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The article discusses the increasing significance and rapid growth of India's creative economy, focusing on the media, entertainment, and AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sectors. It highlights how creativity, driven by intellectual property and digital platforms, is becoming a key economic driver, with projections
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, welcoming global leaders, industry captains, and innovators. The summit, themed 'Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya', underscores India's dedication to leveraging AI for inclusive growth. Highlighting AI's transformative potential across various sectors,
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C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru-based startup, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The company, which is supported by the Indian government's Design Linked Incentive Scheme, is developing innovative power-management chips for AI data centers. This funding enhances investor confidence in
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The Ministry of Law and Justice is organizing a Regional Event cum Workshop on February 17, 2026, in Srinagar under the DISHA Scheme. This workshop, held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center, aims to improve access to legal justice through technology and capacity-building initiatives. The event will highlight the contributions of
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on 17 February 2026. Their meeting aims to review the progress made in the India-France Strategic Partnership and discuss important regional and global issues. The leaders will also inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. Source:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride as the India AI Impact Summit drew global attention, highlighting India's youth and technological progress. Modi emphasized the summit's role in showcasing India's contributions to global technological development, quoting a Sanskrit verse to underline the country's
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, participated in the Maha Aarti of the Shiv Parivar on the occasion of Mahashivratri in Vadodara, Gujarat. In his address, Shah praised efforts in reinstating cultural symbols like the Mahakal Corridor and the Somnath Temple, which he attributed to the
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The RISE Conclave 2026, held at Chennai Trade Centre, gathered academia, research institutions, industry, and startups to enhance collaborative innovation. With over 100 startups showcased, the event emphasized the synergy between research, industry, and entrepreneurship, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 to transform India into a developed nation
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India has distributed ₹10.40 lakh under its Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) across 24 districts in nine states and one union territory. This initiative supports local communities and reinforces India's commitment to biodiversity conservation. The
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The Government of India, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of Gujarat, has launched a pilot project of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency in Gujarat. Inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by significant state and national figures,
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The recent National Conference on "Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice," concluded with a strong emphasis on the future of Unani medicine. Celebrated alongside Unani Day 2026 in Mumbai, the event underscored the need for scientific validation, global outreach, and digital integration to mainstream Unani healthcare. Eminent scholars
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The latest updates from the Ministry of External Affairs highlight high-profile diplomatic activities including the Speaker of the Lok Sabha's participation in Bangladesh's swearing-in ceremony, the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, and ongoing dialogues with several nations like the Republic of Korea and China. Key appointments and