India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: ​ Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Ms Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 17, 2026. The two Ministers discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues including priority areas for co-development & co-production of equipment. They emphasised on the need for a closer defence partner...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded with an Awards Ceremony recognising outstanding artificial intelligence innovations across multiple national and global challenges, followed by a cultural programme celebrating India's rich artistic and cultural heritage. The Awards Ceremony recognised winners across three flagship initiatives - AI by HER, AI for ALL, and YuvaAI, highlighting the Summit's focus on inclusiv...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, emphasized that telecom infrastructure forms the foundational layer of India's AI ecosystem. Stating that "Connectivity is not a luxury. Connectivity is sovereignty," the minister underscored that inclusive digital connectivity is central to India's technological leadership and digital empowerment. Delivering the keynote address at a session o...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Impact of SVAMITVA Scheme Do you know? Key Achievements of Digital Sky Platform Impact of Namo Drone Didi in Agriculture and Farmer Services The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has adopted drones for security surveillance in rail yards, station premises, and along railway tracks. These drones provide real-time tracking, video streaming, and aerial monitoring, supporting crowd management and anti-trespass operation...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The session on "Global Dialogue on AI Usage - Data for Labour Market Resilience" on the second day of India AI Impact Summit 2026 focused on the changing nature of work and job scenarios in the context of accelerating artificial intelligence adoption and the policy choices required to manage this transition. Drawing on emerging international evidence, the discussion noted differentiated impacts across age groups, sectors, and geogr...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the India AI Impact Expo 2026 as a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation, and intent. Sharing highlights of inauguration, Shri Modi said the Expo highlighted the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence for global good. Above all, the event reaffirmed India's commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively, and at scale for hu...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, President of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron paid an official visit to India from 17 to 19 February 2026 and participated in the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026. During the visit, the two leaders held bilateral talks and jointly inaugurated the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation in Mumbai on 17 February. This is President Macron's 4t...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The AI Impact Casebooks focusing on Energy and Accessibility were released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The publications bring together global experiences on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sustainable development and inclusive growth. The casebooks have been prepared through collaboration among government ministries, international agencies, research organisations and foundations. They are designed as long-term ...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The following timings shall be applicable across the Summit venues on 17 February 2026. * Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: 9:30AM - 6:00PM * Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: 9:30AM - 6:00PM. * Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: 9:30AM - 6:00 PM I. Bharat Mandapam Registered delegates are strongly advised to use public transport, metro services, or cabs to reach the venue, due to limited parking space availability. * Gate No. 4: Operational f...
India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Ganesh Ram SinghKhuntia, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employees' State Insurance, Government of Odisha, inaugurated a two-day Regional Level Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs in Bhubaneswar today. Union Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Senior Officers of Ministry of Labour & Employment, States Governments of Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand...