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India's DPI model emerging as key pillar of digital diplomacy amid AI push: Report

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework is increasingly emerging as a tool of international engagement, with the nation using its technology platforms to deepen cooperation with countries across the Global South while positioning itself at the intersection of digital governance and artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report.

India Inc.'s Q1 FY27 earnings beat expectations; BFSI and metals lead growth

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India Inc.'s June quarter (Q1 FY27) earnings have exceeded expectations despite losses in oil marketing companies (OMCs), with banking & financial services (BFSI), metals, technology and automobiles driving corporate profitability, a report said on Thursday.

Minister Ram Mohan Naidu rejects claim of ethanol blending in aviation fuel

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday dismissed claims that it plans to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), asserting that there is no such proposal under consideration and cautioning against misinformation relating to aviation safety.

Adani Electricity distributes clothes to empower underprivileged communities

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) In a bid to help underprivileged communities, over 2,500 employees of Adani Electricity donated a large volume of garments as part of the social welfare initiative.

India strengthens global data centre standing; Mumbai, Hyderabad lead growth

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India's data centre sector is strengthening its position on the global digital infrastructure map, with Mumbai ranking among the world's top 15 data centre markets by operational capacity and Hyderabad emerging as one of the fastest-growing hubs, according to a report released on Thursday.

Bangladesh’s policy rate cut may fail to address private credit slump: Report

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Bangladesh’s central bank last week trimmed its policy rate by 50 basis points to 9.5 per cent to ease funding costs for distressed lenders but it may fail to check an "alarming slowdown in private investment," a new report has said.

PhonePe launches fixed deposit distribution in partnership with leading banks, NBFCs

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) PhonePe on Thursday announced the official launch of Fixed Deposit (FD) Distribution on its platform, partnering with prominent banks and NBFCs.

Gujarat CM opens 3-day Tourism Trade Fair with states showcasing destinations

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:13 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) More than 900 exhibitors and tourism departments from across India have come together at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar for the three-day Travel and Trade Fair (TTF), which opened on Thursday as Gujarat seeks to strengthen its tourism sector and expand business opportunities within the travel industry.

Centre introduces stricter penalties for fake data in drug applications

IANS | August 6, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Centre has strengthened India's drug regulatory framework by empowering licensing authorities to debar companies and applicants that submit fake or fabricated data in support of applications filed under the Drugs Rules, 1945, an official statement said on Thursday.

India, South Africa to expand cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 6, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India and South Africa discussed ways to expand cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing on the sidelines of the ‘BRICS 2026 Trade Ministers’ Meeting’, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

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India's DPI model emerging as key pillar of digital diplomacy amid AI push: Report

India Inc.'s Q1 FY27 earnings beat expectations; BFSI and metals lead growth

Minister Ram Mohan Naidu rejects claim of ethanol blending in aviation fuel

Adani Electricity distributes clothes to empower underprivileged communities

India strengthens global data centre standing; Mumbai, Hyderabad lead growth

Bangladesh’s policy rate cut may fail to address private credit slump: Report

PhonePe launches fixed deposit distribution in partnership with leading banks, NBFCs

Gujarat CM opens 3-day Tourism Trade Fair with states showcasing destinations

Centre introduces stricter penalties for fake data in drug applications

India, South Africa to expand cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals: Piyush Goyal

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