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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
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, 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...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In an exclusive interview with Press Trust of India (PTI), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared his perspectives on a wide range of issues shaping India's economic and developmental trajectory. The Prime Minister spoke about this year's Union Budget, highlighting its role in driving inclusive growth and strengthening India's position in the global economy. He emphasized the momentum of the "Reform Express", underscoring the Go...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today hosted a high-level panel discussion on the theme "Scaling AI for Public Health Impact: Public-Private Partnership" as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The Government of India is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from 16th to 20th February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first-ever global AI summit to be held in the Global South. The...