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Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, addressed the critical role of telecom infrastructure in India's AI advancement at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted the importance of robust connectivity, the rise in broadband subscribers, rapid deployment of 5G, and the expansion
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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, suggested forming a collaborative working group with Portugal to advance AI-led governance reforms. The initiative focuses on digital pension systems and grievance platforms. This decision came after discussions with Portugal's Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announces the launch of BharatGen, India’s first sovereign multilingual Large Language Model (LLM), highlighting its role in advancing technological self-reliance. Supported by the India AI Mission, BharatGen is designed for inclusive applications in governance, healthcare, and more, reflecting India's linguistic diversity. Source:
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During the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India will enhance its AI infrastructure by adding 20,000 GPUs to its current capacity of 38,000. This development aims to democratize technology in line with Prime Minister Modi's vision, ensuring AI tools benefit a
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Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Sh. M. Nagaraju, inaugurated facilitation camps for the Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima policy at DFS in New Delhi, promoted by the New India Assurance Company. The policy, launched for CGHS beneficiaries, offers ₹10–20 lakh hospitalization cover with flexible co-payment and cashless
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India and Ireland recently held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi to deepen cooperation in telecommunications and digital technologies. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia led the Indian delegation, while Minister Jack Chambers headed the Irish delegation. Discussions focused on leveraging both countries' strengths in digital ecosystems and regulatory frameworks to
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Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated the Ministry of Panchayati Raj Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, showcasing AI-enabled platforms designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in grassroots governance. Demonstrations of projects such as SabhaSaar, PRAMAN, and eGramSaathi highlighted the Ministry's efforts to leverage AI
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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, experts discussed India's transition from an AI consumer to a global AI leader. Key points included the need for deep research talent, indigenous models, resilient infrastructure, and aligning AI with national priorities in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture. Source: Original
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A high-level delegation from the Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces is visiting India from February 17-19, 2026, to strengthen cyber cooperation and defense engagements. The visit underscores a shared commitment to enhancing technical expertise exchange between the defense forces of both countries, following the 2023 Roadmap for Defence Cooperation. Source: Original
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The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 focused on developing AI applications that lead to public service improvements and citizen welfare. Secretary S. Krishnan from the Ministry of Electronics and IT emphasized AI's role in enhancing productivity and governance. The summit encouraged exploration of AI
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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog unveiled 'AI-Preneurs of India', a book celebrating the journeys of 45 pioneering AI startups. These startups are addressing real-world challenges across varied sectors like healthcare, education, and sustainability. The launch signifies
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In a coordinated operation, the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad intercepted a speedboat carrying approximately 203 kg of suspected narcotics off the Arabian Sea coast. The operation, based on shared intelligence, resulted in the capture of the vessel near the International Maritime Boundary Line, with two crew members