India, UAE ink MoU to use technology for better governance
New Delhi, July 27: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and the UAE to promote the use of digital technology for better governance, officials said.
The MoU was signed by the senior officials of India's Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency and the United Arab Emirates' Ministry for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
"India and the UAE are working together to use technology to improve government and governance, and also how to use technology in a convergence and confluence manner to help government," Indian Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said at the event.
Prabhu also flagged off the UAE government's GovHack series "hackathon" technologies startup competition here, which will be held in 8 major cities around the world.
Noting that the next wave of global growth will be driven not only by policy but also by technology, Prabhu said "It is an honour that the GovHack series event is being kicked off from India."
The New Delhi challenge will be followed for the rest of the year by Tokyo, Santiago, Jakarta, Washington, London, Berlin and Cairo and will culminate with a $100,000 prize for the winner startup.
GovHack, launched by the UAE Prime Minister's Office is designed to motivate young minds, students and government employees from around the world to develop smart initiatives and propose technological solutions to the most pressing global challenges.
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High Court dismisses CM Siddaramaiah's petition in MUDA case: What may be his next steps?
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the Governor's sanction for prosecution in the MUDA case.
A bench led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna upheld the Governor's decision, paving the way for further legal proceedings.
With the petition's rejection, discussions have emerged regarding Siddaramaiah's legal options. The CM's legal team is expected to file an appeal before a division bench of the High Court.
After receiving the single bench's order around 2:30 pm, Siddaramaiah's lawyer could seek an urgent hearing and request an interim stay on the decision.
Alternatively, the CM may approach the Supreme Court. There is also the possibility of filing another petition in the High Court after reviewing the order by the special court of people's representatives.
