India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed the Joint Regional Official Language Conference of the Eastern, North-Eastern, and Northern Regions in Agartala, Tripura. On this occasion, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Lok Sabha MP Shri Biplab Kumar Deb, and Secretary, Department of Official Language, Smt. Anshuli Arya, along wi...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, and H.E. Mr. Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture of Brazil, at Krishi Bhawan on 20th February, 2026, where both sides discussed the status of ongoing cooperation and also outlined the future areas of col...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay Ji. PM hailed him as a towering figure in Bengali literature whose words portrayed the lives of people with sensitivity and insight. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay Ji, fondly known as Shankar. He was a towering figure in Bengali literature whose words portrayed the liv...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the session "AI Meets Agriculture: Building Food Security and Climate Resilience" convened policymakers, development institutions, researchers and digital innovators to explore how Artificial Intelligence can transform agricultural systems, strengthen food security, and enhance climate resilience at scale. The session featured a keynote address by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fa...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker today drew attention to the growing challenges posed by deepfakes and misinformation. Describing them as serious threats to democracy, he emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be used to strengthen truth and credibility, not to distort or suppress facts. He stressed the need for developing robust safeguards alongside technological advancements to protect democratic discourse from manipulation and confu...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...