Prime Minister Inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Shri Modi said that being among innovators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts, highlights the extraordinary potential of Artificial Intelligence, Indian talent, and innovation. He emphasized that India's progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global adva...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES THE CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF THE OL CHIKI SCRIPT

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Centenary Celebration of the Ol Chiki script, being organised by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi today (February 16, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Santal community has its own language, literature and culture. However, due to the lack of its own script, the Santhali language was initially written in the Roman, Devanagari, Oriya, and Benga...


AI and Climate Action in India

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Recognizing AI's critical role in driving inclusive development, the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South. Built on three foundational pillars-People, Planet, and Progress- the summit focuses on AI's transformative potential across governance, innovation, and sustainable development. AI-E...


DFS, M/o Finance releases Report titled "Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of Incentive Scheme for Promotion of RuPay Debit Card and low-value BHIM-UPI Transactions (P2M)" at Chintan Shivir 2026

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, released a report titled "Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of RuPay Debit Card and low-value BHIM-UPI (Person-to-Merchant) transactions" during the Chintan Shivir held on 13th-14th February 2026. The study has been carried out by an independent third-party research agency in consultation with the National Payments Corporation of In...


INDIAN NAVY INAUGURATES MILAN VILLAGE AS PART OF EXERCISE MILAN 2026, VISAKHAPATNAM

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village on 15 Feb 2026 at the Eastern Naval Command, as part of its flagship international naval exercise, MILAN 2026. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, who formally opened the village for the participating navies and walked around the facilities setup to promote global maritime engagement. The though...


Prime Minister Welcomes Global Leaders to AI Impact Summit in Delhi

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today welcomed the world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts from across the globe to the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Summit, themed "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya - Welfare for All, Happiness for All", reflects India's commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress and inclusive...


Vice-President wishes India AI Impact Summit great success

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has extended his best wishes on the commencement of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. In a social media post, the Vice President stated that India stands at the forefront of global efforts to shape a people-first and democratic AI future. He noted that the vision is aptly reflected in the Summit's theme, "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" ,signifying...


ECI kicks off Annual Sports Week 2026

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of January, 2026 (Base Year: 2011-12)

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Index Numbers and Annual Rate of Inflation (Y-o-Y in %) * All Commodities/Major Groups Weight (%) Nov-25(F) Dec-25(P) Jan-26(P) Index Inflation Index Inflation Index Inflation All Commodities 100.00 156.2 -0.13 157.0 0.83 157.8 1.81 I. Primary Articles 22.62 192.9 -2.53 194.2 0.21 193.9 2.21 II. Fuel & Power 13.15 146.4 -2.33 148.3 -2.31 145.9 -4.01 III. Manufactured Products 64.23 145.2 1.47 ...


India AI Impact Summit 2026 Showcases Women-Led AI for Public Good and Digital Public Infrastructure

India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The AI By HER Global Impact Challenge, a flagship programme of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, convened women innovators, founders, researchers, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders for a full day of discussions and startup showcases focused on building impact-first, inclusive, and responsible AI. The challenge spotlighted how women-led innovation is shaping India's AI trajectory, from school-level problem solving and deep-tech res...