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"World is coming to India": PM Modi welcomes delegates to the AI-India Impact Summit 2026

The tech leaders of the World are in India today as the medga AI-India Impact summit gets underway in the capital. The AI India Expo will be inaugurated later in the day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister on Monday welcomed the delegates ... read..

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India can lead globally by aligning AI adoption with mass employability through education reform: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday emphasised that India can be one of the largest societies where machine learning and human abundance can reinforce, rather than undermine, each other.... read..

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AI to drive E-commerce access for 60 million MSMEs: Shiprocket CEO Saahil Goel

Artificial Intelligence is set to play a pivotal role in scaling India's e-commerce sector by creating digital access for millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and reducing operational friction, Saahil Goel, MD & CEO of Shiprocket, ... read..

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"AI is transforming the entire industrial value chain": Rockwell Automation India MD Dilip Sawhney

As India advances towards becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the entire industrial value chain, enabling manufacturers to enhance productivity and strengthen global competitiveness.... read..

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Leaders switching parties common before ticket distribution: Assam LoP Debabrata Saikia on Ripun Bora's resignation

Assam Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Monday addressed reports of former Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora resigning from the party ahead of the state assembly elections, saying that he will meet Bora to confirm the news.... read..

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MDMK's Durai Vaiko submits six key proposals to Kanimozhi for DMK 2026 manifesto

Durai Vaiko, Member of Parliament from Tiruchirappalli and Principal Secretary of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), on Monday met Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Deputy General Secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Chairperson of th... read..

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India taken strong lead in making AI affordable, accessible, scalable: USISPF Chief Mukesh Aghi

As New Delhi brings together industry giants from across the world to the one of the biggest gatherings on Artificial intelligence, the US- India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has arrived with the largest US delegation. President & Chief Execut... read..

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Supreme Court refuses SIT probe against Assam CM over "Miya" remark, directs petitioners to approach High Court

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain various petitions seeking action by way of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe and an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged discriminatory remarks, particularly the "Miya" rem... read..

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India's retail market to more than double to Rs 215 trillion by 2035, driven by AI and consumption surge: Report

India's retail market is on a trajectory to more than double in size, reaching between Rs 210 trillion and Rs 215 trillion by 2035, up from Rs 90-95 trillion in 2025. This growth is being driven by a resilient economy and a sharp rise in digital adoption,... read..

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Amelia Kerr named New Zealand Women's team captain

New Zealand women's team all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed the captain for all formats, taking over from veteran Sophie Devine, who retired from ODIs after the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 and gave up the T20I captaincy, according to the New Zealan... read..

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Delhi Court frames charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi in land-for-job CBI case

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday formally framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi in the Land-for-Job CBI case.... read..

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Saina Nehwal honoured with Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award

Olympian shuttler Saina Nehwal was honoured with the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.... read..

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Sensex, Nifty open Weak, concerns of AI impact on IT sector continue to pressure markets

The domestic stock markets started the fresh week on a weak note on Monday, with both benchmark indices opening in the red amid continued concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions in the IT sector.... read..

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EaseMyTrip plans strategic capital raise up to 500 Cr to strengthen growth momentum and expand high-potential segments

EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms, has announced plans to raise capital up to 500 Cr as part of its ongoing strategy to scale key growth areas and reinforce its financial strength. The Board has approved, in principally, a pr... read..

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PM Modi stresses "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" agenda ahead of AI Impact Summit

As India gears up to host the AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed all world leaders, industry experts and other dignitaries who have arrived to participate in the event.... read..

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"India playing key role in shaping future of AI," say top tech leaders ahead of AI-India Impact Summit

The India AI Impact Summit is to commence from today and the world's top tech leaders will be in attendance. The summit will be the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South. It will bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology co... read..

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CPRG to host dialogues on AI impact on employability, education and governance at Impact Summit

The Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) is hosting a series of main summit events and official dialogues at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from Monday, February 16 to February 20, 2026, across multiple venues in New Delhi. Through these engag... read..

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USISPF joins India AI impact summit 2026 as official partner, launches AI task force

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced that it will serve as an official partner for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in collaboration with India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.... read..

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives in Amravati, will attend AI-India Impact Summit

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amravti, Andhra Pradesh ahead of attending the AI-India Impact summit in Delhi. Andhra Pradesh Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Nara Lokesh received Gates at the Airport and expressed optimism about f... read..

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UNFPA's Andrea Wojnar warns of AI accountability gap and its impact on trust and the digital economy

Andrea Wojnar Resident Representative for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India has raised concerns about what she described as a widening "accountability gap" in the age of artificial intelligence, warning that unequal and biased systems risk deep... read..

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France showcases its Innovation Leadership at the India AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026

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Mumbai transforms into a "vibrant canvas" to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady

The streets of Mumbai have been transformed into a vibrant canvas of international diplomacy, as posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron now adorn the cityscape.... read..

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Global Leaders to Convene for High-Level Dialogue on AI Resilience, Leadership for Tech-Energy-Security Transitions

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Over 2.5 lakh register for AI Impact Summit; MeitY secy Krishnan says it is "reflection of India's energy"

Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S Krishnan on Monday said that over 2.5 lakh participants from across India and around the world have registered for the ongoing India Impact AI Summit 2026, exceeding expectations.... read..

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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', AQI at 214

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 214 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).... read..

