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AI Conference India - The 'Making AI Work' event, hosted by ET Enterprise AI, is set to be a crucial gathering for technology decision-makers in India. As a high-impact AI Conference India that promises to cut through the hype and focus on measurable outcomes, it's where Chief Information Officers (CIOs) must arrive prepared. The 'Making AI Work' event, hosted by ET Enterprise AI, is set to be a crucial gathering for technology decision-makers in India. As a high-impact AI Conference India that promises to cut through the hype and focus on measurable outcomes, it's where Chief Information Officers (CIOs) must arrive prepared. For CIOs and C-suite executives, a conference is not just about listening to keynotes; it is a critical sourcing opportunity. The real value lies in the face-to-face engagements that move beyond glossy presentations. Your agenda in Bengaluru should be focused on extracting actionable intelligence from potential vendors. Related Read: AI Awards 2025: Spotlight on Ideas That Actually Work To help you move past the "pilot purgatory" and ensure your AI investments deliver profit, here is the essential playbook of questions every CIO should ask AI vendors at the AI summit. The core mission of the Making AI Work conference is turning AI initiatives into tangible profits. Many enterprises are stuck with successful proofs-of-concept that fail to scale. Your conversation with a vendor must start here. Key Questions to Ask: Related Read: AI Awards India: Where Business Leaders and AI Innovators Converge As India's regulatory landscape matures, the focus shifts to Responsible AI and ethics -- a major track at the Making AI Work event. For CIOs, vendor ethics are non-negotiable. An unregulated or opaque system is a critical business risk. Key Questions to Ask: Related Read: How the AI Event & Conferences Will Shape India's AI Roadmap: Countdown to Making AI Work 2025 The final set of questions should focus on the strategic partnership and future resilience, topics covered under "Mitigating the Next Wave" at the AI Conference India. You are not buying a product; you are acquiring a co-pilot for your organisation's future. Key Questions to Ask: By focusing on these strategic questions at the Making AI Work event in Bengaluru, CIOs can transform a typical vendor meeting into a high-value due diligence session, securing not just a technology provider, but a genuine partner in enterprise AI transformation.
Not long ago, India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) were simply backroom engines -- managing payroll, IT help desks, or processing data to save global companies time and money. Fast forward to today, and these same centers are at the heart of transforming how the world's biggest businesses invent, experiment, and scale with artificial intelligence. India is now home to more than 1,700 GCCs, which employ nearly 1.9 million professionals. These centers have quietly shifted from checking boxes to imagining what's next. Today, instead of following orders, they help global firms dream up new pr ...Read More >
Nagpur: The 11th batch of the flagship MBA programme (2025-27) and the 5th batch of the PhD regular programme (2025-29) of IIM Nagpur was inducted at its MIHAN campus on Sunday. IIM Nagpur welcomed a diverse cohort of newly inducted students.Of the 323 MBA students enrolled, 100 are females and 223 males, representing 23 states and Union Territories, from Nagaland, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, UP, Delhi, and Bihar. Last year, the institute's intake was stretched up to 360 first-year admissions, marking a six-fold rise since it started operations with 60 students ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: As the world observes Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Hyderabad is emerging as a powerhouse in India's AI revolution. With a booming startup ecosystem and strong government backing, the city is integrating AI into sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and legal systems, reshaping the role of technology in everyday life. Hosting over 500 AI startups, Hyderabad is now one of India's premier AI hubs. According to Deloitte's "Tech Trends 2025 - India Perspective" report, India's AI market is projected to reach USD 17 billion by 2027, growing at 25-35% annual ...Read More >
During a flight, Tejasvi Surya engaged in a stimulating conversation with N.R. Narayana Murthy, covering topics from AI to urban planning. Murthy emphasized India's potential and addressed his controversial 70-hour workweek proposal. He humorously revealed that Prime Minister Modi likely works even longer hours, sparking further discussion on work ethic and national development. What started as a routine flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru turned into a whirlwind of ideas, philosophies, and a dash o ...Read More >
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh emphasized the Indian Army's need to adapt to modern warfare challenges at a Jaipur seminar. He highlighted the importance of AI, advanced systems, and ISR capabilities, citing Operation Sindoor's success. A MoU with MNIT Jaipur aims to boost indigenous defense technology, focusing on integrating cutting-edge solutions and ethical AI development for future military operations. South Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on Wednesday said tha ...Read More >
