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Israeli strike on a school in northern Gaza on Saturday killed at least 22 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, while the Israeli army said it targeted a Hamas command center in what used to be a school. Another 30 were wounded in the strike on the school in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, the ministry said in a statement. Most of the casualties were women and children, it said. It wasn't immediately clear which hospital the dead and injured were taken to. Video taken by The Associated Press showed dozens of people including children digging through the rubble of the building — its ceilings caved in, walls knocked out and a mess of wires and metal rods visible. Outside, others gathered around shrouded bodies. Some covered their faces as they wept for relatives killed in the strike.

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IIT Hyderabad (IIT-H), driverless shuttles glide across the campus, silently showcasing India's strides in AI innovation. Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, TIHAN-Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Innovation- is part of a homegrown initiative launched in 2020 by students and faculty across AI, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Computer Science departments. «We wanted to bring AI to life for our students,» says Ganesh Ghalme, head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence at IIT-H.

corporate affairs ministry (MCA) has permitted companies to hold their annual general meetings (AGMs) and extraordinary general meetings (EGMs) through videoconferences or other audiovisual means for one more year till September 2025. In a circular, the ministry also said that companies are allowed to transact stipulated items through postal ballots until next September.

CBDT) Saturday notified the rules and forms for the taxpayers to avail Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme paving the way for settling disputes pending as on July 22. It has reduced the number of forms and streamlined the process for settlement into a four-step process, unlike the previous scheme.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem on Friday said adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by businesses could add to price pressures in the short term by boosting demand, even though its full effects would not be visible any time soon. Macklem said strong investment in AI technologies was already boosting the economy and noted surging electricity demand as new data centers are built. «In the short run, AI could boost demand more than it adds to supply through faster productivity growth,» Macklem said in Toronto at an AI conference.

joint military exercise between the armies of India and the US ended after the closing ceremony of the training activity was held at the Mahajan Field Firing Range on Saturday, officials said. The 20th edition of bilateral drills 'Yudh Abhyas-24' was focused on counterterrorism operations in semi-urban and semi-desert terrain under the United Nations mandate, they said. «The exercise emphasised physical fitness, tactical drills, and the exchange of best practices, techniques, and procedures between the two armies, which was clearly demonstrated during the closing ceremony,» the defence spokesperson said in a release.

Nara Lokesh on Saturday said that creating 20 lakh jobs is the single agenda of the TDP-led NDA government in the state, which was given a massive mandate of 93 per cent seats in the 2024 elections. Addressing a special plenary session of the CII Southern Regional Council 2024-25 here, he highlighted that creating 20 lakh jobs in five years was one of the six primary promises NDA made in the run-up to the polls. «That is the single agenda (20 lakh jobs) with which your government is going to actually work here in the state of Andhra Pradesh,» said Lokesh, adding that the southern state aspires to become one of the first three states to achieve a GSDP of $1 trillion. Observing that CII has always played a collaborative role, he said that Andhra Pradesh, which has been a hub for agriculture, MSMEs and other sectors, now aims to move faster in Information Technology.

Palestinians said an Israeli strike killed at least 22 people in a school sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza City on Saturday, while the Israeli military said the attack targeted a Hamas command centre. The Gaza health ministry said most of those killed were women and children. The Hamas-run government media office said 13 children, including a three-month-old baby, and six women were among the dead. The military said it hit a Hamas command centre embedded in the compound that previously served as a school, repeating an accusation that Hamas uses civilian facilities for military purposes — a charge which Hamas denies.

Indian educators will procure more than 1,000 AI-Powered EdTech innovations showcased at Didac India 2024 exhibition, according to a statement. The 14th edition of Didac India, an exhibition and conference focused on education and skilling resources, was organised by Messe Stuttgart India from September 18 to 20 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event witnessed the unveiling of a diverse array of futuristic solutions and resources with exhibitors from over 20 countries showcasing more than 5,000 Edtech products and innovations, the statement said. «Over 1000 cutting-edge AI products are going to be procured by Indian educators to transform India's education and skill sector,» it stated.

