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DOT’s ‘Samriddh Gram’ phygital project wins ITU global honour: Jyotiraditya Scindia

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said it is an absolute delight to share that the ‘Samriddh Gram Integrated Phygital Services Project’ of the Department of Telecommunications has been declared ‘Global Winner’ of the ‘WSIS Prizes 2026’ under the ‘Enabling Environment’ category by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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.

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.

Minister Hardeep Puri rejects claims against E20 fuel, calls it scientifically tested

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, asserting that E20 petrol is scientifically tested, safe for vehicles and central to India's push for energy self-reliance, while alleging that a misinformation campaign had intensified after the rollout of E85-compatible vehicles.

China tech firms reduce workforce by 1.3 lakh amid AI transition

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China's major technology companies have trimmed nearly 1.3 lakh jobs over the past year as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and corporate restructuring reshape the sector, with a new report criticising the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) for remaining silent over the large-scale workforce disruption.

India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation.

India, Australia sign energy security agreement, pave way for uranium trade

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the landmark agreement would strengthen India's clean energy ambitions and further deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

PM Modi understands business, long-term investing: AustralianSuper CEO

IANS | July 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision for India's economic growth and his understanding of business and investing have reinforced investor confidence in the country, AustralianSuper Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Schroder said on Thursday.

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