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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 >
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 >
One of BharatGen's most distinctive features is how it treats Indian languages New Delhi: As artificial intelligence redraws the global balance of power, India has quietly but decisively entered the foundational layer of this transformation. At the heart of this moment stands BharatGen, India's sovereign generative AI programme - built from the ground up for the country's languages, culture, governance needs, and societal realities. And behind BharatGen's rise lies a sustained, strategic push ...Read More >
New Delhi: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must remain central to India's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy as the country works to unlock value in manufacturing and accelerate economic growth, Gaurav Kataria, VP Digital (Manufacturing) and CDIO PSPD at ITC Ltd told ANI today. "MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time," Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of "Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good", organised by the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): With the AI Impact Summit 2026 kicking off on Monday, Indian AI and gaming startups take centre stage, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that place the country at the forefront of AI-powered gaming and immersive technologies. The summit, positioned as a premier global platform on Artificial Intelligence, brings together policymakers, investors, technology leaders and startups to highlight real-world AI applications across sectors. Among the standout part ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) High Commissioner of India to Nigeria Abhishek Singh said the India-AI Impact Summit would reshape global AI discourse, will deepen relations with Nigeria and benefit Africa as well as the Global South, a new report has said. The report from Nigeria-based NAN news cited the envoy saying the summit would help ensure artificial intelligence becomes a tool for inclusive development rather than a driver of global inequality, benefiting Nigeria, Africa and the wide ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leading startup founders and experts on Monday said that artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury but a necessity, which will make service delivery easier for the masses in India, as the country kicked off the five-day 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the mega event, Ankit Modi, founding member and Chief Product Officer at healthcare company Qure.ai, said that due to a large population, there is a lot of potential fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: 15/02/2026: Preparation underway ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 15, 2026. Photo by: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi Highlights: The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam. In a post on X, Modi said, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the AI Impact Summit reflects India rapid development in science and technology. He expressed happiness over the organisation of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. He also invited countries across the world to take part in the summit. The Prime Minister said the AI Impact Summit will showcase the talent and potential of Indian youth. He added that India is stepping forward to increase its contribution to global development. Moreov ...Read More >
Atsuya Technologies (enterprise operations), SatSure (farm risk), Wysa (mental health), and Intello Labs (crop grading) were among those selected for the AI for ALL Global Impact Challenge, one of the three flagship competitions that are part of the India AI Impact Summit, 2026. The three challenges -- AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi -- together received over 4,650 applications from more than 60 countries. The AI for ALL track alone saw over 1,350 applications globally, with the top 20 selecte ...Read More >
(Eds: With correction in spelling in Hdg, and adding matter) New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday expressed confidence that as the country moves towards 2029, and the second phase of country's semiconductor mission (Semicon 2.0), to expand chip making, natures, India will become a major global player in the area. The minister said that the country has mapped out the path from going to 28 nanometer (nm) to 7 nm, 7 to 3 nm, adding ...Read More >
Jyoti Bansal, an Indian entrepreneur, is now a billionaire. He built Harness, an AI software delivery company, valued at $5.5 billion. Bansal's journey highlights the H-1B visa route. He previously founded AppDynamics, which Cisco acquired for $3.7 billion. Harness uses AI to automate software deployment. Bansal plans to take Harness public. He advocates for attracting global talent. Indian-born entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal has become a new billionaire after building Harness, an AI-based software ...Read More >
Odisha aims to become a leading pharmaceutical and medical device investment hub, as highlighted at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025. "Odisha will be a leading destination for pharmaceutical and medical‑device investments - the most competitive hub for innovation and jobs. Yahi samay hai," said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while addressing the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing. The summi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A Google AI Workshop will be a notable feature of the day-long Odisha AI Symposium being organised by the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University here on Thursday. It will be a Live Demo on the subject 'Beyond the Prompt: Decoding Google's Agentic AI' with senior AI and cloud architect at Google, Ajitesh Kumar, as the speaker. Senior Regional Manager and Program Head (East) of National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) Bijay Kumar Sahoo will moderate the session, the in ...Read More >
Tata Group plans an AI City in Lucknow, expansion of TCS units and fresh investments in electronics and defence after Tata Sons Chairman met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, during which the two held wide-ranging discussions on the progress, expansion and proposed new investments of Tata Group projects in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting saw a broad consensus on long-term collaboration ...Read More >
