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AI effective tool in combating corruption: Director Odisha Vigilance

New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) Corruption is not merely a financial crime, it is a governance deficit that corrodes public trust, weakens institutions and denies citizens fair access to opportunity, said YK Jethwa, Director Vigilance, Odisha, adding investigators and prosecutors have to stay ahead of those who exploit complexity.
Artificial Intelligence gives an edge if it is used wisely, ethically, and effectively, Jethwa said.
Speaking at a workshop titled ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Anti-Corruption Work’, Jethwa advised participating officers to think of AI not as a single tool, but as a partner across every stage of work.
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Tejashwi Yadav misled by aides, must return to field: RJD veteran

11 Dec 2025 | 10:44 PM

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Nurseries to support agro forestry: Ram Kripal

11 Dec 2025 | 10:41 PM

Patna, Dec 11 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Thursday said that the state government is strengthening nursery-based plant production to support agro-forestry.

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Odisha Governor highlights AI’s role in climate monitoring, urban Planning, precision farming

11 Dec 2025 | 10:37 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (UNI) Emphasizing the growing significance of artificial intelligence, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday said that AI-powered analysis of satellite imagery will play a key role in enhancing climate monitoring, urban planning, water conservation, and precision farming.

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