India's vision for responsible innovation is guiding light for Global AI journey ahead, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 3rd day of The India AI Impact Summit 2026 opened its Inaugural Session with conversations around the key deliverables from the Summit's Working Groups, setting the stage for collaborative action on global AI priorities.Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, the Summit has structured its agenda around seven thematic working groups (Chakras). These groups have spent several months deliberating on focused AI ou...


India and Germany Reaffirm Cooperation in Telecommunications and Digital Transformation Following Signing of Joint Declaration of Intent

India, Feb. 18 -- 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 on 18 February 2026 at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi, between Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern...


PM shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of complete and scientifically grounded knowledge

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of complete and scientifically grounded knowledge. Such a complete true wisdom leads an individual to fullness, Clarity and the supreme realisation of truth. The PM quoted an ancient Sanskrit verse on X: "ज्ञानं तेऽहं सविज्ञा&#...


Education Is Key to Making AI Work Responsibly, says Alar Karis, President of Republic of Estonia at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the third day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 today on 18th February 2026, the session on "AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact", hosted in collaboration with the Estonian Embassy, New Delhi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, explored how countries can move beyond pilots to system-wide adoption of artificial intelligence in public education. The discussion highlighted that AI is already present in classrooms and that ...


HON'BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA REVIEWS THE INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW 2026 OFF VISAKHAPATNAM

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy successfully conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam on 18 February 2026, with participation from 74 countries, marking a grand maritime spectacle that showcased global naval cooperation, professional camaraderie and India's maritime capability. IFR 2026 marked the third International Fleet Review hosted by India, following earlier editions at Mumbai (2001) and Visakhapatna...


Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Visits Exhibition on AI-Driven Transformation of Public Distribution System at India-AI Impact Summit 2026

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi visited the exhibition pavilion showcasing AI-enabled and digital innovations transforming India's Public Distribution System (PDS) at the India-AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The exhibition pavilion titled "AI-Empowered Innovations for Public Distribution" has been jointly organised by the Depar...


Release of Report of the 'Sub-Committee on Methodological Improvements' in 2022-23 series of National Accounts

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is in the process of revising the base year of national accounts. An Advisory Committee on National Account Statistics (ACNAS) under the chairmanship of professor B.N. Goldar was constituted to advise MoSPI, among other things, on inclusion of new data sources and improvement in methodology for compilation and presentation of National Accounts Statistics for purposes of ec...


Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Visits ISA Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, visited the Pavilion of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, Hall No. 14, and reviewed a series of technology-led innovations advancing the Global Mission on AI for Energy. The Pavilion highlighted practical, scalable models that demonstrate how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital platforms and geospatial tools can...


Ministry of Minority Affairs commences Two Day Chintan Shivir at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Minority Affairs today commenced a two-day National 'Chintan Shivir' at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, bringing together Union & State Ministers, senior officials, and domain experts to deliberate on a policy-driven roadmap for minority welfare and socio-economic empowerment.The vision of Chintan Shivir aligns with Prime Minister's Vision of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas ,Sabka Visvaas and Sabka Prayaas which can be a...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addresses 152nd birth anniversary celebrations of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Ji as the Chief Guest in Nadia, West Bengal

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today addressed the 152nd birth anniversary celebrations of most Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Ji as the Chief Guest in Nadia, West Bengal. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with several other dignitaries, was present on the occasion. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that in Mayapur, Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thaku...