to an office. Going forward, only about 1 per cent of its workforce is expected to remain fully remote. New Delhi: Uber Technologies is set to reduce its global workforce by about 10 per cent, affecting roughly 3,400 employees, as the ride-hailing giant undertakes a broad
UPI in Uzbekistan: Full list of countries where Indians can pay | Mathrubhumi English
Indian travellers can now use UPI to make merchant payments in Uzbekistan. Here is the full list of countries where UPI payments are accepted. Indian travellers visiting Uzbekistan can now make merchant payments by simply scanning a QR code using their UPI-enabled apps, expanding the growing international reach of India's digital payments system.
Kerala-Karnataka border: Rs 20 entry fee causes long queues and traffic congestion | Mathrubhumi English
The prolonged queues are also raising concerns about wildlife and pollution, as vehicles often remain with their engines running while waiting in an area surrounded by forest Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad: Vehicles crossing into Karnataka are facing long waits at the Kerala-Karnataka border as the fee imposed as a green tax is causing severe traffic congestion at the check post. On several
UPI without internet: PhonePe 123Pay launched for feature phones | Mathrubhumi English
The service runs on a proprietary technology stack and uses an SMS-based architecture aimed at ensuring reliable transactions in areas with limited 2G connectivity. New Delhi: PhonePe has launched UPI 123Pay, a new service that enables users of feature phones to make UPI payments without an internet connection, opening up digital payments to an estimated 200 million-plus feature phone users