Experts Discuss Role of Open Networks and Digital Public Infrastructure in Scaling AI at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The session "AI and Open Networks: Creating Impact at Scale" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 set out a clear proposition: the future of AI will be determined not only by model breakthroughs, but by the digital public infrastructure and open network architectures that allow innovation to reach millions of people. Drawing on examples from healthcare, agriculture, science, and public service delivery, speakers demonstrated how Indi...


Visit of HSH Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein to India

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, HSH Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein paid a visit to India to participate in the AI Impact Summit, 2026 being held at New Delhi. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with HSH Prince Alois on 20 February 2026 on the sidelines of the Summit. The two leaders reaffirmed that India and Liechtenstein enjoy cordial and friendly bilateral relations. ...


PM greets the people of Mizoram on the occasion of their Statehood Day

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Ministed Shri Narendra Modi greeted the people of Mizoram on the occasion of their Statehood Day today. PM hailed the strong community spirit and gracious people of Mizoram who embody values of kindness and compassion. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "Greetings to the people of Mizoram on their Statehood Day. Mizoram is widely known for its striking natural beauty and enduring cultural traditions. Its strong community spi...


Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and DoNER, Interacts with Postal & Sorting Assistants; Hails Them as the "Backbone" Powering India Post's Transformation

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, held an interactive session with 30 postal assistants and sorting assistants representing various postal circles at Sanchar Bhawan today. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Department of Posts, including the Secretary (Posts) and Director General (Posts). (Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Secretary (Posts) interacting with Postal and Sort...


CEO of OpenAI meets Prime Minister

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CEO of OpenAI, Mr Sam Altman met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that India is making immense strides in AI and is poised to become a global hub for talent and innovation. The Prime Minister extended an invitation to the international community to invest in India's talented youth, adding vigour to this transformative sector. Responding to a post by Sam Altman...


Release of Report of the 'Sub-Committee for Constant Price Estimates' for the 2022-23 series of National Accounts

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is in the process of revising the base year of National Accounts to FY 2022-23. In this direction, an Advisory Committee on National Account Statistics (ACNAS) under the chairmanship of Prof. B.N. Goldar was constituted to suggest methodology including new data sources for compilation and presentation of National Accounts Statistics for the new series. The Committee de...


Cash Payments at National Highway Fee Plazas Likely to be Discontinued from 1st April 2026

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to develop fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem, NHAI is contemplating to completely discontinue cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from 1st April 2026. Post implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes using FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The proposed measure is aimed at consolidating the g...


Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia interacts with 11th batch of Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme students

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Program at a Glance Batches Completed-(total participants:390) Batch From To Host Institute Host State Visiting State(s) Students Guides Total 1 1-Nov-25 14-Nov-25 Rajiv Gandhi University Arunachal Pradesh Goa(19), Uttarakhand(20) 39 4 43 Andhra Pradesh(20), Himachal 3 17-Dec-25 30-Dec-25 NIT Nagaland Nagaland Jammu&Kashmir(21) 21 2 23 Punjab(19), Daman&Diu& Andhra ...


Minister of Communications, India Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of Communications, Federative Republic of Brazil, Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho hold bilateral meeting to advance India-Brazil telecom cooperation

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa A bilateral meeting was held today between Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications, India, and Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications, Federative R...


CEOs and Delegates participating in India AI Impact Summit Call on Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan

India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A group of CEOs and Delegates participating in the India AI Summit 2026 met Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan and shared their perspectives on how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the global working landscape and unlocking vast new opportunities. They highlighted AI's transformative potential across key sectors such as healthcare, education, and employment, noting that India is unique...