India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: H.E. Mr Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia met President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 19, 2026). Welcoming President Karis on his first visit to India as President of the Republic of Estonia, the President said that warm and friendly relations between India and Estonia are anchored in shared democratic values, respect for international law, and a common commitment to a rules-bas...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, organised "CSIR-NIIST Tech Connect: Lab to Market" at CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, marking a major milestone in technology translation and industry engagement. The event witnessed the transfer of 11 technologies and the signing of one Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscoring CSIR's commitment to taking research outcomes fr...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level panel at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 deliberated on the meaning of AI diffusion, national strategies for infrastructure and innovation, and the evolving architecture of global cooperation and regulation. The session featured H.E. Paula Bogantes Zamora, Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications, Costa Rica; H.E. Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy an...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a high-level meeting with H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, in New Delhi on 19 February 2026, during his official visit to India to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The meeting reviewed the next steps for translating TEPA's market-access gains into business partnerships and investment commitments. Highlighting India's growth trajecto...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: एआई इम्पैक्ट समिट में भारत में पुनः आप सबका स्वागत करते हुए मुझे अत्यंत प्&...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, hosted a 17-member delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM Committee) during its official mission to New Delhi from 16-20 February 2026. The delegation was led by Ms Lina Galvez (S&D, Spain), Chair of the FEMM Committee. Welcoming the delegation, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savi...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the outcomes of the CEO Roundtable at the AI Impact Summit, which brought together leading stakeholders from the world of artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation. The discussions were insightful and forward-looking, focusing on scaling AI responsibly, strengthening global collaboration, and unlocking opportunities for growth. Prime Minister Modi expressed that it was hearteni...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bharat' Padyatra, organised by Mera Yuva Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, was held successfully today in Satara, Maharashtra, on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. The Padyatra witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 12,000 youth and citizens, reflecting widespread public engagement and reverence for the legacy and ideals of Chhatrapati Shiv...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: M - Moral and Ethical Systems: AI must be based on ethical guidelines. A - Accountable Governance: Transparent rules and robust oversight. N - National Sovereignty: Data belongs to its rightful owner. A - Accessible and Inclusive: AI must not be a monopoly, but a multiplier. V - Valid and Legitimate: AI must be lawful and verifiable. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandap...
India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan marked the completion of five years of his 'One Plant Per Day' resolution through a special programme today at A.P. Shinde Hall, Pusa, New Delhi. The programme has given birth to concrete steps towards transforming his personal vow into a national 'green' mass movement. From the stage, he issued directives to begin all programmes ...