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"Jiya ho Bihar Ke Lala": Suryakumar Yadav praises Ishan Kishan for his match-winning knock against Pakistan

After defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Team India's captain Suryakumar Yadav posted a picture with Ishan Kishan, hailing him for his match-winning knock.... read..

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AI will reshape jobs, not eliminate them; India poised to lead AI century, says Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok

Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape jobs by unbundling them into smaller, task-based components rather than eliminating employment altogether, says Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia.... read..

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Leaders switching parties common before ticket distribution: Assam LoP Debabrata Saikia on Bhupen Bora's resignation

Assam Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Monday addressed reports of former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Bora resigning from the party ahead of the state assembly elections, saying that he will meet Bora to confirm the news.... read..

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Bhupen Kumar Borah resigns from Assam Congress, says "resignation sent to High Command, will share details later"

Assam Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah on Monday confirmed his resignation from the party, saying he has sent his resignation to the Congress high command but chose not to elaborate on the reasons immediately. Borah said he would provide details when he... read..

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USISPF Chief hails India-US interim trade deal, says tremendous opportunity for SMEs to leverage American market

President and Chief Executive Officer of the US- India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Mukesh Aghi on Monday hailed the recently announced interim-trade agreement between India and the United States, calling it to present tremendous opportunity for ... read..

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"DMK vs BJP is ideological battle," DMK's Saravanan Annadurai says "Tamil Nadu election about Aryan vs Dravidian model"

DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai said the political battle in Tamil Nadu reflects larger ideological clash between the BJP and DMK backing Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on upcoming assembly elections calling it a battle "be... read..

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Global AI Impact Expo today

As New Delhi transforms itself into the epicentre of the world's most consequential conversation on artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Global AI Impact Expo.... read..

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Venuelabs.com Empowers Brands to Achieve AI-Driven Media Visibility Through Strategic PR Campaigns

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Delhi Airport issues advisory amid possible traffic disruptions during India AI Summit, advises use of metro

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Monday issued a passenger advisory ahead of the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, warning travellers of possible traffic congestion and delays to and from the airport, and advised using the metro for ... read..

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Bonanza Enterprises Partners with FutureAge AI Labs to Accelerate Digital-First Growth Strategy

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AI outcome won't be accidental: CEA Nageswaran warns tech transformation must align with mass employability

Asserting that the impact of emerging technologies on India's future will be determined by deliberate policy choices, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday stated that the outcome of artificial intelligence will not be "accidental" ... read..

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"Made India proud": Shashi Tharoor all praise for Priyanka Chopra as he meets her backstage at Harvard event

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and actress Priyanka Chopra recently aattended ndia Conference 2026 at Harvard University in the United States as speakers.... read..

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"To truly make India an AI service provider, we need to contribute in whichever fashion we can": Jitin Prasada at AI Summit

Emphasising that India's artificial intelligence (AI) journey must move beyond policy frameworks to inclusive innovation, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that every stakeholder, from industry and startups to researcher... read..

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Kashmiril Founder Kaunain Kaisar Wani Tackles Adulteration in Kashmiri Products With Direct-to-Consumer Model

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"His usual rhetoric, incoherent speech, and lies," says BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia on Rahul Gandhi's US trade deal claims

BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not sign any trade deal that would be unfair to Indian farmers.... read..

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Norway Envoy to India May-Elin Stener calls for stronger representation of women in AI development

Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener, has underscored the urgent need to address gender imbalance in artificial intelligence and technology, stressing that inclusion must move beyond discussion panels and into real structural change.... read..

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"Not party's view, he is not in Congress": KC Venugopal on Mani Shankar Aiyar's Kerala CM remarks

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday called senior party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's recent remarks, preducting return of Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala, as his "personal opinion."... read..

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Impact Summit to help India project itself as AI nation: Alok Agrawal of AI4India

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not eliminate jobs but transform them, and India is poised to emerge as a major global AI force, AI4India leadership said on the inaugural day of the India AI Impact Summit.... read..

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MK Stalin is best man to consolidate INDIA bloc: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday suggested that DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin as the "best man to consolidate" the INDIA bloc, while emphasising that a united national opposition requires strong leadership and strat... read..

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NPCI launches 'UPI One World' wallet service for foreign delegates at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended its 'UPI One World' wallet service to international delegates attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This pilot initiative is available to visitors from over 40 countries participating in ... read..

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs RPDAC meet to review Talabira Mining & Power Projects in Sambalpur

Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Bargarh MP Pradip Purohit, attended the RPDAC meeting on NLC India Limited's Talabira mining area and the Talabira Thermal Power Project in Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts.... read..

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'Will halt airstrikes on election day in Ukraine': Russian Minister Mikhail Galuzin

Russia will halt airstrikes on election day in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to hold presidential polls, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told news agency TASS.... read..

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Odisha CM Majhi gives details on progress of Lingaraj Temple redevelopment

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by his wife, offered prayers at the historic Lingaraj Temple on the occasion of Mahashivratri before announcing significant progress on the temple's redevelopment project.... read..

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Grand Maha Shivaratri celebrations held at the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai

The festival of Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with great spiritual fervour and grandeur at the renowned Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday. Thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises to offer prayers and participate in t... read..

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Odisha Police's operation 'Cyber Kabuch': Strict action against cyber criminals

Odisha Police's special campaign 'Operation Cyber Kabuch' is continuing to completely destroy the cyber crime network.... read..

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Taiwan detects three Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels around territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of three Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territory as of 6 am (local time) on Monday.... read..

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