India ranks second globally in use of Claude.ai, largely for software development
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India accounted for the second‑highest global use of US AI firm Anthropic’s Claude.ai, with most activity concentrated in technical and software development work, a report has said. The report from Anthropic said that five of the top 10 use cases in India fall within software development and that 45.2 per […]
EV deal with China could hamper Canada’s domestic auto production: Report
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) China’s deal with Canada to export up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) represents more than a bid for market access but a ploy for market domination that could hollow out the North American country’s domestic auto production, a report has warned. The report from Windsor Star said that as […]
Ocean science, biotech to boost India’s economy, environment and employment: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Integrating ocean science and biotechnology will help strengthen India’s economy, environment, and employment, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, on Saturday. Singh said this while on a visit to the Atal Centre for Ocean Science and Technology for Islands (ACOSTI) […]
India deepens Africa ties to secure rare earth minerals for green transition
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India’s relationship with Africa is entering a new phase as New Delhi strengthens partnerships with African nations to secure rare earth elements that are crucial for modern technology, green energy and defence industries. These partnerships are being shaped as mutually beneficial arrangements, marking a clear shift from older trade models […]
Govt imposes Rs 22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo for Dec flight fiasco
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on airline IndiGo for large-scale flight disruptions witnessed in December 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Saturday. According to the regulator, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed 1,852 flights between […]
Indian households add Rs 117 lakh crore in 2025 as gold rally boosts wealth
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Indian households saw a massive jump in their wealth in 2025, driven mainly by a sharp rise in gold prices, a new report has said. The data compiled by HDFC Mutual Fund Yearbook 2026 said household wealth increased by nearly Rs 117 lakh crore, or about $1.3 trillion, during the […]
HDFC Bank clocks over 12 pc rise in Q3 net profit
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) India’s largest bank by market capitalisation, HDFC Bank, on Saturday reported a 12.17 per cent rise year-on-year in net profit for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26). The bank’s consolidated net profit increased to Rs 19,806.63 crore in Q3, compared to Rs 17,656.61 crore in the same […]
India, Canada to unlock new opportunities, deepen ties: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday met David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, reaffirming the importance of sustained engagement to unlock new opportunities and deepen ties between India and Canada. In a post on X social media platform, Goyal said he had a productive meeting with Eby. “Discussions […]
Engineers India Limited completes world’s longest HDD crossing of over 4 kms
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) State-owned Engineers India Limited on Saturday announced that it has completed the world’s longest horizontal directional drilling crossing across Brahmaputra of over 4 kilometres for a 26‑inch pipeline. The project is beneath the Brahmaputra as part of the Paradip–Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline project, the company said. “EIL achieved the most […]
Gadkari announces push for bio-bitumen from agri-waste, calls farmers ‘Energy Providers’
Vidisha, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday reiterated India’s commitment to turning agricultural waste into a valuable resource, announcing that the country is moving towards producing bitumen from farm residues like sugarcane bagasse. Speaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district, where he inaugurated multiple national […]