The Indian government is reinforcing creative freedom by maintaining strict regulations on OTT platforms through the IT Rules, 2021. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized safeguards against harmful content while promoting the AVGC-XR sector. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies aims to bolster industry skills with global partnerships. The Central Government on Wednesday renewed its pledge to protect creative freedom, highlighting regulations for Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms enforce ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a global survey on artificial intelligence (AI), 85 per cent of respondents said their AI investments are meeting or exceeding expectations, with nearly one in four companies reporting significantly better-than-expected returns. However, only eight per cent of organizations have reached the "Transformation" stage of AI adoption, where AI drives innovation, competitive advantage, and industry disruption, said a survey by Protiviti, a global consulting firm. The survey included 1,000 executives worldwide, including 176 C-suite leaders in IT, operations, finance, and compliance. The f ...Read More >
Bengaluru : As generative AI becomes essential to business operations, organizations are being forced to rethink outdated infrastructure models, finds a new IDC research paper commissioned by Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. According to the research paper titled "The Edge Evolution: Powering Success from Core to Edge," Asia-Pacific (APAC) enterprises are realizing that centralized cloud architecture alone is unable to meet the increased demands of scale, speed, and compliance. It is crucial that busines ...Read More >
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: The Economic Times' vertical ET Enterprise AI is hosting its flagship summit, Making AI Work 2025, on October 30, 2025 at Conrad Hotel, Bengaluru. The one-day conference is focused on translating AI pilots into measurable business value and will gather enterprise technology leaders, policy makers and AI practitioners for industry case studies, governance debates and hands-on playbooks for scaling AI in the enterprise. The summit addresses the critical challenge facing Indian enterprises today as businesses move from AI experimentation t ...Read More >
Sai University in Chennai appoints distinguished scientist Prof. Ajith Abraham as Vice Chancellor. Renowned globally with over 1,500 publications, Abraham has been pivotal in transformative research across various domains. The University's focus on interdisciplinary study and social impact is aligned with its vision for pioneering education and global collaboration. Sai University in Chennai has taken a significant stride in strengthening its commitment to research by appointing the acclaimed Pr ...Read More >
GURUGRAM, India, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS is pleased to announce that it has certified KPMG in India for the ISO 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) standard for its Gurugram and Noida offices. This international standard, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), sets out requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an AI management system within organisations. ISO 42001 is the world's first AI m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Recognizing the potential and challenges of AI, the Government of India constituted an advisory group, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, to undertake the development of an 'AI for India-Specific Regulatory Framework'. Under the guidance of the Advisory Group, a sub-committee on 'AI Governance and Guidelines Development' will provide actionable recommendations for AI governance in India. The sub-committee's report on AI Governance, now published for public consultation, aims to guide the development of a trustworthy and accountable AI ecosystem in India. ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tim Curtis, Director, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, has underscored the importance of adopting an 'ethics-by-design' approach to AI development, noting that true inclusivity requires not just functionality but the integration of core ethical values from the outset. He also reaffirmed UNESCO's support for India's vision of an AI ecosystem that is inclusive, transparent, and grounded in trust. Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY and CEO, IndiaAI Mission, highlighted India's balanced, pro-innovation approach to AI aimed at building AI in India ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Bengaluru, India -- The VIBE 2025 summit, hosted by Upekkha at The Leela Palace, emphasized the burgeoning domain of Vertical AI as the next transformative frontier. Keynote speaker Simon Wardley underscored the necessity of understanding AI's evolving landscape, while Prof. Saras Sarasvathy championed co-creation between business leaders and entrepreneurs. The event showcased insights from industry pioneers. Shekhar Kirani detailed India's impact on enterprise AI, while Shruti Agrawal and Gaurav M discussed advancements in AI-first products and consumer tech. Bhanu Pathak and Sharda Balaji s ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 8: In a significant step towards strengthening Australia-India cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deakin University, Australia, and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana, have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on mission-driven AI innovation aligned with public good and digital economy goals. Deakin University, Australia, is ranked among the top 1 of universities worldwide, with over 30 years of engagement in India across academia, industry, and government ...Read More >
