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Beyond chips, data centres lies India’s AI opportunity

December 24, 2025 1:55 pm

As the world leaves the Compute Era and enters the Diffusion Era, India – its companies, its institutions and governments – must ask three questions

India, Bangladesh summon envoys to express concern over protests

December 24, 2025 6:52 am

Dhaka summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma in the morning to convey “deep concern” over what it claimed were “violent protests” outside its missions in India over the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das last week.

India, New Zealand wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years

December 23, 2025 11:13 am

Formal negotiations on the FTA had commenced on March 16 this year when New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met Modi in New Delhi.

India, France sign pact to produce direct firing sight, navigation system

December 23, 2025 4:37 am

The development comes just a month after BEL signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement with Safran for joint production of the Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground weapons in India.

India, New Zealand announce new free trade agreement: ‘reflects a strong political will and shared ambition’

December 22, 2025 1:15 pm

PM Modi and Christopher Luxon expressed confidence in doubling bilateral trade over the next five years, as well as an investment of $20 billion in India from New Zealand over the next 15 years.

Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi air turns 'hazardous' with AQI at 413, dense fog disrupts traffic

December 23, 2025 10:07 pm

Delhi, Punjab, UP, Haryana, Himachal Weather Forecast, Cold Wave, Fog, Temperature, Cancelled Delayed Flight and Train Status Today Live News Updates: The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy snowfall, rain and snowstorms in higher reaches of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and northeast Himachal Pradesh till Monday.

In West Asia, India’s diplomacy has delivered dramatic gains

December 22, 2025 2:45 pm

Perhaps the most striking change is political. Countries that once viewed India through the prism of Pakistan — such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE — now see New Delhi as a long-term strategic partner

Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas its India Country Director

December 16, 2025 8:12 pm

Gates Foundation's Chief Strategy Officer Ankur Vora highlighted that Vyas will be the first woman to lead the India office. 

Ai+ enters foldable phone segment with NovaFlip, Q1 2026 launch confirmed

December 17, 2025 9:05 am

Ai+ has announced the NovaFlip series, marking its entry into flip-style foldable smartphones. The company has confirmed a Q1 2026 launch timeline said that the device will be priced under Rs 40,000.

From H-1B visa to key areas requiring attention: Dhruva Jaishankar on challenges in India-US ties

December 14, 2025 9:33 pm

In a detailed conversation with The Indian Express' Flora Swain, Dhruva Jaishankar unpacked the complexities of India–US relations, examined the challenges posed by Trump-era policies, and identified key areas requiring attention from both nations to strengthen the partnership

INDIA PHOTOS

Holi 2025 in pictures: A vibrant celebration of colours, culture, and togetherness

March 20, 2025 5:02 am

The practice of throwing colours during Holi represents joy, unity, and the breaking down of social barriers. It fosters a sense of community and togetherness, as people of all ages come together to celebrate.

India starts giving Covid-19 'precautionary doses' to 60+, frontline workers

January 10, 2022 7:21 pm

An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore comorbid people in the 60 plus age group would be administered the precaution dose according to schedule, Health Ministry sources said.

In pictures: Delhi weekend curfew

January 08, 2022 2:32 pm

Delhi weekend curfew: Delhi entered a weekend curfew on Saturday, the first in several months as Covid-19 cases increased in the city, fuelled largely by the Omicron variant.

Halted lives: With trains not running due to Covid, Bengal hawkers struggle

June 20, 2021 7:45 pm

Many railway hawkers in West Bengal are struggling to make ends meet ever since train services were shut down in the state due to the ongoing Covid crisis.

How a tiny village in Bengal's Jhargram district is getting vaccinated

June 14, 2021 9:43 pm

Health officials in Mohanpur Rural Hospital said that in order to get vaccinated, people need to visit the Block Development Office and get themselves registered.

24 crore people vaccinated so far, Govt says over 25.87 crore doses provided to states

June 12, 2021 3:07 pm

Dr V K Paul, who heads the country’s Covid task force, said the US decision will not have any regulatory impact in India.

How cities are gearing up for Covid unlock

June 06, 2021 10:04 pm

With Covid cases dropping in India, various states, such as Delhi and Maharashtra, have announced unlock plans.

Spirometers, yoga exercises part of daily routines at Covid-19 care centres

May 29, 2021 1:57 pm

Nurses, doctors and volunteers have started making patients do yoga, and a few stretching exercises known to provide better care as the virus hits. Due to the nature of the virus, monitoring breathing patterns and focusing on lung health has become vital.

Centre allows walk-ins for 18+, but are there enough vaccines?

May 25, 2021 12:50 pm

The Centre has now allowed walk-in registration for vaccination for the 18-44 age group. However, the option is only open at government-run Covid vaccination centres for now.

Locked down weekend: How cities are coping amid Covid restrictions

May 09, 2021 9:18 pm

Amid a heavy surge in Covid cases across India, several states have announced stricter lockdowns to keep a check on the spread of coronavirus.

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