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MUMBAI: From solar parks in the desert to wind farms along the coast, India’s clean energy transition is attracting a growing queue of global capital. Copenhagen-based AP Moller Capital is making its first private equity investment in India, backing a new renewable energy platform that will develop 900 MW of clean energy capacity. While this…
India has recorded its highest-ever annual addition of clean energy capacity, with 31.25 GW of non-fossil power added in the current financial year so far, Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said on Friday, highlighting the country’s accelerating energy transition. Of the total addition, solar capacity alone accounted for 24.28 GW, underscoring…
Amazon on Monday announced a $50-billion investment to expand artificial intelligence and supercomputing capacity for the US government, positioning itself as a central player in developing customised AI technology for federal missions.In a statement, the company said the initiative will give US agencies access to advanced machine-learning services, AI chips and software-development tools supporting areas…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) India’s data centre industry is on track for a major expansion, with total capacity projected to jump five times to 8GW by 2030, according to a sectoral report by Jefferies. The growth is expected to be driven by the surge in data consumption, rapid cloud adoption, regulatory data localisation rules,…
Microsoft has entered into a $9.7 billion cloud services agreement with Australian artificial intelligence infrastructure provider IREN, a deal that will give the tech major access to Nvidia chips as it scales its AI and cloud operations, AP reported.The five-year agreement includes a 20% prepayment and is aimed at supporting Microsoft’s efforts to meet the…
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has written to the US government, saying that the nation must drastically increase its investment in new energy capacity to prevent falling behind China in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy. The startup, which has recently embarked on deals for massive, power-hungry data centres, submitted an 11-page document to the White…
India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity is set to reach around 300 gigawatts (GW) soon, with over 40 GW of renewable energy projects in advanced stages of signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) and securing transmission connectivity, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) said on Wednesday.As of September 30, India’s non-fossil fuel capacity stood…
Healthy lungs are essential for energy, endurance, and overall health. Although exercise is usually related to muscle or cardiovascular fitness, studies reveal that specific movements and breathing exercises also strengthen lungs, improve blood oxygenation, and build resistance to respiratory illness. The following are seven effective exercises routinely prescribed by physicians. Diaphragmatic breathing (Belly breathing) The…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aimed at strengthening and upgrading government medical colleges, standalone postgraduate institutes, and hospitals. The scheme will create 5,000 postgraduate (PG) seats and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats across India. This move is expected to significantly boost the country’s…
