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Anthropic PBC is embedding its Agentic AI tools into Air India Ltd. amid a bevy of other Indian companies, as part of its push to tap into the world's largest internet population. That's a fresh challenge for the likes of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. to Infosys Ltd. The airline, controlled by TCS owner Tata Group, is using Claude Code to create custom software faster and cheaper, as part of a broader push to use Agentic AI across its operations. "Our partnership with Anthropic PBC is pivotal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday said that 'UPI One World' wallet services will be available for international visitors attending the ongoing five-day India AI Impact Summit. Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India. Visitors can use the wallet service without an Indian mobile number or bank account. "The 'UPI One World' wa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - India is hosting an artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together heads of state, senior officials and tech executives to New Delhi for a five-day gathering highlighting the growing global importance of the technology. Organizers said the India AI Impact Summit is the first such summit being held in the Global South to discuss the technology developed and dominated by wealthy companies based in rich countries. It comes at a pivotal moment as AI rapidly transforms ...Read More >
Police have found a diary, in which the deceased had written, "Mom and dad, please forgive me. I am going to my grandfather. Do not look for me. If you must, look near the cremation ground pond." Subsequently, her body was found from the pond, police said. The girl was wearing her school uniform at the time of her death, they said. According to police, the deceased's father works in the court library here. The deceased was a Class-11 student in the Maitri School. According to the family, she ...Read More >
Gates is scheduled to reach the state secretariat in Amaravati in the morning. He will briefly meet IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with the Chief Minister, news agency PTI reported. "Gates will visit Amaravati and hold discussions with Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives," state Municipal Minister P. Narayana said on Sunday. Also read| TDP-led coalition rebuilding Andhra economy: CM Naidu Reportedly, the Chief ...Read More >
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Bin Salman's pivot away from the West and towards the Qatar-Turkey-Pakistan 'Axis of Ikhwan' now obstructs IMEC quite seriously. Image: Reuters When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) at the September 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi, there was broad excitement for the new scheme's potential. India is the world's most populous state and fourth-largest economy and will likely overtake Germany to move up a notch before the end of the decade. The corr ...Read More >
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra urged the government and the administration to take immediate action on the matter, where he also pointed to an earlier similar accident in Ajmer, where 16 people were killed after a chemical tanker overturned. At least seven people were charred to death in a fire that broke out in a chemical factory in the Bhiwadi area of Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, according to news agency ANI. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Do ...Read More >
KENDRAPARA; A large number of migratory birds have begun their homeward journey from Bhitarkanika after spending nearly four months in the national park during winter. With the temperature already touching 31 degrees Celsius, many foreign wading birds have left earlier than usual this season. "Several migratory birds have started their return journey due to the early onset of summer. However, many water birds such as ducks are still here as they can survive in shallow water," said Bhitarkanik ...Read More >
The electoral registration officers (EROs) and additional electoral registration officers (AEROs) will now scrutinise the documents. Roll observers and micro-observers would then give their remarks before the final electoral roll is published on February 28. "We have now entered the final decision-making stage, wherein EROs and AEROs will have to apply their minds without fear or favour. They have to follow all rules and regulations and not go by emotions. No genuine voter should be left out wh ...Read More >
Anthropic has formally opened its Bengaluru office, underscoring India's position as the second-largest market for its Claude.ai platform and announcing new partnerships across enterprise, education, and agriculture. The announcement comes on the heels of AI Impact Summit 2026, happening in New Delhi, India, between February 16-20, 2026. India is now home to one of the most technically intensive developer communities using Claude, with nearly half of usage in the country tied to computer and m ...Read More >
A still from the film. New Delhi: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's adventure-romance Tu Yaa Main showed strong growth on Saturday. What's Happening * Released for Valentine's weekend, the film collected Rs 60 lakh on day 1. * Early Sacnilk estimates show day 2 earnings at Rs 1.4 crore, doubling the opening. * The two-day nett total stands at Rs 2 crore, with gross at Rs 2.35 crore. Background In Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya plays a social media influencer named Avani, also known as Miss Vanity ...Read More >
AR Rahman's Chennai concert turned unforgettable the moment Dhanush walked onto the stage without warning. The surprise entry during the Wonderment Tour at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium instantly became the highlight of the night -- and within minutes, videos were all over social media. The two performed "Usure Pogudhey" together, sending the packed stadium into a frenzy. Fans could be heard screaming as the duet unfolded, and clips of the performance began trending almost immediately. The Surprise ...Read More >
At least 12 people, including five children, have died in 15 days at Chayansa in Haryana's Palwal, prompting a health department probe amid growing concerns about contaminated drinking water and infectious disease spread. Health officials said the deaths between late January and mid-February were linked to severe liver-related complications. Preliminary findings pointed to viral hepatitis and possible water contamination. On January 31, jaundice-related deaths were first reported in Chayansa, ...Read More >
The summit will be accompanied by the India AI Impact Expo 2026. The expo is an experiential showcase of the summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the custodian. "The summit makes way for a technological revolution that would open unprecedented opportunities for advancements across every domain of human endeavor," said the official India AI Impact Summit website. The event woul ...Read More >
Bhopal, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress-led opposition on Monday disrupted Governor Mangubhai Patel's inaugural address at the Budget Session, particularly when he highlighted the government's achievements. The session, part of the ongoing budget proceedings, saw Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar and other Congress lawmakers interrupt sharply, referencing the devastating Indore water contamination tragedy in Bhagirathpura that has claimed dozens of lives since late December 2025. Governor Pa ...Read More >
