Oslo [Norway], May 19 : Unveiling a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development and technological integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership has now been institutionalised as a core pillar of India-Nordic relations. Delivering a joint statement after the high-powered 3rd India-Nordic Summit in the Norwegian capital, PM Modi highlighted the collaborative synergy that aims to merge the specialised domain expertise of the Northern European nations with India’s vast manpower and skills. The Prime Minister emphasised how this green framework would leverage distinct regional strengths, effectively bridging ecological stewardship with industrial and economic advancement.

Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...