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New Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Minister Nara Lokesh discusses AI in education, invites Tony Blair to join AP governance institute advisory board
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh met former British Prime Minister and founder of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) Tony Blair in New Delhi on Thursday, and discussed issues related to usage of AI tools in the education system and the Andhra Pradesh government. During the meeting held with Lokesh in Mumbai in July last year, Tony Blair promised to extend cooperation for usage of AI tools in the education, and in the activities of the AP State government through his TBI. Later in December, 2024, the AP Education Department signed an MoU with TBI to improve the job opportunities for youth of the State by implementing modern technology in the education sector. As part of the agreement, TBI deployed its tech team, in Vijayawada with focus on reforms in higher education in AP, and the establishment of Global Institute for Good Governance. Lokesh and Blair, during their meeting in New Delhi discussed the progress of the project after the agreement. They also discussed at length the skill development agenda being implemented in the State, skill census, employment opportunities to youth from AP abroad, and the technological support by TBI. On the occasion, Lokesh invited Blair to join the advisory board of the Global Institute for Good Governance. Blair said TBI will partner with the AP government for the conclave of the education Ministers to be held in Visakhapatnam in August.
New Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Dy CM KV Singh Deo meets ex-UK PM Tony Blair, signs pact on sustainable energy solutions
BHUBANESWAR: Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo on Thursday met former prime minister of the United Kingdom and executive chairman of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), Tony Blair, in New Delhi and discussed collaborations for implementing sustainable energy solutions in Odisha. The state government signed a tripartite letter of intent (LoI) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and TBI. As per the LoI, Odisha will take the leadership for setting up a community of practice for energy ministers from various states of India. A conference of energy ministers of all the states is scheduled to be held in Odisha later this year. Praising Odisha for pioneering reforms in the electricity sector, Blair said the state has attracted significant investments in renewable energy in the last one year. He also noted that Odisha faces typical challenges because of mineral-based industries and thermal power plants, and expressed readiness for continued collaboration with the state to accelerate sustainable energy solutions. Singh Deo reiterated Odisha's commitment to a low carbon future and achieving net zero. The state will adopt a strategic approach aligned to best international standards, he said. The issue of distress migration, particularly from the western parts of Odisha was also discussed in the meeting. The TBI has supported the state government in formulating the artificial intelligence (AI) policy which has recently been approved by the cabinet. Country director of TBI, Vivek Agarwal, dean IIT-Kanpur Prof Sachidanand Tripathy and additional secretary in Energy department Debidutta Tripathy signed the agreement.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: Tony Blair meets Rekha Gupta to discuss governance, urban reforms
Chief minister Rekha Gupta met former British prime minister Tony Blair on Thursday at the Delhi Secretariat where the two discussed governance, urban development and education reforms, the chief minister's office (CMO) said in a statement. The two also discussed India-UK relations and global democratic challenges, officials added. Blair is the founder of the think tank Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI). 'The chief minister held discussions with Blair on the ongoing transformational efforts in digital governance, education, healthcare, and environmental reforms in Delhi. The chief minister shared how the Delhi government is working under the vision of a 'Viksit Dilli' to modernise education, healthcare, women empowerment, and urban infrastructure with a citizen-centric approach,' the CMO said. Gupta described the meeting as a positive experience for her government. 'The meeting was a golden opportunity for Delhi, and TBI and the Delhi government will explore ways to transform Delhi into a model city. We held discussions on administrative reforms, the use of technology, and collaborative efforts for citizen welfare,' she added. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa also met Blair, and said that Gupta and Blair discussed various services being delivered through NGOs by Blair. 'The CM shared a booklet highlighting the government's achievements in just 100 days. Blair was surprised by the scale and speed of progress over the 100 days, remarking that other governments should take inspiration from how Indian state governments are performing,' he added. 'Blair also shared his experiences in governance during his tenure as British PM, the changes he brought and how five-six projects were highlighted. Blair expressed interest in Delhi's rapid roll out of health services and said he looks forward to seeing them on his next visit,' Sirsa said.
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
ABT's i-STAT TBI Test Receives Approval in Canada: Stock to Rise?
