'Ask Disha' chatbot launched on IRCTC e-ticketing website
IRCTC has launched the new artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot Called 'Ask Disha' to seek queries. Some of the salient features of 'Ask Disha' include 24*7 customer query support, quick response time to queries and multi-tasking.
'Ask Disha' – Digital Interaction to Seek Help Anytime.
EESL inks MoU with DoP for distribution of energy-efficient appliances
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has signed an agreement with the Department of Posts (DoP) for distribution of energy-efficient appliances under the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) programme.
UJALA Scheme launched in the year 2015.
Asian Para Games 2018: India bags 72 medals to end campaign
India recorded its best-ever showing in the Asian Para Games by bagging 72 medals, including 15 gold, with the shuttler adding two yellow metals and three bronze on the concluding day of competitions.
China finished on top with 172 gold, 88 silver, and 59 bronze.
SBI signs MoU with Nepal's National Banking Institute for human resource development
State Bank of India has signed a three-year MoU with Kathmandu-based National Banking Institute to establish a mutually beneficial strategic alliance for the development of NBI's human resources by imparting education, training, and research.
Currently, SBI has four Managing Directors.
Indian Navy acquires deep submarine rescue capabilities
The Indian Navy has inducted its first Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) to enhance its operational capabilities. The vessel is deployed to rescue downed or disaster-struck submarines at high sea. DSRV can be mobilized from Naval base at Mumbai.
2nd rescue kit planned for induction at Visakhapatnam in 2019.
ICICI Prudential MF's Nimesh Shah new AMFI chairman
The MD & CEO of ICICI Prudential AMC Nimesh Shah has been elected as the chairperson of the Association of Mutual Funds in India. He has replaced A. Balasubramanian, CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life MF, who took over as AMFI chairman in 2016.
Vice Chairperson of AMFI - Kailash Kulkarni, CEO of L&T MF.
Microsoft India signs pact with NITI for Artificial Intelligence tools in agri, healthcare
Microsoft signed an agreement with NITI Aayog to deploy AI to address challenges in agriculture, healthcare & promote the adoption of local language computing. Microsoft will promote STEM education in the areas of AI studies & data sciences for young women.
Anant Maheshwari is the President of Microsoft India.
India and Sri Lanka sign two MoU for construction of 1200 houses
India & Sri Lanka signed two MoU for construction of 1200 houses through 50 model villages, using Indian grant assistance of 60 Cr Sri Lankan rupees. A cash grant of 5L Sri Lankan rupees will be provided to low income landless and homeless beneficiaries.
Ranil Wickremesinghe is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
UN-backed award for 'fully organic' Sikkim
India's first fully organic State Sikkim won the top prize in an UN-backed award. It was declared organic in 2016 after phasing out chemical fertilizers, pesticides & substituting them with sustainable alternatives.
Pawan Kumar Chamling is the Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Guwahati airport to be directly connected to seven countries
The Civil Aviation Ministry has cleared an International Air Connectivity scheme, which will connect Guwahati airport with Singapore, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia & Vietnam. GOI will be funding of operations of ₹ 100 Cr for 3 years.
Union Minister of Civil Aviation - Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu