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Govt's eSaras platform boosts digital commerce for nearly 9 crore SHG members

IANS | July 11, 2026 8:27 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, the government's eSaras platform is expanding digital market access for more than 8.99 crore registered Self-Help Group (SHG) members by enabling rural producers, women entrepreneurs and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to sell their products across the country through a trusted online marketplace, according to an official statement on Saturday.

Govt considers pilot AI data trust at IIT Hyderabad: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:41 PM

Hyderabad, July 11 (IANS) The government is considering launching a pilot project to establish sector-specific data trusts at IIT Hyderabad to make high-quality Indian datasets available for artificial intelligence (AI) development, while ensuring secure and responsible access, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

Meta discontinues AI image generation feature within three days of launch

IANS | July 11, 2026 5:57 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) US-based technology giant Meta said it has discontinued a feature that allows users to generate AI images using content from public Instagram accounts after public backlash within 3 days of its launch.

Europe’s huge solar infrastructure at critical threat from Chinese hackers: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) A new report has warned that by exploiting hardware backdoors or pushing malicious updates simultaneously to millions of inverters, key components of the massive solar infrastructure, Beijing “theoretically commands the ability to cause massive blackouts all around Europe”.

SBI Funds Management flags AUM dependence, market volatility among key risks in IPO document

IANS | July 11, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) SBI Funds Management Ltd, whose Rs 11,693 crore initial public offering (IPO) opens on July 14, has dependence on assets under management (AUM), market volatility, concentration in a few mutual fund schemes, reliance on the SBI distribution network and regulatory changes among the key risks to its business, according to its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP).

New Zealand's space sector played key role in Chandrayaan-3 success: PM Modi

IANS | July 11, 2026 4:52 PM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that New Zealand's space sector has played a significant role in the success of India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

EPFO restores passbook portal with strengthened security

IANS | July 11, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its passbook portal after completing scheduled maintenance, allowing members to access their provident fund statements again.

Gadkari urges BRICS nations to deepen cooperation on sustainable, resilient transport systems

IANS | July 11, 2026 3:21 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Saturday called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and future‑ready.

Experts call for integrating geological fragility, climate risks into infra development in Himachal

IANS | July 11, 2026 3:13 PM

Shimla, July 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has made remarkable progress in education, healthcare and other socio-economic indicators despite its challenging terrain, Dr VK Paul, former member of NITI Aayog, has said.

India ranks 1st in milk production, 2nd in mobile, 3rd in auto globally: PM Modi in New Zealand

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:52 PM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India's rapid economic transformation, saying the country has emerged as the world's largest milk producer, while also becoming the second-largest mobile producer and telecom market and the third-largest automobile market globally.

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Govt's eSaras platform boosts digital commerce for nearly 9 crore SHG members

Govt considers pilot AI data trust at IIT Hyderabad: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Meta discontinues AI image generation feature within three days of launch

Europe’s huge solar infrastructure at critical threat from Chinese hackers: Report

SBI Funds Management flags AUM dependence, market volatility among key risks in IPO document

New Zealand's space sector played key role in Chandrayaan-3 success: PM Modi

EPFO restores passbook portal with strengthened security

Gadkari urges BRICS nations to deepen cooperation on sustainable, resilient transport systems

Experts call for integrating geological fragility, climate risks into infra development in Himachal

India ranks 1st in milk production, 2nd in mobile, 3rd in auto globally: PM Modi in New Zealand

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