Abbott Laboratories ABT recently received Health Canada approval for the i-STAT TBI test cartridge for use with whole blood. It is designed to help clinicians assess suspected concussion at the patient's bedside and obtain lab-quality results in 15 minutes. The latest approval expands the company's TBI test offerings, which include the i-STAT TBI Plasma test, and the ARCHITECT and Alinity i lab test (serum and plasma). ABT Stock's Likely Trend Following the News Following the announcement, Abbott's shares edged down 1.2%, finishing at $134.01 on Monday. On a positive note, Abbott's accelerated investments in the R&D pipeline are yielding positive results. Hence, we expect the market sentiment toward ABT stock to turn positive surrounding the latest approval. Abbott holds a market capitalization of $230.37 billion. The company's earnings yield of 3.9% surpasses the industry's 0.6%. ABT delivered an average earnings beat of 1.6% in the trailing four quarters. About Abbott's i-STAT TBI Test Cartridge Usage For decades, standard TBI assessment has remained the same, with doctors leveraging tools, such as the Canadian CT Head Rule, which uses the Glasgow Coma Scale to detect brain tissue damage or lesions. However, the whole blood test on a portable instrument helps clinicians evaluate patients 18 years of age and older with suspected mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly known as a concussion. The blood test provides objective information and helps remove the ambiguity of a standard concussion assessment. The i-STAT TBI test cartridge can be used to help evaluate patients up to 24 hours after injury. The i-STAT TBI test cartridge with the i-STAT Alinity System requires a small venous blood sample. The cartridge is then inserted into the portable i-STAT Alinity instrument. The test measures two brain-specific biomarkers, ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), which are released into the blood stream during a significant brain injury. Testing for these two biomarkers following an injury can provide essential and objective information about a patient's condition and help healthcare providers choose an appropriate treatment plan. Industry Prospect Favors ABT Per a report by Brain Injury Canada, an estimated 165 million Canadians will experience a TBI in 2025. Likewise, the Government of Canada released a report stating that each year more than 20 million people are hospitalized for TBI in the country, and the injury can range from mild to severe and include concussions. Even a mild form of TBI can have long-term consequences. Among all types of TBIs, concussions are the most common, accounting for approximately 80-95% of such injuries. Another Development by Abbott Last month, Abbott received Food and Drug Administration ('FDA') approval for its Tendyne transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The Tendyne system replaces mitral valves that are not functioning properly due to severe mitral annular calcification (MAC). ABT Stock Price Performance Over the past year, Abbott's shares have risen 27.3%, surpassing the industry 's 8.4% growth. ABT's Zacks Rank and Key Picks Abbott currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Align Technology ALGN, Hims & Hers Health HIMS and Cencora COR. Align Technology has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 11.2% compared with the industry's 9.9%. Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 3.4%. Its shares have lost 27.7% compared with the industry's 3.3% decline in the past year. ALGN sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Hims & Hers Health, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has an earnings yield of 1.3% against the industry's -10.1%. Shares of the company have surged 129.7% compared with the industry's 35.9% gain. HIMS' earnings surpassed estimates in two of the trailing four quarters, matched once and missed in the other, the average surprise being 2.8%. Cencora, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has an earnings yield of 5.4% compared with the industry's 3.8%. Shares of the company have rallied 25.9% against the industry's 14.4% decline. COR's earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 6%. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells We're not kidding. Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. 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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Lokesh meets Tony Blair, seeks support in implementing education reforms
Minister for IT and Electronics and Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh has met former British Prime Minister and founder of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), Tony Blair, in New Delhi on Thursday (June 19, 2025). This is their second meeting in just about a year, the first being in July last year in Mumbai, when Mr. Blair expressed his willingness to help the Andhra Pradesh (AP) government in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies in the education sector and public service delivery through the TBI, for which the two sides had signed an agreement in December 2024. As per the agreement, the TBI has sent a team that is enabling the Andhra Pradesh Government to implement a slew of reforms in higher education, and helping it in the establishment of a Global Institute for Good Governance (GiGG). Mr. Blair and Mr. Lokesh took stock of the progress made by the A.P. Government on those fronts, and discussed collaboration in areas like skill development and skill census among others issues. Blair urged to join advisory board of GiGG On the occasion, Mr. Lokesh invited Mr. Blair to join the advisory board of GiGG. Besides, an agreement has been signed between the A.P. Government and TBI for cooperation in skill training and the establishment of GiGG. Mr. Blair said the TBI is going to take part in the upcoming Conclave of State Education Ministers to be held in Visakhapatnam in August. The Andhra Pradesh Government Secretary (School Education, Skills Development & Training) Kona Sasidhar and representatives of the TBI were present.
