New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap should be built on the principles of affordability and accessibility, Ravi Shankar Prajapati, Joint Director at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, said on Thursday.He was delivering the keynote address at a policy roundtable titled “Roadmap for AI and Sustainability in India,” organised by Chintan Research Foundation in association with The Dialogue here.Prajapati stressed that India’s AI ambitions are entering a decis…
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New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) US experts have red flagged the commercial underwater data centres that China has started setting up as an environmental hazard, due to the release of intense heat in the surrounding sea which is likely to adversely impact neighbouring countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines.China has deployed its first commercial underwater data center, developed by Hailanxin, off the southeastern coast of Hainan Island, in shallow coastal waters of the South China Sea. The faci…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Private equity investments in India’s real estate sector saw a sharp rise of 59 per cent in 2025, reaching $6.7 billion, driven by strong demand and stable economic conditions, a report said on Thursday.The report highlighted that India’s economic performance remained strong during the year, with GDP growth reaching 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY26 and rising further to 8.2 per cent in the second quarter.This growth helped position India as the world’s f…
Canberra, March 23 (IANS) The Australian government announced on Monday that it will fast-track approval for data centres that use water sustainably and support the national clean energy transition.Tim Ayres, minister for industry and innovation and minister for science, said on Monday that the new framework of expectations for data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure developers will make it easier to invest in Australia by setting clear and consistent signals.He said in a jo…
Washington, Mar 21 (IANS) The Trump administration unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US moves to lead the global AI race.US new AI policy push signals shift for IRevealing the six-point plan to boost innovation, protect citizens, and strengthen US leadership, the White House said it wants to “win the AI race to usher in a new era of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India’s data centre capacity has expanded more than fourfold to over 1,500 MW in 2025 from 375 MW in 2020, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada told the Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the growth reflects the government’s focus on strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding access to technology.“In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) As global supply chains face recurring disruptions from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes, resilient infrastructure and logistics networks will be critical to sustaining economic growth, said Karan Adani, Managing Director (MD), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Director, Adani Cement, at the annual leadership summit of a media group here on Friday.He noted that the ongoing crisis in West Asia has highlighted the vulnerability of global t…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) The United States must rapidly expand electricity generation and modernise its power grid to sustain the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, warning that decades of under-investment in energy infrastructure could constrain the country’s technological ambitions. Speaking at a panel on powering America’s AI future at a BlackRock summit, Wright said the scale of energy required to support data centres and advanced computin…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday issued an advisory to member companies, urging heightened vigilance and preparedness across business continuity and cybersecurity frameworks in view of the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East.While business operations currently remain stable, companies are proactively reviewing contingency plans and strengthening resilience measures to mitigate potential disruptions if the situation escalates, the advisory said.Ac…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has unveiled a new initiative aimed at powering the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in the United States while preventing electricity costs from rising for households, bringing together some of the world’s largest technology companies in what the White House called a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge.”Speaking at a White House roundtable with executives from major tech firms on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the agreement would al…