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In a massive push to India's budding gaming sector, EGaming Federation is collaborating with National Law University to advance knowledge, research, and capacity-building within the gaming and technology policy domain…

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has declared the construction of speed breakers and rumblers on all national highways as illegal. The NHAI has responded to this statement in reply to an RTI query submitted by Nikhil Desai from Ponda, Goa. Desai filed the RTI to shed light on the inconveniences faced by patients in ambulances due to these road obstacles. For those who may not be aware, the presence of speed breakers and rumblers on national highways has been a longstanding issue. Most often, these…

The first human patient received an implant from Elon Musk's computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend, the billionaire says.In a post Monday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Musk said that the patient received the implant the day prior and was "recovering well." He added that "initial results show promising neuron spike detection."Spikes are activity by neurons, which the National Institutes of Health describe as cells that use electrical and chemical signals to send information around the…

In almost any PR or social media marketing course, you will be told in detail and with examples about the importance of the correct tone of voice in posts – after all, for instance, the accounts of some local store or pub and of a federal organization are completely different things. However, there are no rules without exceptions…Recently, the National Park Service, on its X (former Twitter) account, decided to do a seemingly good deed – to tell tourists about ‘bear safety tips,’ and make a joke along the way. The end…

The Current16:20Huge ancient city discovered in Amazon"Wow" was all archaeologist Stéphen Rostain could say when LiDAR (light detection and ranging) laser technology revealed several ancient cities hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest."It's a gift for an archaeologist," he told The Current's Matt Galloway. Using the laser-scanning technology, researchers have uncovered a complex network of farmland, roads and neighbourhoods in Ecuador's Upano River Valley.The cities are believed to be between 2,000 and 3,000 years old,…

A new report by the U.S. branch of the non-profit Environmental Investigation Agency says that investment interest and government tax incentives are fuelling intense mining exploration in remote northern B.C. — raising concerns about the environmental impacts of the work and its financial implications.The report focuses on the transboundary region, which falls along the border between the Alaska panhandle and the province of B.C. Much of this exploration is focused on the so-called Golden Triangle, which in many areas is…

The US National Security Agency (NSA) buys Americans' internet browsing information from commercial brokers without a warrant, the agency's director told Democratic senator Ron Wyden in a letter made public on Thursday.Wyden, who released the December 11 letter, called upon US intelligence officials to stop using Americans' personal data without their express knowledge and consent, saying it was unlawful.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIT DelhiIITD Certificate Programme…

NEW YORK (AP) — Lorrie Moore, Naomi Klein and the Egyptian writer Ahmed Naji are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. Honorary prizes are going to Judy Blume and to a longtime ally of Blume's in the fight against book bans, the American Library Association. HT Image On Thursday, the critics circle announced nominees in seven competitive categories, ranging from fiction to debut book to best translation. Winners will be announced March 12. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram…

Credit: Sveta K from Pexels Since the creation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968, the U.S. government has paid over $51 billion to cover flood losses. Almost half of these payouts went to just 25 counties, among the fastest-growing counties by population. A new paper published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and…

Last Updated: January 18, 2024, 16:08 ISTReliance Jio Celebrated 35th National Road Safety Month at RHQ Gurugram. (Photo: Relaince Jio)Reliance Jio celebrated 35th National Road Safety Month with impactful events, emphasizing responsible driving and safety awareness among employees.Reliance Jio has kicked off the 35th National Road Safety Month with a series of activities aimed at promoting awareness about the perils of reckless driving.The celebration commenced at the Reliance Jio RHQ office in Gurugram, Haryana,…