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India just switched on its first merchant battery energy storage system, a 100 MWh facility that could transform how the country balances its growing renewable energy grid. The milestone marks a major step toward cleaner, more reliable power for over a billion people.
From a Bengaluru flower vendor to a Mysuru silk shop, Karnataka's small businesses are using digital payments to streamline operations, access loans, and thrive. Their stories show how technology is empowering traditional merchants across India.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
Japan and India are joining forces to turn cow manure into fuel for cars, aiming to build 1,000 biogas plants across India. The partnership transforms agricultural waste into clean energy while cutting India's reliance on imported oil.
India's Defense Minister invited Germany to co-create cutting-edge defense technology, marking a new chapter in collaboration between two of the world's largest democracies. The partnership aims to blend India's reform momentum with Germany's renowned manufacturing expertise.
The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.
India and Japan just launched a major partnership to revolutionize healthcare and medical devices, combining Japan's advanced technology with India's skilled workforce. The collaboration also extends to cutting-edge quantum science research.
The caracal, a mysterious wild cat that lost 90% of its range in India, now has confirmed breeding populations in Rajasthan's deserts. India just launched its first national conservation plan to save this elusive species from disappearing completely.
India and Thailand are deepening their defense collaboration with new agreements on manufacturing, research, and innovation. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok marks a significant step toward regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
India's Tata Electronics just secured a game-changing partnership with Dutch tech giant ASML to build the country's first major semiconductor factory. The $11 billion facility will help India join the global chip manufacturing race while creating thousands of high-tech jobs.
India is powering its growing economy with clean electricity faster than China did at the same income level, thanks to plummeting costs of solar panels and batteries. The shift means India can skip the fossil fuel detour that slowed down other developing nations.
In a breakthrough for South Asian sports, India announced Wednesday it will welcome Pakistani athletes to compete in international tournaments hosted on Indian soil. The policy shift comes as India prepares to host major global sporting events through 2038.
India and Norway are launching a massive 15-year partnership that promises $100 billion in clean energy investments and one million new jobs. The agreement connects Norway's cutting-edge green technology with India's massive growth potential.
A major Abu Dhabi company is teaming up with one of India's largest renewable energy developers to build solar and wind projects across the country. The partnership signals growing Middle Eastern confidence in India's clean energy future.
India and Norway are doubling down on maritime collaboration and renewable energy partnerships, with Norwegian companies in India growing from 80 to 160 in just a decade. Prime Minister Modi's historic visit to Oslo this month will unlock even more opportunities in green technology and innovation.
India and the Netherlands just launched a new fellowship program connecting 19 Indian tech institutes with Dutch hydrogen expertise. The partnership aims to fast-track clean energy research and help India achieve its ambitious 2047 energy independence goal.
India is bringing together world leaders and tech giants for a five-day AI summit focused on shaping artificial intelligence for inclusive growth. The event aims to position India as a bridge between advanced economies and developing nations.
India and the Netherlands just upgraded to a strategic partnership with 17 major agreements spanning semiconductors, defense, and clean energy. The five-year roadmap combines India's massive growth potential with Dutch innovation expertise to reshape global supply chains.
Menaka Guruswamy, the lawyer who helped overturn India's ban on same-sex relationships, just became the first openly queer person to serve in India's national parliament. Her election to the Rajya Sabha marks a historic moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in Indian politics.
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