sustainable development

Microsoft has entered into a significant agreement with Vaulted Deep, a Houston-based waste management company, to remove up to 4.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide over the next 12 years. This initiative is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to achieve carbon negativity by 2030. Vaulted...

The announcement that the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will come into force from October 1 marks a transformative moment in India’s contemporary trade trajectory. After a protracted negotiation process spanning over fifteen years, the agreement between India and the...

In the aftermath of natural disasters, the challenge of reconstructing destroyed buildings is both urgent and complex. Traditional methods often fall short in efficiency and accuracy, prompting the need for innovative solutions. Microsoft's recent initiative, "AI-powered Reconstruction of...

The explosive growth of geospatial data, fueled by the proliferation of satellites, drones, and IoT devices, has profoundly changed how organizations approach everything from logistics to climate adaptation. Yet, despite the promise of these earth observation assets, one stubborn obstacle...

Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Global Advisor to Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, recently arrived in India to engage with the nation's burgeoning green technology and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. His visit underscores the growing global interest in India's rapid...

A vibrant surge of youthful energy swept through Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as the National Youth Camp was ceremoniously inaugurated at MGM Vidya Aranyam, Gandheli. This pivotal event, a partnership between MGM University and the National Youth Organisation (NYO) of Wardha, is more than just a...

As Satya Nadella took the virtual stage at Microsoft Build 2025, a fresh narrative began unfolding around the world—one in which technology not only powers productivity or streamlines business but tangibly reshapes the future of education. There is perhaps no more compelling recent example of...

Microsoft’s ambitious climate strategy took a decisive step forward this week with the extension of its carbon removal agreement with Stockholm Exergi, a Swedish utility pushing the frontiers of bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology. This multi-year deal, billed as the...

Bringing together a dynamic coalition of industry leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, astute investors, and public officials, Suffolk’s recent Climate Tech Forum held at their Boston headquarters stands as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of collaborative innovation within the...

India’s power sector stands at the cusp of what could be one of the most consequential transitions in its history—a move from coal-dominated generation to a grid where renewable energy takes center stage. The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)’s latest study, “How Can India Meet Its...

The grand unveiling of Microsoft's latest India Development Center (IDC) in Noida marks a significant milestone not only for the multinational tech giant but also for the broader landscape of technological investment in India. Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's presence at the...

Microsoft’s recent announcement of a R5.4 billion investment in South Africa marks a bold new chapter in the company’s strategy to amplify its AI and cloud infrastructure capabilities in the region. This comprehensive initiative not only builds on the success of Microsoft’s earlier investments...

While many Windows users keep a close eye on Windows 11 updates and Microsoft security patches to safeguard their systems, there's transformative news unfolding across a different kind of infrastructure—rural water supply in India. Over the past five years, the Indian government’s Jal Jeevan...