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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026

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15 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on 16th February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Expo, running until 20th February, serves as a national showcase for AI technologies, featuring over 300 exhibitions and live demonstrations inspired by themes such as People, Planet, and Progress. This major event will also involve more than 600 startups and 13 international pavilions, underscoring global collaboration in AI. The Expo will host 500 sessions with over 3,250 speakers, aiming to highlight AI’s transformative impact across sectors and drive global benefits.

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Innovation at IIT Madras Paves Way for Technology Advancements in India

The Ministry of Science & Technology highlights the pioneering consortium-driven innovation model of IIT Madras, which is accelerating technology commercialization. Dr. Jitendra Singh's visit to the institute showcased projects like AI-driven urban mobility and industry collaborations in space, healthcare, and neuroscience, signifying a strengthened innovation ecosystem in India.

Amit Shah Launches Digital PDS in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a new Central Bank Digital Currency-based Public Distribution System in Gandhinagar, aimed at eliminating corruption and ensuring transparent food grain distribution to underprivileged communities. This initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, leverages technology to strengthen Digital India's

India Achieves Record Power Capacity Addition in 2025-26

During the financial year 2025-26, India added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity, primarily sourced from renewable energy, surpassing the previous year’s addition. This represents an 11% increase in the country’s total installed capacity. Source: Original Link

India-France Defence Dialogue Set for February Co-Chairing in Bengaluru

The 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue is scheduled to occur on February 17, 2026, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh of India and Catherine Vautrin of France will co-chair the meeting, focusing on reviewing and expanding bilateral defence cooperation. Key agreements, including a 10-year defence cooperation agreement and a

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Innovation at IIT Madras Paves Way for Technology Advancements in India

Amit Shah Launches Digital PDS in Gujarat

India Achieves Record Power Capacity Addition in 2025-26

India-France Defence Dialogue Set for February Co-Chairing in Bengaluru