New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday said that 57 per cent of the country's exports to India would become tariff-free from the first day under the free trade agreement (FTA).
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said it is an absolute delight to share that the ‘Samriddh Gram Integrated Phygital Services Project’ of the Department of Telecommunications has been declared ‘Global Winner’ of the ‘WSIS Prizes 2026’ under the ‘Enabling Environment’ category by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the leading contenders in the race for AI data centres that will power the next generation of computing, with global technology giants including Google, Microsoft and Amazon -- alongside major domestic conglomerates -- committing billions of dollars to set up AI-ready data centre infrastructure in the country, according to an article in The Citizen.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Unhealthy living conditions, malnutrition, insufficient primary health care facilities, delays in treatment and high cost are driving a surge in infections among children under five in Bangladesh, with measles and exacting a heavy toll, a new report has said.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Global capability centres (GCCs) have transformed from back-office support units into hubs for research, design and innovation, making them a key pillar of India's economy and an important contributor to the vision of Viksit Bharat, Ajoy Sharma, Additional Secretary and Director General (Employment), Ministry of Labour and Employment said on Thursday.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India, the world’s fastest growing economy, has gained increasing importance among Western countries amid the drastic changes in the global landscape triggered by Donald Trump taking over as US President, China’s increasing alienation and the continuing Ukraine-Russia war, according to a new report.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India has the resilience to deal with the economic impact of rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and there is no need for panic despite the prevailing global uncertainty, Vijay Kalantri, World Trade Center Chairman said on Thursday.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, asserting that E20 petrol is scientifically tested, safe for vehicles and central to India's push for energy self-reliance, while alleging that a misinformation campaign had intensified after the rollout of E85-compatible vehicles.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China's major technology companies have trimmed nearly 1.3 lakh jobs over the past year as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and corporate restructuring reshape the sector, with a new report criticising the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) for remaining silent over the large-scale workforce disruption.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India's economy is projected to grow 6.6 per cent in FY27, with the country expected to remain among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite global headwinds, supported by policy measures and strong services exports, a report has said.