Emphasising that innovation must be guided by real-world needs, inclusivity and ethical considerations rather than technology alone, U.S. Consul General Ms. Laura Williams on Monday said India-U.S. collaboration is focused on advanced and frontier technology domains. Ms. Williams was speaking at an interactive session with startups and young professionals at the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), during her visit to Amaravati. She said bilateral cooperation between India and the U.S. is evolving ...Read More >
As India prepares to co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, it is a moment not only of policy significance but of civilisational resonance. Traditional medicine has always been a bridge between cultures, knowledge systems and societies. Today, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed this inherited strength into a global instrument of goodwill, cooperation, and wellness diplomacy. The world inc ...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 e ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in partnership with NITI Aayog and the World Bank as a knowledge partner, organised a two-day National Workshop entitled 'Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making.' This event took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on June 5 and 6. The National Workshop concluded with a Valedictory Session on 6 June. According to the release, the Valedictory Session was graced by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to GoI as the Chief Guest; Prof. Abhay K ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hydrogen today costs around $5 per kilogram and if India can bring this down to $1 dollar per kilogram, we won't just achieve energy independence, we can become a global exporter of clean energy, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Wednesday. Highlighting India's leadership in renewable energy, Gadkari said that solar energy is the 'Sanjeevani Booti' for our planet and hydrogen is the fuel of the future. "I drive a Toyota Mirai, which itself means 'future' in Japanese, because I believe hydrogen will transform mobility and ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: State IT Mission, in collaboration with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), invited artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address real-world governance challenges identified by various departments under the 'K-AI Initiative: AI for Governance' programme.Innovators, students, researchers and startups can submit AI-based governance solutions that can be leveraged by various governing bodies of state govt. A flagship initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI solutions across govt departments, Kerala AI (K-AI) envisions a collaborative ecosystem where emerging techno ...Read More >
When a web developer proudly announced on X that he'd just completed his Coursera course with the help of Perplexity AI's Comet browser, he probably wasn't expecting to get schooled by the company's own CEO. But that's exactly what happened, and the internet can't stop talking about it. The saga began when an X user named Amrit Nigam, who describes himself as a web developer, posted a short 16-second video showing Comet in action. In the clip, Comet AI is seen breezing through a 45-minute Course ...Read More >
"Shortlisted entries will be invited to contribute a chapter to the Casebook on AI Health Use Cases Across the Global South, which is set to be launched at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi in February," according to a release by the Ministry of Electronics & IT. The IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has announced a global call for abstracts highlighting impactful and scalable applica ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched a CBSE curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students of Classes 3 to 8, to be introduced from the 2026-27 academic session. The initiative, themed "AI for Education, AI in Education", aims to build foundational digital and analytical skills among young learners by integrating future-ready competencies at an early stage. The launch event in New Delhi was attended by Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary, along with senior officials from the ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16: Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered $5,076 million in Q2 revenues, year on year growth of 2.9 and sequential growth of 2.2 in constant currency. Operating margin was at 21.0. Free cash flow generation was strong at $1.1 billion, 131.1 of net profit. TCV of large deal wins was $3.1 billion, with net new of 67. Employee headcount increased by 8,203. Second consecutive quarter of strong performance. Revenue growth of 2.2 sequentially in Q2 and 3.3 in H1 in CC; Large d ...Read More >