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The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is creating unprecedented challenges in energy consumption and electronic waste (e-waste) management. Data centres accounted for approximately 1.5% of global electricity consumption in 2024, with their energy demand projected to more than double by 20304. Where electricity generation relies on fossil fuels, this growth compounds greenhouse-gas emissions and complicates…

India is moving from a traditional export model based on labour-intensive goods towards a more industrial, supply-chain-driven economy. But, the faster pace of growth in inbound shipments show that ramping up domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence remain key challenges. Adrija Chatterjee July 14, 2026 / 15:29 IST India’s merchandise exports rose 15.9 percent in…