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Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Adani Group wants to give more opportunities to students from tier-3 and tier-4 cities as young people from smaller towns have strong drive and determination and will play a key role in the company’s future growth, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited said on Saturday.

AI will enhance efficiency, not replace humans: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Artificial intelligence will not replace human beings entirely but will act as an efficiency enhancer, enabling fewer people to deliver higher output, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, said on Saturday.

Pakistan’s investment-GDP ratio at 13.8 pc remains lowest in Asia: Report

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s 13.8 per cent investment‑to‑GDP ratio ranks far below Bangladesh's 22.4 per cent in 2025 despite latter having a turbulent economy, underscoring Pakistan’s position as the lowest‑investing major economy in Asia, a new report has said.

88 countries, international organisations endorse New Delhi Declaration on AI

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ concluded here on Saturday with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations — marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.

Pakistan’s graduates remain jobless due to skills gap, degree recognition issues

IANS | February 21, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s demographic dividend has turned out to be a “demographic dilemma” as a widening skills gap leads to "economic stagnation which feeds social unrest", a new report has said.

India’s UPI proves public digital model can surpass private networks: Report

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the world’s largest real‑time payments system, has proved that inclusion and scale can go together and that a "public, interoperable model can surpass private networks," a new report said.

US tariff cut to 10 pc brings relief for India, other emerging economies: Expert

IANS | February 21, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Calling the US decision to reduce tariffs to 10 per cent a ‘very positive development’ for emerging markets, an expert on Saturday said the move helps normalise global trade and brings much-needed clarity to businesses and investors.

New developers’ toolkit to help build open, inclusive speech technologies in India

IANS | February 21, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) As India moves decisively toward a voice-first digital ecosystem, it is imperative that we build this transition on strong policy foundations and practical implementation frameworks, Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division, has said.

Pax Silica a ‘Silicon Shield’ for India to protect its digital sovereignty

IANS | February 21, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The US Pax Silica initiative represents a new strategic framework for the world where cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals and AI infrastructure, potentially replaces conflict over technology, according to Industry experts.

Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122

IANS | February 21, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) After the US Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, the White House has released a Fact Sheet, explaining that Trump has now invoked his authority under “Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974”, which empowers the President to address certain “fundamental international payment problems” through surcharges and other special import restrictions.

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Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

AI will enhance efficiency, not replace humans: Karan Adani

Pakistan’s investment-GDP ratio at 13.8 pc remains lowest in Asia: Report

88 countries, international organisations endorse New Delhi Declaration on AI

Pakistan’s graduates remain jobless due to skills gap, degree recognition issues

India’s UPI proves public digital model can surpass private networks: Report

US tariff cut to 10 pc brings relief for India, other emerging economies: Expert

New developers’ toolkit to help build open, inclusive speech technologies in India

Pax Silica a ‘Silicon Shield’ for India to protect its digital sovereignty

Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122

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