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Google CEO Sundar Pichai express enthusiasm over AI deal with Rel

"Excited to partner with Reliance Jio to bring the best of Google AI to India. Eligible Jio users will receive our AI Pro plan at no extra cost for 18 months, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, 2TB of storage + our latest AI creation tools. Can't wait to see what we'll build together!" Sundar Pichai said in a post on X.

2025-10-30T22:16:42.843820+00:00 IST

"Shift from processed to nutritious food...": IRRI's Sreenivasulu

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat International Rice Conference in New Delhi, Sreenivasulu said, "We need to shift from highly processed food towards nutritious food. And of course, palatability is very critical. We need to make sure that all those nutritious products we make should be higher in their palatability as well as in nutritional density."

2025-10-30T17:10:36.297345+00:00 IST

MoUs signed to support shipbuilding project at Kandla

Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh on Thursday said that MoUs have been signed targeting setting up facilities at Kandla for the production of "green methanol, green hydrogen, and green ammonia."

2025-10-30T15:53:24.549346+00:00 IST

Bharat International Rice Conference kicks off

The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began today at Bharat Mandapam here in the national capital, marking a milestone moment for India's agriculture and export sectors.

2025-10-30T14:57:03.629413+00:00 IST

India aims to boost global rice export share from 40% to 60%

Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) National President Prem Garg on Thursday said that India will look to increase its rice export share from 40 per cent to 60 per cent through the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC), which is being organised in the national capital.

2025-10-30T14:54:07.944391+00:00 IST

DP World pledges $5 billion infrastructure investment in India

Global logistics major DP World has pledged to invest an additional USD 5 billion in India to strengthen its integrated supply chain network, which supports both exports and domestic trade, as per a company statement.

2025-10-30T14:50:26.750787+00:00 IST

India’s agriculture becoming more sustainable, climate-resilient

India's agriculture sector is witnessing a transition toward sustainable and climate-resilient practices, said Sanjay Sethi, National Technical Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

2025-10-30T14:33:27.188519+00:00 IST

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India signs 23 MoUs worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore at IMW 2025

Sharing the update on X, Union Minister Sonowal said the agreements reflect global confidence in India's growth story and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-10-30T13:47:36.167226+00:00 IST

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Inland waterways can open export avenues for small farmers

Former Director General of Shipping Amitabh Kumar has said that the rapid development of inland waterways in India can be a "boon" for the agriculture sector, creating new export avenues for small and marginal farmers in riverine regions.

2025-10-30T13:35:50.918149+00:00 IST

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BIRC 2025: Umashankar Pandey calls for water conservation

Environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Umashankar Pandey has underscored the urgent need for water conservation, emphasising the immense quantity of water required for agricultural production and daily consumption.

2025-10-30T13:18:26.240419+00:00 IST

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Reliance, Google join hands to boost India's AI revolution across consumers, enterprises

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, and Google today announced an expansive strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India -- empowering consumers, enterprises, and developers in line with Reliance's AI for All vision.

2025-10-30T12:47:12.381572+00:00 IST

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Airbus hosts symposium to advance rotorcraft safety in India

Airbus Helicopters hosted a symposium on 'Safety and Support and Services' in New Delhi, bringing together helicopter regulators, operators and aviation experts to discuss accident prevention and operational best practices, among others, for India's growing rotorcraft ecosystem.

2025-10-30T12:21:25.563182+00:00 IST

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Adani Power reports strong Q2 FY26 profitability

The company reported higher consolidated total revenue for Q2 FY26 at Rs 14,308 crore compared to Rs 14,063 crore in Q2 FY25,

2025-10-30T11:48:54.689457+00:00 IST

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Good rainfall, India’s incentives structure driving rice output

Rising rice production in India, a key producer, is being driven by a combination of factors, good rainfall and an incentive structure that favours paddy cultivation, according to noted agricultural economist Ashok Gulati, and Professor at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER).

2025-10-30T11:37:00.992801+00:00 IST

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Aaka Space represents India in World’s biggest analog mission

The two-week proof-of-concept mission, conducted from October 13 to 26, brought together 17 analog habitats across five continents

2025-10-30T11:10:16.158665+00:00 IST

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Hyundai Motor India Q2 net profit jumps 14% on strong exports

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) reported a 14.3 per cent year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 15,723 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, driven by robust export momentum and record SUV sales.

2025-10-30T10:21:41.829574+00:00 IST

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“Come aboard!”: PM Modi invites to invest in India's maritime

"We have a very long coastline. We have strategic global trade routes, world-class ports, and an ambitious vision for Blue Economy growth. We have infrastructure, innovation and intent. Thanks to our youth, our ecosystem is primed for innovation. Come aboard!" he wrote in the LinkedIn post, as he invited global maritime industry players to come and invest in India.

2025-10-30T10:17:04.354230+00:00 IST

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Adani Airports partners with AIONOS to deploy agentic AI solution

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited and India's largest operator of Public Private Partnership airports, today announced a strategic partnership with AIONOS, an InterGlobe Enterprises company and global leader in enterprise AI, to deploy a multi-lingual, omni-channel agentic AI solution that will transform the conventional passenger help desk experience.

2025-10-30T09:42:57.200183+00:00 IST

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India showcases AI-based Rice sorting technology at BIRC 2025

The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, held in Delhi on Thursday, brought together key stakeholders from the rice sector, highlighting India's growing leadership in the global rice trade and its focus on technology-driven improvements and farmer empowerment.

2025-10-30T09:32:58.778304+00:00 IST

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Nirmala Sitharaman leads Indian delegation on official visit

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman is leading the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs on an official visit to Bhutan from 30th October to 2nd November 2025.

2025-10-30T09:29:05.266825+00:00 IST

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Rare-earth concerns shape new US-China trade dynamics: GTRI

Growing fears over the global supply of rare-earth elements emerged as a key factor behind the trade deal between the US and China, which was confirmed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, according to an analysis by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

2025-10-30T08:50:39.353528+00:00 IST