Fresh controversy has erupted in Washington after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed that Americans are effectively paying for artificial intelligence (AI) services used in countries such as India and China. The remarks, made during a televised interaction with former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, have added fuel to an…
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India Asks E-Commerce Apps to Drop 10-Minute Delivery Claim
The Indian government has asked all quick-commerce platforms to stop promoting “10-minute delivery” services, citing growing concerns over the safety and working conditions of gig economy workers. The move follows recent nationwide protests by delivery riders demanding safer work environments and fairer pay. Sources familiar with the discussions said the…
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SHANTI Bill to Be Modi Govt’s Biggest Science Reform: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has described the SHANTI Bill as one of the most transformative science reforms undertaken by the Modi Government, stating that it will go down in history for reshaping India’s socio-economic and technological future. Speaking in a media interaction, the Minister said…
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India Risks Becoming ‘Anti-AI Play’ in Global Markets: HSBC
New Delhi, October 20, 2025: Global brokerage firm HSBC has warned that India may be positioning itself as an “anti-AI play” in global markets, as the rest of the world accelerates adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors. The report raises concerns that the Indian IT and services sectors could face…
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PM Modi Welcomes Google AI Hub Launch in Visakhapatnam
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the launch of the Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a landmark investment in India’s digital infrastructure. The hub, featuring gigawatt-scale data center facilities, aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of building a Viksit Bharat and advancing the nation’s technological…
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India Strengthens Trade Partnerships at G20 TIMM 2025
Gqeberha: Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT, Shri Jitin Prasada, participated in the Day-1 proceedings of the G20 Trade & Investment Ministers’ Meeting (TIMM). The minister engaged in bilateral discussions and informal interactions on WTO issues with several member countries, focusing on trade, technology,…
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India–Qatar Economic Ties Strengthened by Piyush Goyal Visit
India–Qatar Economic Partnership Strengthened by Piyush Goyal Visit Union Minister Piyush Goyal co-chairs India–Qatar Joint Commission and launches UPI to boost trade and digital connectivity Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal visited Doha, Qatar, to co-chair the India–Qatar Joint Commission on Economic and Commercial Cooperation alongside H.E….