$198M World Bank boost for India rooftop solar

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:28 PM

Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) India’s ambitious rooftop solar expansion plan on Tuesday secured a $197.67 million guarantee from the World Bank Group’s guarantee arm. ​

India positions itself as global AI leader with 'people, planet, progress' focus

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes economies and societies worldwide, India is positioning itself at the centre of the global AI conversation with the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 -- highlighting its vision of inclusive and sustainable technological growth, a report has said.

UP: Over 2 lakh new bank accounts opened under MPACS​

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:49 PM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (IANS) The Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (M-PACS), launched to strengthen the co-operative banking network and enhance outreach to grassroots workers, are yielding wide-ranging results in Uttar Pradesh.​