His debut studio album, The College Dropout, received acclaim. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kanye West, now known as Ye, will perform in India on March 29 in New Delhi * The concert will feature expansive staging, cinematic visuals, and a career-spanning setlist * Ye has 11 US Billboard 200 number-one albums and five Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: American rapper-songwriter Kanye ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 13 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 90.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, pressured by the strengthening of the American currency and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said a firm dollar limited the upside for emerging-market currencies including the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.69 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 8 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee appreciated 17 pa ...Read More >
Wedding celebrations to be held with Ambani family involvement Former cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar is preparing to embark on a new chapter as he gets ready to marry entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok. The Tendulkar family was seen arriving in Jamnagar on February 15, marking the beginning of the pre-wedding celebrations. A day after Valentine's Day 2026, the family touched down in Jamnagar to join the wedding festivities, which are being hosted in association with the Ambanis ...Read More >
On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, BJP leaders and senior officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) visited the Lethpora spot in Pulwama, Kashmir, to pay floral tributes to the 40 soldiers who lost their lives in the 2019 attack on February 14. BJP senior leader and spokesperson Altaf Thakur, along with other party workers, paid respects to the martyrs. A memorial ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial, 185 BN CRPF, Lethpora. The ceremony was attended by Gyanendra P ...Read More >
US Ambassador Sergio Gor welcomed INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo to India, highlighting efforts to expand the US-India defence partnership. The visit underscores ongoing collaborations like the Joint Technical Group and a new 10-year framework. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday welcomed Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), underscoring efforts to expand the growing US-India defence partnership. In a post on X, Gor said, "De ...Read More >
The project is expected to be launched during the latter part of 2026. Shriram Properties Ltd has bought a 4-acre land in Bengaluru to develop a housing project with an expected revenue of about Rs 600 crore. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company informed that it has acquired a land parcel of about 4 acre on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction. It would develop a premium high-rise residential project on the land parcel. "The proposed dev ...Read More >
Reacting sharply to the BJP's protest and the ensuing violence, Sapkal accused the ruling party of twisting his words to divert attention from pressing national and state issues. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity, our pride, and our honour. His valour is unparalleled. We do not need the BJP to teach us about Shivaji Maharaj," Sapkal said. "The BJP has distorted my statement and is trying to incite riots in the state. This was evident today in Pune." The controversy stems from Sapkal's c ...Read More >
Rajkummar Rao clarified his recent physical transformation was for Ujjwal Nikam's biopic, requiring him to gain 9-10 kg. He's now shedding weight for the Sourav Ganguly biopic, emphasizing his commitment to authentic portrayals without prosthetics. Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao recently attended the Bolti Khidkiyaan Short Film Festival in Mumbai. Videos from the event showed the actor in a new look, leaving fans concerned about his well-being. Fans quickly noticed a visible change in the actor' ...Read More >
Former Congress state president Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned from the party on Monday. The development comes ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls, the dates of which are yet to be decided by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The 55-year-old, who was replaced in May last year, and the position of state president handed to Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, stated that he has submitted his resignation letter to the Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi. ...Read More >
Six people, including four members of a family, were killed after a herd of elephants stormed into Ango Gondwar village under Churchu block of Hazaribagh district in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, officials said. "The incident occurred around 2am in the Ango Gondwar Bhuiyan Toli village. The victims included two minor children, aged one-and-a-half and four years. One child died while undergoing treatment at the Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital," a district administrat ...Read More >
Rashmika Mandanna pictured at Mumbai airport ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda plan to marry on February 26 in Udaipur * A paparazzo wished Rashmika, "Shadi mubarak ho" at Mumbai airport * Rashmika was spotted at Mumbai airport amid wedding speculation Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda will reportedly get married on February 26 in a private ceremony in the p ...Read More >
A pic from SRK's 14-year-old Instagram account (L). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * A social media user hacked Shah Rukh Khan's inactive Instagram account picsrk from 14 years ago * The hacker logged in by guessing the password and clarified they are not Shah Rukh Khan * The hacker posted a note explaining their actions and promised to log out and leave the account unchanged Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A social media user recent ...Read More >
In one of the worst aircraft accidents in India, a total of 260 persons, including 241 passengers, died. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol stated the Air India crash probe is ongoing without conclusions * An Italian newspaper claimed pilot blame in the Air India Ahmedabad crash, which Mohol denied * The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau confirmed the investigation has not been finalized Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Sw ...Read More >
Sambalpur: In a major boost to youth employment and regional development, Sambalpur MP and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a CII Model Career Centre (MCC) today. The centre aims to provide career guidance tailored to students' education and interests, along with modern skill training through various partners of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Addressing the gathering, Pradhan emphasised industrial collaboration and urged established companies like Bajaj and J ...Read More >
A top court bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi asked the petitioners to move the Gauhati High Court with their pleas, news agency PTI reported. The apex court asked why the petitioners hadn't moved the Gauhati HC, warning them not to undermine its authority. "Why haven't you gone to the Gauhati High Court? Don't undermine its authority... Will ask parties to use restraint and remain within the boundaries of constitutional morality, but this is b ...Read More >
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