PGTI Tour: Ram Pal posts 68 for the first-round lead in final qualifying stage
Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (IANS) India’s Ram Pal posted a four-under 68 to take the first-round lead at the final qualifying stage of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026 being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad. Six golfers were bunched in tied second place with scores of 70. This group included American Jhared […]
WTT Star Contender Chennai returns with increased prize money and a new venue
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) The WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 will bring world-class table tennis to India from February 10–15 at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, marking the second time that Chennai will be hosting the event and the fourth WTT Star Contender to be staged in India. The tournament will feature […]
IIT Guwahati develops method to monitor glacial hazards in Eastern Himalayas
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a predictive framework that has identified 492 locations where glacial lakes are likely to form in the Eastern Himalayan mountains. The research conducted using high-resolution Google Earth images and digital elevation models also provides crucial insights for hazard management and […]
India needs $145 billion in annual investments to meet energy transition goals: Report
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India’s energy sector must mobilise about $145 billion a year to bridge the gap between its robust economic expansion and ambitious net‑zero pathways, with the investments concentrated in power generation, storage and urgent grid modernisation, a report said on Tuesday. The report from energy and natural resources data analytics firm, […]
India Energy Week highlights ‘energy addition’, ‘balanced investment’ across verticals
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday said that the global energy transition is fundamentally about “energy addition”, rather than replacement. Addressing the ‘India Energy Week’ in Goa, Puri stressed the need for sustained investment across oil, gas, biofuels, green hydrogen, LNG, and clean cooking […]
India-EU trade deal sends a powerful signal of trust, stability, partnership: Industry
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, on Tuesday said that in a changing global economic order, the India-EU free trade agreement sends a powerful signal of trust, stability, and long-term partnership. In a statement, Mittal said the signing of the India-EU FTA reflects the decisive leadership and strategic […]
Govt’s multi-year semiconductor push showing real results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the government’s multi-year, ecosystem-driven approach to semiconductor development is delivering tangible results. He said that India steadily moves towards building a strong and self-reliant chip design and manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking after interacting with semiconductor chip design companies approved […]
India-EU trade deal to boost investors’ confidence in services sector: Nasscom
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical […]
US, UAE back India corridor, expand AI ties
Washington, Jan 27, (IANS) The US and the UAE have reaffirmed support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor while deepening cooperation on trade, investment, and artificial intelligence at their latest Economic Policy Dialogue held in Abu Dhabi early this month. The two sides said the corridor, known as IMEC, is a priority for boosting regional […]
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Hydrogen Zone at IEW 2026
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday inaugurated the Hydrogen Zone at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa — highlighting India’s growing focus on clean and low-carbon energy solutions. The Hydrogen Zone was opened shortly after the inaugural ceremony of the flagship energy event and […]
