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.

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's steel production clocks 4 pc growth in April-July this fiscal: Govt

IANS | August 6, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India’s production of finished steel during April-July in the current financial year went up to 54.3 million tonnes, which represents a 4 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 52.2 million tonnes in the same four-month period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Thursday.

India poised to lead next phase of AI revolution: Nandan Nilekani

IANS | August 6, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India is positioned to lead the next phase of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution by building real-world applications at scale rather than competing in the race for advanced chips and large language models, Nandan Nilekani -- head of the national examination and testing system and co-founder of Infosys -- said on Thursday.