India’s data centre capacity quadruples to 1,500 MW since 2020: Jitin Prasada
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India’s data centre capacity has expanded more than fourfold to over 1,500 MW in 2025 from 375 MW in 2020, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada told the Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said […]
India, Pakistan in same Pool for Men’s Hockey World Cup; women up against England
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Traditional rivals India and Pakistan have been grouped in the same Pool D for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and will play their matches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in the event jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Matches will be played in Amsterdam and Wavre (Belgium) from August […]
India aims to achieve $30 billion medical devices market by 2030
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India’s medical device exports crossed $4 billion in FY25, as the country aims to achieve $30 billion medical devices market by 2030, while leveraging its significant domestic market for scaling, according to senior government officials. India’s medical devices sector has emerged as a critical component of the country’s healthcare and […]
India’s gems and jewellery exports rise 3.86 pc in Feb
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India’s gems and jewellery exports rose 3.86 per cent year-on-year to $2,680.79 million (Rs 24,340.05 crore) in February, supported by exporters expanding into new international markets, according to data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Exports from the sector had stood at $2,581.08 million (Rs 22,460.13 […]
Fuel, LPG supplies stable; India in touch with global partners amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday reiterated India’s call for de-escalation in the ongoing regional conflict while assuring that adequate supplies of crude oil, petrol, diesel and LPG are available in the country. The government also said efforts are underway to safeguard maritime operations and repatriate Indian seafarers from […]
Hockey WC Qualifiers: India beat Italy 1-0 to enter final
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey team earned their spot in the Final of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana as they beat Italy 1-0 in their Semi-Final contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Manisha Chauhan (40′) scored the winning goal for India […]
India, US continue talks for mutually beneficial trade deal: Commerce Ministry
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday said that India and the United States continue to remain engaged in discussions for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, rejecting media reports that suggested a pause in negotiations. In a statement, the ministry clarified that there has been no hold on […]
India sends medical aid, relief material to cyclone-hit Madagascar
Antananarivo, March 11 (IANS) India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Sharing the information in a post on X, the […]
Indonesia inks pact to buy BrahMos missile from India
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indonesia has entered into an agreement with India to buy the BrahMos missile system, its Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday. Rico told the Reuters news agency that the agreement was “part of Indonesia’s modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector”. BrahMos, […]
India emerges as a strategic partner for EU: Report
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India’s relations with Germany and the European Union (EU) have strengthened from being based merely on trade ties to a strategic alignment encompassing economics, technology and shared interest in a stable Indo-Pacific, according to a new report “Recent high level visits and upgraded frameworks with Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and […]
