The Central government has strongly dismissed allegations that rice worth ₹1,160 crore was diverted for ethanol production in Madhya Pradesh, describing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. Officials clarified that the country’s ethanol blending programme operates under a transparent and well-regulated framework, with strict monitoring mechanisms in place to ensure that food security is not...
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...
Microsoft’s ambitious expansion in artificial intelligence has significantly increased its carbon emissions, presenting a major challenge to the company’s long-term environmental commitments. According to its latest sustainability disclosures, the technology giant’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen by approximately 27% compared to its 2020 baseline, largely due to the rapid construction of AI-focused data centers and...
The Adani Group has announced plans to develop up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power generation capacity by 2035, signaling one of the most ambitious moves yet by a private Indian conglomerate into the country’s emerging nuclear energy sector. The announcement reflects the group’s broader strategy to diversify its energy portfolio while supporting India’s...
Reliance Industries’ 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) attracted significant attention from investors, analysts, and market participants as Chairman Mukesh Ambani outlined the conglomerate’s strategic priorities for the future. The annual shareholder gathering served as a crucial platform for the company to showcase its long-term vision across telecommunications, artificial intelligence, retail, energy, and digital infrastructure. The...
India has taken a significant step toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation by enabling vehicles to operate entirely on ethanol fuel. The move forms part of the country’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported crude oil, strengthen energy security, and promote environmentally friendly alternatives. The development represents a major milestone in India’s transition toward...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, reaffirming the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Fiji. PM Modi lauded the shared heritage, particularly the contribution of over 60,000 Girmitiyas—Indian indentured laborers—who migrated to Fiji in the 19th century and...