India, Brazil bolster telecom and digital partnerships
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a bid to advance cooperation in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies, a bilateral meeting was held between Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his Brazilian counterpart Frederico de Siqueira Filho, it was announced on Friday. Scindia apprised the Brazilian side of the wide-ranging initiatives undertaken by the government over […]
India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a discussion with Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, and Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture of Brazil, at the Krishi Bhawan here on Friday, on the status of the ongoing cooperation […]
India can lead world in AI diffusion for public good: Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India is showing the world how fast artificial intelligence can move from ideas to real-life solutions, especially for farmers and the rural economy, Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday during a CEO roundtable. He credited the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling rapid AI adoption aimed at […]
India to become OpenAI’s biggest market soon: Sam Altman
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India is set to become the biggest market for OpenAI in the near future, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Thursday. Speaking at an event here, Altman said India is already the second-largest market for OpenAI outside the United States. Altman described the pace of change in AI as nothing […]
IMF urges India to stay on fiscal course
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) Backing the government’s budget strategy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged India to stay focused on a medium-term fiscal consolidation path, and called for continued efforts to rebuild fiscal buffers. “We’re encouraging them to continue to focus on a medium-term fiscal consolidation path,” IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack told […]
India wedded to strategic autonomy: EAM Jaishankar amid US claims on Russian oil buys
Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) Amid repeated assertions from the United States regarding New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, India, reaffirming its “strategic autonomy”, has conveyed a clear message on the global stage that its energy decisions will be determined by availability, cost, and risk considerations. The remarks come against the backdrop of fresh US sanctions […]
MSDE to position skilling at core of India’s inclusive AI vision
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 with a dedicated pavilion centred on the vision of “AI for Inclusive Development”, positioning skilling at the heart of India’s AI journey, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. As the summit […]
Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The long-standing and resilient partnership between Japan and India is entering a new and dynamic phase, marked by deeper security collaboration and expanding cooperation in advanced technologies, according to a report. The bilateral relationship, which has steadily strengthened over the years, is now witnessing renewed energy driven by shared strategic […]
India adds over 50,000 MW new power capacity in 10 months of FY 26
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A record 52,537 MW of electricity generation capacity has been added in the country up to January 31, during the current financial year, which represents an 11 per cent increase over the corresponding figure for 2024-25, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Renewable energy accounts for as much […]
India-UK free trade agreement likely to be implemented from April this year
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement is likely to come into effect from April this year, paving the way for an increase in Indian exports to the European nation, according to a senior official on Sunday. The agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year and has to […]
