Asia

“Discussed expanding economic, trade": Sri Lankan President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit being held in New Delhi.

2026-02-21T00:21:37.444356+00:00 IST

USISPF welcomes India's joining US-led Pax Silica initiative

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) congratulated India for joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, stating that this landmark step further strengthens the strategic partnership between our two democracies.

2026-02-20T23:14:34.342810+00:00 IST

UN Secretary General Guterres calls on President Droupadi Murmu 

Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2026-02-20T23:13:48.612167+00:00 IST

Trump says India “pulled way back” its oil trade with Russia

Trump, citing his "fantastic relationship" with India, told reporters at a White House briefing that "India pulled out of Russia. India was getting its oil from Russia, and they pulled way back on my request because we want to settle a horrible war, where 25,000 people are dying every month. My relationship with PM Modi is great."

2026-02-20T20:44:08.833466+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds roundtable with 16 CEOs of AI startups, 7 bilateral

The participating startups included Abridge, Adalat AI, BrainSightAI, Credo AI, Eka Care, Glean, Innogle, Invideo, Miko, Origin, Prophaze, Rasen, Rubrik, SatSure, Supernova, and Sypha AI.

2026-02-20T20:24:45.636426+00:00 IST

"Not the end...beginning of a long history": President of CRUE

President of the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) Eva Alcon emphasised that the event is just the beginning of a long-term partnership, with both governments supporting joint solutions to shared challenges.

2026-02-20T19:35:17.195898+00:00 IST

Hungary Dy Speaker warns on AI risks at AI Summit

Hungary's Deputy Speaker Lajos Olah on Friday warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could erode the very foundations of democratic systems and said that "democracy cannot function in the absence of accountability," as leaders gathered for a session titled "AI for Democracy- Reimagining Governance in the Age of Intelligence" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-20T19:02:31.966042+00:00 IST

"Event has been a grand success": MEA on India AI Impact Summit

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the summit saw participation from leaders and delegations across continents, reinforcing India's growing role as a key player in the global AI landscape.

2026-02-20T18:15:27.036438+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 70km.

2026-02-20T18:07:57.421866+00:00 IST

India takes over IONS Chairmanship at 9th conclave

India on Friday assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) at the 9th Conclave of Chiefs, held in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in regional maritime cooperation.

2026-02-20T17:57:38.036339+00:00 IST

With Pakistan, cross-border terrorism needs to be addressed: MEA

Jaiswal, while speaking at his weekly press briefing, said that India's ties with Afghanistan stand the same.

2026-02-20T17:25:03.660836+00:00 IST

UK organises grand AI reception named ‘Shaping Tomorrow’

The event titled 'Shaping Tomorrow' brought together world-leading AI experts, frontier AI companies, and representatives from government to celebrate the UK-India technology partnership and the important momentum created by India's AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-20T17:19:01.686498+00:00 IST

Vaishnaw holds bilateral meeting with Norway's Minister Tung

Both leaders discussed ways to protect children on the internet. The Union Minister further emphasised "Norway's inclination in learning from the India Stack".

2026-02-20T17:06:22.912265+00:00 IST

"Unprecedented potential for India," SAIPR Chairperson says on AI

Pandya, in a conversation with ANI, on the sidelines of the AI Summit, cautioned against unethical use of AI.

2026-02-20T17:03:23.409714+00:00 IST

“Great meeting”: OpenAI CEO Altman on meeting PM Modi

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as "great" and highlighted the remarkable momentum of artificial intelligence adoption in India as the country hosts the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

2026-02-20T16:59:31.489871+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs likely to impact trade partners like India?

The news outlet reported that the vote count was complicated, with various justices joining different parts of the opinion.

2026-02-20T16:45:32.947838+00:00 IST

Cuban delegation hails India’s inclusive, social-purpose AI visio

Highlighting the significance of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence, Rafael Luis Torralbas Ezpeleta, President of the Cuban Delegation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, said on Friday that India's vision for social-purpose AI is highly relevant for Cuba.

2026-02-20T15:14:09.305121+00:00 IST

MEA response on India's engagement with new Bangladesh govt

"Building on warm and historic ties between the two countries, we look forward to further strengthening the multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh. We look forward to engaging with the new government and taking things forward," Jaiswal said.

2026-02-20T15:12:29.623213+00:00 IST

Russian scientists develop high-efficiency solar catalysts for wa

The research was conducted by experts from MIPT's Centre for Photonics and Two-Dimensional Materials in collaboration with international partners. The team identified the most efficient material structure for photocatalytic activity within the visible light spectrum, as reported by TV BRICS.

2026-02-20T14:08:59.366503+00:00 IST

"Deepfakes pose serious threats to democracy": Om Birla

He was addressing the special session titled "AI for Democracy" at the India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He emphasised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be used to strengthen truth and credibility, not to distort or suppress facts.

2026-02-20T14:00:59.462905+00:00 IST

“Trade can drive global AI diffusion”: WTO Deputy DG Hill

Highlighting the role of trade in accelerating the global adoption of artificial intelligence, Johanna Hill, Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organisation, on Friday said that trade is a key vehicle to facilitate discussions and diffusion of AI technology worldwide.

2026-02-20T13:53:46.792441+00:00 IST