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As per the release shared by the MP Government, during the interaction, Amara Raja sought insights into Madhya Pradesh's progress on energy storage. The state highlighted a major battery storage initiative in the Morena region in northern Madhya Pradesh, where battery systems are currently enabling two hours of storage during evening peak demand and two hours during early morning hours. Further, the Madhya Pradesh government during the discussion outlined its broader strategy to move towards round-the-clock renewable energy, with a focus on achieving 24-hour solar power through integrated battery storage solutions.

"As we look ahead to 2026, a clearer picture of AI's impact is emerging. We are witnessing the advent of a new form of organizational intelligence, where combinations of humans and machines shape how choices are developed, presented and discussed," the article read. He said that to unlock AI's true value, businesses need to collaborate across ecosystems, apply deep domain insights, ensure rigorous governance and scale responsibly through co-innovation models. AI should improve the organizational decision-making process by presenting better choices that are backed by data.

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 convenes in Davos, Switzerland under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," a high-level delegation from Uttar Pradesh has arrived. Led by Minister for Finance & Parliamentary Affairs, Suresh Kumar Khanna is all set to showcase the state's radical transformation into a secure global investment hub.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met US Senator Steve Daines and the US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and had a "productive exchange" of views on the bilateral relationship front.

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, leading a high-level delegation from the state in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, said that the state is now "progressive and safe" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

According to the association, although these components account for a small share of the bill of materials, higher duties increase overall production costs and reduce India's global competitiveness. Aligning duties with other sub-assemblies would support scale, discourage arbitrage, and encourage greater local value addition. The industry body has also sought a reduction in duties on finished hearables and wearables from 20% to 15%, along with a cut in duties on their mechanical parts from 15% to 10%.