India will need around 1 million additional skilled geospatial professionals beyond its current workforce to meet the goals of the National Geospatial Policy 2022, stakeholders have said. India will need around 1 million additional skilled geospatial professionals, over and above its current workforce, to achieve the goals of the National Geospatial Policy 2022. Addressing the...
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Agrivoltaics: States Court Investors as Farm-Solar Adoption Accelerates
Ministers from multiple states outline plans to accelerate agrivoltaic deployment, enhance farm incomes and attract investment into farm-solar infrastructure at a global meet. Energy and agriculture ministers from multiple states reaffirmed their commitment to advancing agrivoltaics through policy support, infrastructure development and farmer-centric implementation frameworks at the AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026 on Thursday. During the...
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Sonowal Urges Polish Firms to Build and Invest in India as Strategic Ties Deepen
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked business leaders to view the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a catalyst for deeper economic and technological cooperation. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has urged Polish companies to expand their presence in India through investment, manufacturing and technology partnerships, as he pitched the countryās growth story...
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Indian Railways Records Highest-Ever Coal Loading Growth in October
The sustained growth in coal transportation comes amid rising electricity demand and deficient rainfall in parts of the country, increasing reliance on coal-based power generation. Indian Railways has recorded its highest-ever coal loading performance for the period up to October 18, registering growth of 22.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year. The...
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India Prepares Mega Agrivoltaics Push as Farmland Solar Potential Surpasses 2050 Power Demand
Even if just 10 per cent of the 47.5 million hectares suitable for agrivoltaics is utilised, it could generate more power than India is projected to require in 2050. More than two and a half years after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana rooftop solar programme, India is preparing to launch...
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From Jaipur to Russia: RUSAL Opens New Opportunities for Indian Workers
With over 300 workers already trained in language, safety and technical skills in Jaipur, the Russian aluminium major is now looking to expand hiring from India into newer roles. While some Western economies have tightened entry requirements for Indian professionals, Russia is opening the door to skilled Indian workers. The India-Russia relationship is evolving beyond...
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NTPC, Africa50 Join Forces to Develop Power Projects Across Africa
The agreement also offers NTPC an opportunity to expand its international footprint while deepening Indiaās economic engagement with Africa. NTPC Ltd, Indiaās largest power utility, has partnered with Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investment platform, to identify, assess and develop power-generation projects and explore cross-border electricity trading opportunities across Africa. Inked in New Delhi on Thursday,...
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AM/NS India Signs Pact to Upgrade Four ITIs in Andhra Pradesh under PMāSETU
Under the agreement, a special purpose vehicle will oversee the upgrades, with AM/NS India holding 51 per cent equity and the Centre and Andhra Pradesh government 24.5 per cent each. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), a joint venture between global steelmakers ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, has signed a shareholdersā agreement with the Government of...
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KONE Opens Indiaās First Digital Experience Centre in Pune to Drive Smart Building Innovation
The facility offers an immersive environment where customers engage with digital capabilities shaping the future of people flow management and smart buildings. In a first for India, KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has inaugurated its first Digital Experience Centre (DEC) in Pune. Part of the companyās digital transformation strategy, the...
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India Businesses Advance AI, Digital Tools and Sustainability: Autodesk Report
Indian businesses are being reshaped as AI integrates, digital transformation delivers outcomes, and sustainability drives resilience. Indian organisations are moving beyond digital adoption to deeper integration of artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies and sustainability, according to the fourth edition of Autodeskās annual State of Design & Make report. The 2026 findings highlight three key trends...