Over 32 pc of global GCC talent is currently in India: FM Sitharaman

IANS | July 14, 2025 9:05 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India has become a leading source of AI talent, currently housing 32 per cent of the global GCC talent pool, 28 per cent of the world’s STEM workforce, and 23 per cent of global software engineering talent, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.

India achieves 50 pc clean power capacity five years ahead of target

IANS | July 14, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources - five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on Monday.