In Taiwan, AI boom prompts doubts about ditching nuclear power | Nuclear Energy News

Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwan prepares to shut down its last nuclear reactor, soaring energy demand driven by the island’s semiconductor industry is rekindling a heated debate about nuclear power. Taiwan’s electricity needs are expected to rise by 12-13 percent by 2030, largely driven by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Ministry…

iOPEX Technologies acquires Areya Technologies to boost AI-driven solutions

This strategic move aims to enhance iOPEX’s suite of enterprise transformation solutions and to open new opportunities across various industry verticals. iOPEX Technologies, a Chennai-based provider of Agentic AI and Automation-driven solutions, has acquired Areya Technologies, a Salesforce Summit Partner that provides advisory, implementation, managed services, and AI-integrated Salesforce services. The acquisition will enhance the…

Incumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support | Elections News

As Bolivia hurtles towards a hotly contested August 17 presidential election, two major shake-ups may shape the outcome of the race. On Wednesday, incumbent President Luis Arce announced he would abandon his bid for re-election after a five-year term defined by turmoil. “Today I firmly inform the Bolivian people of my decision to decline my…

Brigade Q4 profit up 20% at ₹206 crore

Real estate major Brigade Enterprises Ltd. reported a consolidated net profit of ₹206 crore for the fourth quarter of FY24, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. However, the company’s revenue for the quarter declined by 14 per cent to ₹1,460 crore. For the full financial year net profit surged to ₹680 crore, representing a significant 69…

Polyhose opens Immuno ICU, Lymphoma Wards at VHS with Cancare Foundation

Y J Shabbir (right), Managing Director of Polyhose India inaugurated the Immuno ICU and Lymphoma Ward at the VHS hospital, Chennai. As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Polyhose, a leading global manufacturer of industrial hoses, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Immuno ICU and Lymphoma Ward at the Voluntary Health Services (VHS) hospital in Chennai. The…

At least 21 killed in Puebla

BBC At least 21 people have been killed in a road accident in central Mexico, according to a local official. The three-vehicle crash happened on the highway between Cuacnopalan and Oaxaca in Puebla state on Wednesday morning, said Samuel Aguilar Pala, a local government official. Mr Pala said 18 people died at the scene and…