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India's AI ambitions get boost from nearly $80 billion Big Tech investments

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) India’s ambitions to emerge as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse are receiving a major boost as global technology giants have committed nearly $80 billion towards AI and cloud infrastructure in the country over the next few years, strengthening its position as a key innovation and digital infrastructure hub, a report has said.

Punjab's litchi exported to Oman for 1st time: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that fresh litchis of Ummat Agri Allied Cooperative Society in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, were exported to Oman for the first time.

India's auto industry to maintain strong momentum in FY27: Report

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Cumulative domestic two‑wheeler sales grew 22 per cent year‑on‑year to 33.6 lakh units in April–June 2026, while passenger vehicle domestic sales rose about 25 per cent to 12.7 lakh units, a report said on Thursday, adding that the industry will maintain momentum in FY27.

Indian Railways' freight loading rises 4 pc to 142.21 million tonnes in June

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Indian Railways registered growth in both freight transportation and passenger traffic during June 2026, with freight loading rising 4 per cent year-on-year and passenger numbers also recording a steady increase, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Govt, industry discuss roadmap to strengthen India's global AYUSH leadership

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government held an industry brainstorming session here to chart a roadmap for strengthening India's global leadership in the AYUSH sector through innovation, quality, exports and international collaboration, an official statement said on Thursday.

Adani Electricity observes National Electrical Safety Week to protect homes, workplaces

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:49 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Adani Electricity observed ‘National Electrical Safety Week 2026’ across its offices and supply areas between June 26-July 2.

Tax changes, customs hikes to shape bullion market in H2 2026

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Taxation changes, customs duty hikes and global geopolitical tensions will be the defining factors of bullion prices in H2 2026, as prices are expected to remain volatile with possible consolidation after recent corrections, a report said on Thursday.

EU top court upholds 4.1-billion euro antitrust fine against Google

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) US-based technology giant Google on Thursday lost its long-running legal challenge against a 4.1-billion euro (about $4.7 billion) European Union antitrust fine after the bloc's highest court upheld the penalty over the company's Android business practices.

Investments are a big driver in India-Japan partnership: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 2, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that investments have been a big driver of India’s partnership with Japan, and these are set to strengthen.

India, Japan deepen strategic partnership with pacts on AI, defence, clean energy and economic security

IANS | July 2, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) India and Japan on Thursday expanded their strategic partnership by signing a series of agreements covering economic security, artificial intelligence (AI), defence technology, clean energy, healthcare and maritime security following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi here.

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India's AI ambitions get boost from nearly $80 billion Big Tech investments

Punjab's litchi exported to Oman for 1st time: Piyush Goyal

India's auto industry to maintain strong momentum in FY27: Report

Indian Railways' freight loading rises 4 pc to 142.21 million tonnes in June

Govt, industry discuss roadmap to strengthen India's global AYUSH leadership

Adani Electricity observes National Electrical Safety Week to protect homes, workplaces

Tax changes, customs hikes to shape bullion market in H2 2026

EU top court upholds 4.1-billion euro antitrust fine against Google

Investments are a big driver in India-Japan partnership: Piyush Goyal

India, Japan deepen strategic partnership with pacts on AI, defence, clean energy and economic security

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