India among world’s top countries in meeting climate targets: Piyush Goyal

IANS | April 29, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that India is among the globally best performing countries in climate action and having already achieved its renewable energy target eight years ahead of schedule, the country is now aiming for a 500 GW clean energy capacity by 2030.

How Pakistan’s power sector borrowed its way into a deep crisis

IANS | April 29, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The deep crisis in Pakistan’s power sector, in which consumers are left to pay huge electricity bills amid widespread outages, has resulted from excessive borrowing and financial mismanagement by the ruling establishment, according to an article in Geo News.

China blocks Meta’s $2 billion AI deal, flags security concerns

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) China has blocked Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, citing national security concerns, in a move that signals tighter regulatory scrutiny of cross-border technology deals, a new report has said.

Adani Group-led new corridor unlocks eastern UP's growth potential

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:27 PM

Hardoi (UP), April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India's largest greenfield infrastructure projects that was completed in less than 3.5 years, connecting Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh with Prayagraj in the eastern region of the country’s most populous state, with Adani Road Transport Limited (ARTL), the roads arm of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), developing 464 km, or nearly 80 per cent of the alignment.