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Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) is a first-of-its-kind global index that evaluates countries based on how responsibly they exercise power towards their citizens, global community and the planet. New Delhi: India is far ahead of nations like the United States, China and Pakistan in the Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) launched by former President Ram Nath Kovind. While Singapore ranked first, Switzerland was second and Denmark third. The Central African Republic stood last on the 154-nation index. India's neighbour, Pakistan, was in the 90th place. China was ranked 68th and the US 66th, according to the RNI. What is the Responsible Nations'…

This facility will be designed to meet the requirements of global hyperscalers, frontier labs, enterprises, and India’s sovereign AI initiatives at scale and in a speedy manner using carbon-free energy. Lucknow: AM Green Group, an energy transition platform backed by the founders of Greenko Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InvestUP, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, to establish a 1 GW data centre to serve global AI workloads. AM Green will establish an AI infrastructure hub in the Greater Noida region in Uttar Pradesh. This grand-scale project will be developed in a phased manner, with the first…

Market data by real estate consulting firm ANAROCK Group states the luxury second-home market segment is valued at over USD 3 billion, growing at more than 20 per cent annually. New Delhi: Second homes in India are undergoing a decisive shift, from being seen as passive assets or occasional holiday getaways to becoming active lifestyle choices. The rise of work-from-anywhere models, flexible corporate policies, and a growing base of entrepreneurs and consultants has untethered the idea of home from a fixed office location. As a result, buyers are increasingly comfortable treating second homes as semi-primary residences, spending extended periods away…

According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 5,100 to trade at Rs 1,53,200 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. In the previous session, the yellow metal had closed at Rs 1,48,100 per 10 grams. New Delhi: Gold prices jumped sharply in the national capital on Tuesday, crossing the Rs 1.5 lakh level for the first time, as strong demand at home and firm global trends lifted the market. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 5,100 to trade at Rs 1,53,200…

Budget 2026: According to industry experts, the Union Budget 2026-2027 presents a significant opportunity to transform agriculture into a robust engine of economic growth from being merely considered a welfare sector. New Delhi: Prior to the introduction of the Union Budget 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 on the floor of the parliament, industry leaders and experts from the agriculture sector have appealed to the government to increase investment in digital infrastructure and climate-smart farming, while also prioritising the adoption of modern technologies. Agriculture experts believe these steps will be instrumental in bringing about a significant transformation…