India's DPI model emerging as key pillar of digital diplomacy amid AI push: Report

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework is increasingly emerging as a tool of international engagement, with the nation using its technology platforms to deepen cooperation with countries across the Global South while positioning itself at the intersection of digital governance and artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report.

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.

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.