The swivel seat can be ordered as a retrofitment kit at Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships and installed either in new WagonR models or in existing vehicles. Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday announced the launch of the WagonR with an optional swivel seat, marking a step towards improving accessibility in mass-market passenger vehicles. The feature is aimed at enhancing convenience for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, extending mobility solutions to a wider customer base. The swivel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of eight Flipkart entities, taking the e-commerce major a step closer to obtaining an Indian domicile ahead of its potential public listing. The tribunal has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation involving eight Singapore-incorporated transferor companies merging into Flipkart Internet Private Limited, the Bengaluru-based operational arm. Flipkart will now require approval from the Singapore court before t ...Read More >
At a valuation of ₹3.2 lakh crore, Deepinder Goyal of Eternal (formerly Zomato Ltd) has topped the list of self-made entrepreneur in the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025. Eternal's valuation has gone up by 27% from last year's report. Radhakishan Damani of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), last year's No. 1, has slipped to second place with a valuation of ₹3 lakh crore, down 13% from last year. Estranged co-founders Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Ga ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) AI and technology solutions company UST has inked an initial agreement with the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and research-driven solutions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. According to a release, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to create a collaborative framework between UST and IITMIC (IIT Madras Incubation Cell, a deep-tech startup hub anchored at IIT Madras) to drive innovation through joint progra ...Read More >
Funding to support AI centres of excellence, health foundation models, Indic language technologies and clean energy partnerships. Google on Wednesday announced funding commitments of more than $15 million and a set of partnerships aimed at supporting India's artificial intelligence ecosystem, with healthcare, government-backed research, Indic language technologies and clean energy emerging as key focus areas. The announcements were made at Google's "Lab to Impact" dialogue, supported by the In ...Read More >
Grocery delivery firm Zepto Ltd. is gearing up for a significant move. The company plans to file for an initial public offering of approximately $500 million in Mumbai as early as next week. This move comes as competition intensifies in India's fast-growing quick-commerce market. Zepto is working with several major financial institutions to submit its draft prospectus. Grocery delivery firm Zepto Ltd. is preparing to file for an initial public offering of about $500 million in Mumbai as early a ...Read More >
The Indian Army organised the Vijay Diwas 'At Home' at the Army House on Monday (December 15, 2025), to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu. The Defence Ministry said that the celebrations featured a showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilities, highlighting the Indian Army's steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force. The displa ...Read More >
As India celebrated Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) today (16 December), the Indian Army marked the victory of allied forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the birth of Bangladesh, by showcasing its transformation since that landmark event into a modern-day force using home-grown warfare technologies and innovations through drone and artificial intelligence. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened an exhibition during an "at home" event on the eve of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi yesterday that ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has unveiled India's first-ever 64-bit 1GHz dual-core microprocessor called "DHRUV64". With the development of this microprocessor, the country has marched forward in its semiconductor journey. DHRUV64 was developed by C-DAC under the MDP (Microprocessor Development Programme) and introduced under DIR-V (Digital India RISC-V) initiative, which supports chip design, testing and prototyping using the RISC-V open-source archi ...Read More >
New Delhi : Google today announced a suite of new collaborations and funding commitments to bolster India's AI ecosystem at its "Lab to Impact" dialogue, an event supported by the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Attended by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, the dialogue highlighted Google's research-driven approach to supporting Digital Public Infrastructure and empowering the research, developer, and startup ecosystem to solve national challenges and meet large-scale social nee ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has added a new chapter to its semiconductor push with the announcement of DHRUV64, described as the country's first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. The chip has been developed by C-DAC under the government-backed Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP), marking another step in India's attempt to reduce dependence on imported silicon. The announcement was shared through an official government note, positioning DHRUV64 as a processor aimed at telecom, industrial, an ...Read More >
He also urges Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary to ensure Central approval for the establishment of a National Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday following his recent visit to the United States and Canada. During his visit abroad, Mr. Lokesh showcased Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as an emerging hub for technology, innovation an ...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 >
VIJAYAWADA: The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh hosted US Consul General Laura Williams on Monday for an interactive engagement focused on strengthening India-US cooperation in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. During her visit, Williams held detailed discussions with RTIH leadership to understand the Hub's vision, ongoing programs, and its role in nurturing startups across the state. The interaction highlighted RTIH's efforts to boost innovatio ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Dec 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh on Monday met union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at Parliament in New Delhi, following his recent visit to the United States. Minister Lokesh sought the Centre's support for rolling out an AI-powered Skill Census across Andhra Pradesh. He explained the pilot project conducted in Mangalagiri and highlighted the introduction of an AI-based intervie ...Read More >
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