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AI may reshape global energy efficiency, but the path is neither automatic nor assured
AI promises sharper efficiency, lower costs and faster innovation, but its scale depends on quality data, secure digital infrastructure and pace of its real-world deployment
Modi urges IBSA to lead global reform push, calls UNSC overhaul ‘a prerogative’
At IBSA leaders’ meeting, the PM pressed India, Brazil and South Africa to unify behind sweeping institutional reform, intensify counter-terror co-op and spearhead digital & climate-driven development
G20 Summit: Modi pitches ‘human-centric’ tech & global AI compact
Warning that innovation is becoming concentrated in a few hands, the PM urged global cooperation to ensure technological progress benefits all.
Indian Railways crosses historic one-billion-tonne freight mark in FY 25–26
Achievement driven by strong coal, iron ore, cement & container loading; daily freight touches 4.4 MT, surpassing last year’s levels. Data shows upward trend consistent, not episodic
India deepens ties with Israel, speeds up FTA process
Two-day visit strengthens cooperation across agriculture, innovation and advanced manufacturing; terms of reference to fast-track FTA signed
G20: Modi calls for collective action on drugs, health & Africa’s growth
At the first G20 Summit held in Africa, Modi urges world leaders to ‘revisit our development parameters’ for a more humane model of growth
Nitish hands over home ministry to Samrat Choudhary as BJP tightens grip on Bihar cabinet
Ceding of Nitish’s long-held bastion shows BJP’s ascendant status in alliance. Cabinet expansion distributes key ministries heavily in favour of BJP, signals new phase in Bihar’s political hierarchy
Labour codes take effect, trigger biggest overhaul of workforce rules in decades
From universal minimum wages & strengthened social security rights to streamlined compliance and expanded safety norms across industries, new regime marks a decisive shift toward worker protection
Steel ministry halts enforcement of 55 quality standards to support supply, ease compliance
The suspension — three years for 42 standards and one year for 13 specialty grades — is aimed at offering regulatory relief while domestic capacity and compliance mechanisms strengthen
Steel ministry scraps NOC for non-QCO imports, extends key exemptions amid supply concerns
Decision expected to reduce procedural hurdles for downstream industries dependent on specialty steel inputs, says officials
Joint crediting mechanism a cornerstone of equitable, scalable climate action: India at COP30
India-Japan climate cooperation framework under Paris Agreement will accelerate technology deployment, investment & capacity-building while advancing India’s development priorities: Bhupender Yadav
Govt launches ‘SARAL SIMS’ to ease steel import compliance for MSMEs, exporters
New annual registration facility to allow small importers & export-linked units to import multiple steel consignments under a single SIMS number; regular SIMS streamlined to cut paperwork from Nov 21