AAP) leader Atishi was sworn-in to lead the national capital till February 2025, when the term of this government is scheduled to end. Leitenant General VK Saxena administered oath of Atishi alongside her new team of Ministers which includes veterans Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Imran Hussain and a fresh face, Mukesh Ahlawat. Atishi was chosen unanimously as the Chief Minister designate during the AAP legislature party meeting on Tuesday, following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation, which changed Delhi's political landscape.

Jasper will have a devastating impact on local families, Mayor Richard Ireland said.The company announced this week it aims to transfer its operations from Jasper to Hinton about 100 kilometres east in Alberta, come September 2025.A company memo sent to about 200 impacted workers on Monday says the change will improve efficiency by reducing stops between Edmonton and Blue River, B.C. on the western side of the Rocky Mountains.Ireland says CN Rail’s presence in town, which dates back over a century, is a key part of the community’s identity and he hopes the company will reconsider.“This removal will have a profound impact on local jobs and local families,” Ireland told reporters Friday at a virtual news conference.

Kamala Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey in the key battleground state of Michigan Thursday for a “virtual rally” that saw a slate of A-list Hollywood stars join a live discussion via video chat to discuss issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.Winfrey hosted the Unite for America event, with activist group Win with Black Women, that aimed to register people to vote and bolster Harris in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia and Michigan, that are set to decide the Nov.

NPS Vatsalya) plan designed for kids that would boost long-term financial security and encourage early savings habits. On July 23, 2024, the Union Budget 2024–25 revealed this novel pension plan for minors.

climate change and global success is more likely if affordable solutions are offered, India has said at the United Nations «Summit of the Future». Addressing the summit in New York on Friday, Leela Nandan, secretary in the Union environment ministry, also said that climate change discussions often focus solely on emission reductions, but «we are more likely to succeed if we offer affordable solutions, not simply impose decisions». The Summit of the Future brings together world leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss global challenges and strengthen multilateral cooperation to tackle emerging threats. Citing an estimate by the International Energy Agency, Nandan said, «If we were to put our actions into the right context in terms of saving energy, saving water, reducing waste, reducing e-waste, adopting sustainable food systems, we would have reduced annual global emissions by 2 billion tons by 2030.»

Wilmington on Saturday morning (local time) for the Quad Summit in US President Joe Biden's hometown, Delaware. Biden is hosting the leaders of India, Australia, and Japan and will hold bilateral meetings with them. The gathering will be the first time that Joe Biden, as President, has ever asked a foreign leader to visit Wilmington, a reflection of his closeness with each dignitary: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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Kamala Harris reinforced her Second Amendment credentials while discussing gun violence alongside Oprah Winfrey in Farmington Hills, Michigan. During the event, Harris revealed her status as a gun owner, prompting laughter when she stated, “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,” acknowledging later that she might need to clarify her remarks with staff. The rally aimed to energize Harris’s base and attract undecided voters, featuring celebrity endorsements from figures like Bryan Cranston and Chris Rock. Winfrey emphasized the importance of unity, stating, “This movement is about reminding each other that we have so much more in common than what separates us.”

Ed Gein. Following the success of Dahmer and The Menendez Brothers, series creator Ryan Murphy has announced that Monsters season 3 will bring Gein’s gruesome crimes to the screen, with actor Charlie Hunnam confirmed to play the lead role. With production set to begin in September 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the upcoming season.

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos Cosmonaut Aleksander Gorbunov will be the two eminent and lucky people who will be present inside the Dragon spacecraft with two more seats staying vacant in the aircraft for an utmost important reason. FoxWeather reported that the Crew 9 mission is leaving two seats vacant in the Dragon spacecraft, so that Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are stranded at the International Space Station for a pretty long time can be brought back to earth with safety and security and as soon as possible. Also Read :Is divorce on? After Sunday brunch, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunite for kids school event

Prime Minister's E-DRIVE scheme will have a phased manufacturing programme (PMP) to support local manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) components, officials said. EV makers that source components locally will receive financial support under the scheme sans any domestic value addition mandate, they said.