India has formally requested the United States to reconsider its proposal to impose a 12.5% tariff on certain imports, emphasizing that such a move could negatively affect bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, New Delhi has reiterated its commitment to advancing negotiations for a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement...
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has stated that the use of E20 petrol, which contains 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol, may lead to a slight reduction in vehicle fuel efficiency of up to 5 percent. However, the ministry emphasized that the environmental, economic, and strategic advantages of ethanol-blended fuel far outweigh...
In an era where mobile communication depends heavily on cellular towers, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offers a unique solution that functions even in locations where conventional mobile networks are unavailable. Through its satellite phone service, users can make voice calls directly via satellites, ensuring uninterrupted communication in remote regions, disaster-hit areas, mountainous terrain, forests,...
Gujarat is making one of its most ambitious technology-driven economic moves by positioning itself as India’s next major destination for data centres. With an investment target of nearly ₹6 lakh crore, the state government is focusing on building a large-scale digital infrastructure ecosystem capable of supporting India’s rapidly expanding demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought detailed explanations from leading messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Meta, regarding their implementation of username-based identity features. The move comes amid growing concerns that such features could potentially be exploited for impersonation, cyber fraud, and online identity misuse, raising fresh questions about digital...
Indian benchmark equity indices staged a strong recovery during early trading on Wednesday, bouncing back after suffering heavy losses in the previous session. Positive buying momentum across banking, information technology, and select blue-chip stocks helped lift market sentiment, with investors taking advantage of lower valuations following the recent decline. The rebound reflected renewed confidence among...
Meta has unveiled plans to invest approximately C$13 billion in the construction of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Alberta, marking the company’s first major data center project in Canada. The investment represents one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the country’s history and highlights the growing global race to expand AI...
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia rattled investors across global financial markets. Mounting concerns over the widening regional conflict, rising crude oil prices, and uncertainty in international markets prompted investors to reduce exposure to riskier assets, leading to broad-based selling across Indian equities. The benchmark indices closed...
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics is expecting a significant rise in operating profit as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to strengthen demand for advanced semiconductor products. The company is benefiting from increased requirements for high-performance memory chips used in AI servers, data centres, and next-generation computing systems. The rapid expansion of AI...
Indian benchmark equity indices began Tuesday’s trading session on a positive note, extending recent gains as sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and buying in heavyweight banking and information technology stocks strengthened market sentiment. Positive global market trends also contributed to the optimistic mood among investors, encouraging fresh buying across several key sectors. The domestic...