PM Modi highlights AI innovations at Nalanda, Central Sanskrit University

IANS | June 28, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence continue to transform the world, it has become equally important to preserve human creativity and remain connected to India’s civilisational roots while embracing innovation.

India approves 12 chip manufacturing projects with Rs 1.64 lakh crore investment pipeline

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects have been approved with an investment pipeline of approximately Rs 1.64 lakh crore, comprising one semiconductor fabrication unit, two compound semiconductor fabrication units and nine packaging units, according to an official fact-sheet.

Japan reaffirms 10 trillion yen investment in India over next decade: Minister

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to invest 10 trillion yen in India over the next decade, with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama describing the bilateral partnership as one that could become "the most important relationship in the world", according to a statement.

India, Japan to launch framework for biogas-powered vehicles: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India and Japan will establish a framework to promote biogas-powered vehicles as part of efforts to strengthen clean mobility and energy security, with the two countries targeting the expansion of methane production plants for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in India, a report has said.

India to sustain high growth rate despite global headwinds: Expert

IANS | June 27, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest‑growing major economies despite geopolitical tensions, uncertainty around artificial intelligence (AI) spending and sustained foreign investor outflows, Seth R. Freeman, Senior Managing Director at GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, has said.