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"AI is both threat and opportunity," says Info Edge founder

Bikhchandani also hailed the AI Impact Summit, asserting that it brings focus on AI, which is a huge force and an emerging technology.

2026-02-16T06:04:29.239602+00:00 IST

Tripura: Assam rifles and DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 45cr

In a major anti-narcotics operation at Gen A. Mungiakami, the Assam Rifles, working alongside the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), confiscated a large consignment of Yaba tablets.

2026-02-16T06:00:00.965642+00:00 IST

Delhi High Court grants bail to SDPI President Faizi

It is alleged that a fund transfer was made from the PFI to SDPI. ED said that Faizi had been a member of the PFI since its inception. In 2009, he started SDPI.

2026-02-16T05:39:31.163908+00:00 IST

Two arrested for hit-and-run in Medchal, Telangana

The incident occurred when the person identified as Uppari Mahesh driving a car rearended the second car and fled the scene. Occupants of the car that hit Panuganti Raju and his colleagues, chased the first car and caught it near the NTR Statue Signal. When one of them, M Sathish, tried to stop the vehicle, Uppari Mahesh allegedly drove over him, causing severe injuries.

2026-02-16T05:33:51.436463+00:00 IST

AI is not going to take jobs: Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Speaking at the "Future of Employability and AI" session of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Bikhchandani said that AI is currently being deployed to improve efficiency and serve previously unviable market segments, rather than to replace human workers.

2026-02-16T05:10:47.259874+00:00 IST

Pune police book several BJP workers for alleged stone-pelting

According to police, an FIR was registered at Shivajinagar Police Station based on a complaint filed by Prachi Nitin Dudhane, a 42-year-old homemaker and resident of Karve Nagar.

2026-02-16T05:03:28.160785+00:00 IST

India can lead by aligning AI adoption with employability: CEA

Nageswaran was speaking at the "Future of Employability and AI" session of the AI Impact Summit 2026, asserting that the change will not happen by accident but will require political will, state capacity, and national commitment to align technological adoption with mass employability. He also stressed on the importance of a joint effort into the matter, adding that which should include the private sector, acadamics and the policy makers.

2026-02-16T04:52:24.744825+00:00 IST

Delhi Airport issues advisory, urges metro use during AI Summit

"In view of major events in Delhi that may impact travel to and from the airport, travelers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and consider alternative public transport options," the advisory read.

2026-02-16T04:28:27.155507+00:00 IST

CPRG, India AI Impact Summit 2026, AI policy, education

Across the week, CPRG's events will focus on AI's impact on employability, school and higher education, data governance, and institutional transformation, bringing together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and civil society representatives.

2026-02-16T04:22:18.012208+00:00 IST

Microsoft founder Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amravti, Andhra Pradesh ahead of attending the AI-India Impact summit in Delhi.  

2026-02-16T04:11:45.536205+00:00 IST

PM Modi stresses "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" agenda

In an 'X' post, the Prime Minister emphasised the theme of the summit, which is "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya", meaning welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting India's shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress.

2026-02-16T03:56:16.491899+00:00 IST

Delhi: Bharat Mandapam gears up for India AI Impact Summit 2026

PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

2026-02-16T03:55:08.545205+00:00 IST

Five killed in road accident in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi

The incident occurred near the East Coast Road in Vaippar-1 village, under Vilathikulam taluk, where 40-year-old Gurusamy, a resident of Pallakulam village, was travelling on a two-wheeler with his relatives.

2026-02-16T03:34:38.450800+00:00 IST

Sadhguru launches ‘Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who was the chief guest of the Mahashivaratri celebrations on Sunday, honoured various people from different fields on the occasion.

2026-02-16T03:21:16.234121+00:00 IST

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, AQI at 214

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 214 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-02-16T03:16:12.819398+00:00 IST

EC suspends 7 West Bengal officials for misconduct in SIR process

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven officials in West Bengal, directing the Chief Secretary to initiate disciplinary proceedings against them for "serious misconduct, dereliction of duty, and misuse of statutory powers in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

2026-02-16T03:12:08.595993+00:00 IST

"Congress wins only With DMK support": Ilmi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shazia Ilmi said that the Congress party lacks independent support in Tamil Nadu and can only secure victories with backing from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), ahead of the state assembly elections.

2026-02-16T03:11:46.888048+00:00 IST

PM Modi welcomes delegates to the AI-India Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting the role of the country's youth in driving technological progress.

2026-02-16T03:09:58.208179+00:00 IST

Bathinda Police arrest 2 drug traffickers

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, SP City Narinder Singh said, "Bathinda Police achieved success in the Punjab government's ongoing anti-drug campaign. A checkpoint was set in front of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Technical University, where we intercepted two individuals travelling in a Swift car. During the search, 4 kilograms of opium were recovered from them. We registered Case No 39 at Canal Colony Police Station. The two individuals involved in this case, Jagsir Singh Seera and Mahendra Singh, were arrested, and 4 kg of opium were recovered. Later on, an additional 2.5 kg of opium was also recovered on the basis of information given by Jagsir. We have produced them in court and obtained a 3-day police remand. During this remand, we expect more big revelations from them, and we are continuing our interrogation."

2026-02-16T03:02:24.917011+00:00 IST

AAP slams Modi govt over alleged abuse of AISA activists

Senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh shared a video of the incident on X and said that in the presence of police personnel, AISA leaders Anjali and Neha were verbally abused, including insults directed at their mother, and were told to "remove their clothes."

2026-02-16T03:00:45.887482+00:00 IST

"Opportunity to constitute a new constitutional bench": P Rajeev

Speaking to reporters here, Rajeev said, "Earlier, the direction on the review petition was to constitute a constitution bench to review the earlier verdict. This is only an opportunity to constitute a new constitutional bench to review the existing verdict. After that, we can discuss what is to be done on the basis of the directions of the Supreme Court."

2026-02-16T03:00:43.738048+00:00 IST