India brings AI services to villages with unique DPI: Report

IANS | April 19, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India is pairing artificial intelligence with digital public infrastructure, local‑language systems and governance safeguards helping farmers, women and village institutions can use AI directly rather than through urban intermediaries, a report has said.

Time to reduce dependency on China for critical minerals: G7

IANS | April 19, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) With an aim to reduce dependency on China for critical minerals, Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed to step up cooperation with resource-rich countries and multilateral development banks, according to reports.

Investor wealth erodes as 7 penny stocks sink up to 70 pc in 2026

IANS | April 19, 2026 1:32 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) As many investors chase quick gains in low-priced shares, at least 7 penny stocks have emerged as major losers in calendar year 2026 so far, plunging between 40 per cent and 70 per cent amid high volatility and weak fundamentals.