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Cape Town, March 4 – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Wednesday for greater energy integration across Africa to strengthen the continent's security and diversification as global markets face heightened volatility.Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 in Cape Town...

Naypyidaw, March 4 – China's growing military presence in Africa now extends beyond nations that have distanced themselves from Paris, with Senegal and Ghana, which have long been aligned with France and Western security partners, increasing their acquisition of Chinese defense systems.At the...

New Delhi, March 3: India is in a reasonably comfortable position regarding crude oil, LPG, and LNG, with a reserve of 25 days for crude and 25 days for products, including those in transit on ships heading to the country's ports, according to government sources.India imports over 85% of its...

Sheopur (MP), February 28 Nine more cheetahs from Botswana arrived safely at Kuno National Park (KNP) on Saturday, taking India's total count of the big cats to 48, an official said.The third batch of cheetahs from Africa arrived on an IAF aircraft as part of a four-year population revival...

Imphal, February 27 Three Amur falcons, fitted with satellite transmitters in Manipur last November, are currently spending their winter migration period in three African countries, officials said.The falcons, named Ahu, Alang, and Apapang, were tagged by the Manipur Forest Department in...

Sheopur, February 27 A rare and endangered forest owlet has been sighted in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh just before the arrival of the third batch of cheetahs from Africa, which an official claimed on Friday was "a significant development in the field of ornithology".Eight cheetahs...

Imphal, February 27 – Three Amur falcons, fitted with satellite transmitters in Manipur last November, have been tracked to different African countries after completing a record transcontinental journey, officials said on Friday.A forest official in Manipur's Tamenglong district said the birds...

New Delhi, February 27 The auto PLI scheme has accelerated production among approved electric two-wheeler manufacturers, but it has significantly altered the competitive dynamics, with the cost advantage being used to capture the domestic market share rather than building export-ready platforms...

Sheopur (MP), February 27 Eight more cheetahs will be airlifted from Africa and brought to Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning, an official said on Friday.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender...

Chennai, February 25 AI-led platforms have evolved from simple add-ons into critical infrastructure, helping telecom operators combat sophisticated fraud and grow digital revenue, a top official of a telecom AI solutions company said.Telecom operators worldwide have outgrown traditional...

Chennai, February 19 AI-led platforms have evolved from basic add-ons into critical infrastructure, helping telecom operators combat sophisticated fraud and grow digital revenue, a company official said on Wednesday.Telecom operators worldwide have moved beyond traditional, rule-based fraud...

New Delhi, February 23 – As global power structures undergo structural realignment, the India-Africa engagement is increasingly positioned not merely as historical solidarity, but as a forward-looking partnership shaping a more equitable and multipolar global order, according to delegates at a...

New Delhi, February 21 – The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) has confirmed participation from international players across multiple continents for its upcoming second season.The upcoming season is expected to feature both male and female athletes from Europe, Africa, and Asia, further...

New Delhi, February 19 Countries in the Global South should invest more in education and youth, as long-term AI innovation will come from countries like India and Africa, which have favorable demographics, computer scientist and leading AI voice Yann LeCun said on Thursday.Speaking at the AI...

New Delhi, February 16 Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, said on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with the Nigerian conglomerate, Tropical General Investments Group.This partnership will significantly expand...

Addis Ababa, February 15 – United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that Africa is successfully navigating some of the world's "most challenging" issues with determination, creativity, and resilience.Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 39th African Union (AU)...

February 14, New Delhi – Beijing will begin eliminating tariffs for all African countries except one, starting May 1, according to state media, quoting Chinese President Xi Jinping.China already has a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing announced last year...

Faridabad, February 13 Ambassadors and high commissioners from various African countries expressed their desire to further strengthen partnerships with Haryana in areas such as skill development, entrepreneurship, industrial investment, agriculture, food processing, IT, tourism, and cultural...

New Delhi, February 12 Inox Clean Energy announced a joint venture with RJ Corp into the African renewable energy market on Thursday, marking a major milestone in its global growth journey."Through this joint venture, Inox Clean Energy, in partnership with RJ Corp, has acquired Skypower...