India can play key role in helping Africa's green energy push

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India can play a key role in helping Africa scale up its renewable energy, as the country has, over the last decade, successfully added over 130 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now accounting for just over half of installed electricity capacity, according to an article.

India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to advance cooperation on public health priorities ranging from tuberculosis research to digital health architecture and mental wellness.

India and Kenya discuss further strengthening parliamentary exchanges

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:44 PM

Nairobi, April 15 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in Nairobi on Wednesday as the two sides held discussions on further strengthening parliamentary exchanges and advancing bilateral ties through the Friendship Groups.