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New Delhi: Google CEO Sundar Pichai Wednesday said India is poised for an extraordinary trajectory in artificial intelligence and emphasised the company's commitment to partnering in the country's AI transformation. AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetime, Pichai said, highlighting its potential to...

Male: India assisted the Maldives in building a high-speed ferry, the first among 12, required to begin transport link services between two of the atolls, according to a local media report. India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Maldives in establishing essential public services...

New Delhi: Spanish President Pedro Sanchez Wednesday noted the "excellent state" of relations between Spain and India, stating after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi that they will continue to strengthen in the coming times. "Alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I have noted...

New Delhi: IndiaAI Expo Summit 2026 will remain closed February 19 and will instead get an extra day February 21, a senior government official said Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the summit February 19. "The expo will remain closed February 19. It has...

New Delhi: The IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 has entered the Guiness World Records for the highest number of pledges taken by students for the responsible use of AI within 24 hours, the British record-keeping entity said Wednesday. Guinness World Records Adjudicator Pravin Patel announced that...

New Delhi: Private university Galgotias has been asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after a controversy over the display of a made-in-China robotic dog as its own innovation. Following the controversy, IT Secretary S Krishnan said the government does not want...

New Delhi: Global chip major Qualcomm Incorporated plans to invest up to USD 150 million, or about Rs 1,360 crore, to support India's rapidly expanding technology and AI startup ecosystem, the company said Wednesday. The investments will be deployed through Qualcomm Ventures and will be...

New Delhi: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday said India is focused on practical applications of AI, including enterprise productivity, and solutions for population-scale challenges such as healthcare, agriculture, and climate change. Speaking at a research symposium at the AI Impact Summit, the minister also expressed...

Washington: India’s ambitious rooftop solar expansion plan Tuesday secured a $197.67 million guarantee from the World Bank Group’s guarantee arm. ​ The five-year backing supports refinancing of a $500 million World Bank loan to the State Bank of India for grid-connected solar systems serving commercial...

New Delhi: Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates will not be attending the AI Impact Summit, government sources said. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the India Impact Summit, happening in the national...