AI can serve as valuable enabler once sound clinical foundation is established: Minister

IANS | April 14, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday released the second edition of the postgraduate textbook of 'Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition', saying that once a sound clinical foundation is established, artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a valuable enabler, assistant and facilitator.

India's passenger vehicle sales jump 16 pc in March: Report

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers increased by 16 per cent (year-on-year) to 4,42,460 units in March, driven by improved demand and inventory build-up at dealerships, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.

Suspect in Sam Altman residence attack had target list of AI executives

IANS | April 14, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A 20-year-old Texas man -- accused of targeting Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI -- has been charged with multiple state and federal offences after allegedly carrying out a Molotov cocktail attack on a residence and attempting to set a business on fire in San Francisco, authorities said.

US blockade likely to cut off 2 million barrels a day of Iran oil from market

IANS | April 14, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) With the US military starting its blockade of Iran's ports, around two million barrels of Iranian oil per day is expected to be shut out from the world's markets, tightening global supply and leading to a further rise in prices of petroleum products, according to reports.

Google's Gemini adds 'NEET' practice tests for students

IANS | April 14, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Tech giant Google has expanded its AI-powered learning tools by introducing full-length practice tests for NEET UG on its Gemini platform, aiming to support medical aspirants with exam-like preparation.