Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Indian stock markets opened on a higher note on Thursday, with the equity benchmarks mirroring global cues amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran. Sensex opened 566 points or 0.73 per cent higher at 78,677 in opening trade, while Nifty began the session at 24,385, up 154 […]
Singapore Airlines CEO likely to meet Tata Group executives
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong is likely to meet senior executives of the Tata Group on Thursday at Bombay House in Mumbai, with discussions expected to focus on the financial and operational challenges facing Air India. Goh is reported to have arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day and is […]
India can play key role in helping Africa’s green energy push
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India can play a key role in helping Africa scale up its renewable energy, as the country has, over the last decade, successfully added over 130 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now accounting for just over half of installed electricity capacity, according to an article. Across Africa, […]
Samsung seeks court injunction over union’s potential action
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) Samsung Electronics has filed for a court injunction in connection with potential collective action by its labour union that could disrupt production, industry sources said on Thursday. According to the sources, the company made the legal request with the Suwon District Court earlier in the day in an apparent move to […]
India expanding energy roadmap with focus on innovation, industry collaboration: Minister
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India is steadily positioning itself as a global player in the clean energy landscape through a calibrated mix of policy support, technological innovation, and industry participation, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The minister said the country is simultaneously advancing green hydrogen, expanding nuclear energy capacity, […]
Don’t just build AI, make it affordable: Energy Efficiency Bureau Official
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap should be built on the principles of affordability and accessibility, Ravi Shankar Prajapati, Joint Director at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, said on Thursday. He was delivering the keynote address at a policy roundtable titled “Roadmap for AI and Sustainability in India,” organised by Chintan […]
India-Austria partnership to get more innovation-centric and future-ready: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that the partnership between India and Austria will get “more innovation-centric and future-ready”. PM Modi’s statement came after he met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in areas like innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability. He stated that both nations […]
Indian Railways setting new benchmarks: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that Indian Railways has undergone a fundamental shift and is setting new benchmarks through sustained reforms and technology. In this context, he shared an article written by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on how the safety ecosystem of Indian Railways has been transformed in […]
SpiceJet aircraft collides with stationary Akasa plane at Delhi Airport
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary plane of Akasa Air at Delhi airport on Thursday afternoon, causing minor damage to both aircraft, though no injuries were reported. The incident took place around 2:15 pm when the SpiceJet aircraft, arriving from Leh, was taxiing towards its designated gate and made […]
India’s renewable push seen as template amid global energy disruptions
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s renewable energy expansion is increasingly being seen as a template for balancing energy security and transition amid global disruptions, with comparisons emerging with regions such as New York that are facing challenges in executing clean energy plans, according to a report. According to a report in the New York […]
