New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Soil Health Card Scheme has generated over 25.89 crore cards and the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has expanded to 18,786 clusters covering 8.80 lakh hectares, the government said on Friday, outlining national initiatives to promote scientific soil management.Around 7.17 lakh demonstrations promoting balanced fertiliser use have been conducted through advisories as part of Soil Health Card Scheme supported by Agricultural Technology Management Agencies and …
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are set to drive nearly half of India’s office space demand over the next two years, reinforcing the country’s position as a leading global innovation hub, a report said on Friday.A report by Colliers showed that GCCs are expected to account for 45-50 per cent of India’s Grade A office leasing demand in 2026 and 2027, with annual leasing projected at 35-40 million square feet.Since 2021, GCCs have leased about 118 million square feet of …
Washington, July 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump said technology companies developing artificial intelligence must bear the cost of building the massive energy infrastructure needed to support the industry’s rapid expansion, arguing that the policy would protect American consumers from rising electricity bills while accelerating investment in the United States.Speaking at an event highlighting his administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, Trump said soaring electricity demand from AI data c…
Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in September, signalling plans for another high-level engagement between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies amid strategic competition over trade, technology and security.Trump made the disclosure while hosting the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, mentioning the upcoming visit as he showed players…
Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump declared that the United States was well ahead of China in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence, arguing that rapid expansion of domestic energy infrastructure was essential to maintaining that lead while ensuring American consumers do not bear the cost of powering the AI revolution.Speaking at an event on the administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, Trump said the explosive growth of AI would require more than double the c…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Central government’s Technology Development Board (TDB) has approved 22 projects with a total project cost of Rs 4,744 crore, extending RDIF support of Rs 2,192 crore to them, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) shortlisted another eight projects for support under the RDIF, involving an amount of Rs 390.35 crore, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said in the Rajya Sabha.TDB and the Biotechnology Industry …
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Infosys Limited on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 7,775 crore for the first quarter of FY27, down 8.6 per cent from Rs 8,509 crore in the January-March quarter.On a year-on-year basis, however, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT major registered a 12.3 per cent increase in profit from Rs 6,921 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (Q1 FY26), according to an exchange filing.Revenue from operations rose to Rs 48,211 crore d…
London, July 23 (IANS) The head of the mobile business at Samsung Electronics Co. has expressed confidence in the South Korean tech giant’s foldable technology ahead of the planned launch of a rival device by Apple Inc.”The technological expertise and understanding of customers that we have built over seven years cannot be caught up to overnight,” Roh Tae-moon, co-chief executive officer of Samsung Electronics and head of its mobile business, told reporters.Samsung unveiled three Galaxy Z foldab…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Panama is India’s natural gateway to Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and there is a need to improve shipping connectivity, deepen logistics partnerships and accelerate institutional cooperation to realise the untapped potential of bilateral trade, according to the government.Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s maritime sector is undergoing a transformational journey driven by world-class infrastructure, modern logist…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 22 (IANS) Kerala government has unveiled an ambitious 100‑day mission to transform itself into a major destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with the government planning a global investment drive, international roadshows, infrastructure expansion and a large‑scale talent development programme. Industries, Commerce, IT & AI Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty announced the initiative at the Kerala GCC Outlook 2026 conclave at Technopark, saying the campaign wou…