India among frontrunners in global race for AI data centres

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:21 PM

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.

Bangladesh’s children hit hard by measles amid failed vaccination drive

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:21 PM

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.

India, Australia agree to boost intelligence sharing on regional terror threats

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:15 PM

Canberra, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday agreed to enhance information sharing on regional terrorist threats, including terrorist entities and individuals, while exploring greater cooperation to combat violent extremism and terrorism across emerging technologies, terror financing, critical infrastructure, crowded spaces, the maritime domain, and online radicalisation.

India, Australia reaffirm commitment to open, rules-based Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:57 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to an open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. They strongly opposed any destabilising or unilateral action to change the status quo and undermine regional peace and stability.

EU needs to deliver as India steps up pace to roll out free trade pact: Report

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:50 PM

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.