New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Countries worldwide are taking drastic measures to conserve fuel and ensure continued energy access for their people in the wake of the disruption in oil and gas supplies triggered by the escalation in the Middle East conflict.The effect of the current disruptions in West Asia is equivalent to the two major oil crises in the 1970s and the 2022 natural gas crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine, all put together, according to a top official of the International Energy Agen…
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India and Africa, representing nearly one-third of the global population, share common aspirations for inclusive, equitable, and future-ready development, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Saturday, adding that renewable energy, grid modernisation, energy storage and flexibility, and institutional capacity are the key areas for India-Africa cooperation.Addressing the ‘India-Africa Strategic Partnership Meet’ on the third day of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 h…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A diverse cohort of 40 officers graduated from the 23rd Combined Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner (CIRIE) Course conducted by the Aircrew Examining Board (AEB), an official said on Saturday.The AEB, which is entrusted to uphold the highest standards of flying in the IAF, hosted the valedictory function at Air Force Station, Hindan, on Friday, the official said in a statement.The course participants included 32 officers from the IAF, two officers from the Indian …
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Diplomats from around the world shared inspiring stories of resilience and progress in breaking barriers at the “Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat” forum held in Delhi on Thursday. Organised by the Chintan Research Foundation, the event brought together women leaders to discuss women’s empowerment and their pivotal role in shaping a developed India by 2047, with a dedicated session titled “Diplomacy Through Her Eyes: Women Leading Globally”. More than 30 women currently serve …
Nairobi, Feb 24 (IANS) India and Kenya held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Coordination Committee (JDCC) in Nairobi on Tuesday, focusing on enhancing defence cooperation in various fields as mentioned in the joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation and the BAHARI maritime vision document. During the meeting, the delegations of two nations expressed appreciation for the recent developments in defence cooperation between India and Kenya.”The 4th meeting of the India-…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The trilateral cooperation agreement on artificial intelligence at the AI Impact Summit between Italy, India and Kenya will foster “AI-driven development across Africa, with a strong emphasis on local empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive innovation,” a new report has said.The report from AIBase.ng said the initiative emphasises co‑creation and African‑led development ensuring that AI tools reflect the social, economic, and cultural contexts of African communiti…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) has confirmed participation from international players across multiple continents for its upcoming season two.The upcoming season is expected to feature both male and female athletes from Europe, Africa and Asia, further strengthening GPKL’s positioning as a bridge between India’s kabaddi heartland and the emerging global ecosystem of the sport. Kabaddi players from Europe, Africa and Asia to lit up GPKL season 2.International…
Mumbai Feb 18 (IANS) Television’s Laxman, actor Sunil Lahiri, surprised fans on Wednesday as he showcased a very special gift presented to him by the late legendary actor Dara Singh. Sunil, through a video on his social media flaunted a classic looking brown briefcase that was gifted to him by Dara Singh, around 36 years ago. He highlighted that Singh had gifted it to him during their Ramayan days in the 80s era.Sunil in the video was heard talking in Hindi, that in English translated to, “G…
Pallekele, Feb 17 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said that qualifying for the Super 8s was only part of the larger mission the team had set for themselves after his side sealed a place in the next stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a washed-out match against the Ireland cricket team at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.Both teams got one point each after the washout, which helped Zimbabwe reach five points in the Group B points table, thus eliminating any chances of th…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes economies and societies worldwide, India is positioning itself at the centre of the global AI conversation with the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 — highlighting its vision of inclusive and sustainable technological growth, a report has said.AI is rapidly transforming India’s economy and is projected to add more than $500 billion to the country’s GDP by 2035, according to Geopolitico report.Over the past few years, the governm…