Asia

"AI can do many things, but can't yet fix Delhi's traffic": Sunak

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a light hearted remarks on Delhi's traffic congestion as he apologised for the delay in the joint session with UK Deputy PM David Lammy at the British High Commission here.

2026-02-19T22:54:24.172092+00:00 IST

"Going to put 200% tariffs": Trump on India-Pakistan “ceasefire"

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of saving millions of lives during the India and Pakistan conflict in 2024, stating that he threatened to impose a "200 per cent tariff" and both countries halted the conflict as there's "nothing like money."

2026-02-19T21:10:26.939187+00:00 IST

“Thank You, India!”: French President Macron concludes his visit

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a "Thank You" note to India as he concluded his visit during which he also attended the AI Summit in India.

2026-02-19T21:05:31.265615+00:00 IST

India-UAE ties deepen with visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

During the visit, the Crown Prince met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit. The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring strong political, cultural, commercial, energy and people-to-people ties.

2026-02-19T19:34:59.473305+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets world leaders; outlines MANAV AI vision 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined MANAV AI Vision at the AI Impact Summit 2026 and held a series of meetings with global leaders on the sidelines of the mega event to foster bilateral cooperation.

2026-02-19T17:59:57.628948+00:00 IST

Switzerland to host 2027 AI Summit in Geneva

Switzerland will host the next AI Summit in Geneva in 2027, Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced during his address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, highlighting Switzerland's commitment to advancing global dialogue on the responsible use and governance of artificial intelligence (AI).

2026-02-19T17:42:41.594737+00:00 IST

US President Trump congratulates Bangladesh PM Rahman

In an official release by the White House, US President Donald Trump said, "The partnership between our countries is based on mutual respect and a shared interest in fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific where strong, sovereign nations can prosper."

2026-02-19T17:05:13.767347+00:00 IST

Safeguards key as India, Netherlands advance ethical AI:PM Schoof

Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday said that innovation in artificial intelligence must not be accelerated at the cost of safeguards, stressing the need for responsible development as part of the growing India-Netherlands partnership on ethical AI.

2026-02-19T16:52:35.998140+00:00 IST

"No better place than India to discuss AI transformation": Sunak

"We do need a regular forum, where we can all meet and discuss this technology, and that is what this Summit provides under Prime Modi's leadership. This summit will deliver impact; it will show us how we can make AI work, not just for the developed world but for the developing world too," Sunak said.

2026-02-19T16:11:58.286781+00:00 IST

India, Kenya ink pact for DigiLocker pilot project

India and Kenya on Thursday signed an Implementation Framework Agreement for a DigiLocker pilot project in Kenya on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in the national capital, marking a significant step forward in bilateral digital cooperation.

2026-02-19T16:08:02.542486+00:00 IST

Bhutan PM meets Indian industry leaders on sidelines of AI Summit

Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay on Thursday held a series of meetings with leading Indian industry figures on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, discussing collaboration in technology, digital infrastructure, connectivity, clean energy and sustainable development.

2026-02-19T15:53:53.424135+00:00 IST

“Decided to double trade”: Finnish PM on meeting with PM Modi

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Thursday said he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to "double trade" between the two nations and to enhance the bilateral relations and cooperation during their meeting on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, noting the "huge potential" in expanding trade and technological collaboration.

2026-02-19T15:31:58.119743+00:00 IST

President Murmu meets Prez of Estonia, Slovakia, Serbia

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday held high-level meetings with the Presidents of Estonia, Slovakia and Serbia at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, emphasising enhanced cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies, trade and bilateral partnerships as part of the world leaders' visit to the country for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-19T14:42:48.625446+00:00 IST

French President Emmanuel Macron departs from Delhi Airport

Earlier in the day, on the India-France bilateral relationship, the French President said the partnership stands at its highest point, with both countries seeking to deepen cooperation across technology, innovation and strategic sectors.

2026-02-19T14:37:10.910131+00:00 IST

President Lula highlights need for balanced AI Governance at Indi

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday urged the creation of multilateral global governance for artificial intelligence while addressing the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in New Delhi. He cautioned that unchecked technological expansion could deepen inequalities and concentrate power in a few countries and corporations.

2026-02-19T14:03:28.771838+00:00 IST

AI summit in India has global importance": Bhutan PM

Speaking to ANI, he said, "I'm delighted to be in India to take part in the AI Impact Summit. You may say this is the first summit to be held in the global south. This is what I've heard from several people: that this is the first time that the AI summit is being held in the global south. Yeah, that is true, but more than the global south, the AI summit being held in India really has global importance, not just the global south."

2026-02-19T13:49:51.435979+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Greek PM amid AI Summit

The Greek PM arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the ongoing India-AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-19T13:45:15.303585+00:00 IST

At AI Summit: Altman-Amodei clenched fist moment goes viral

In 2021, Amodei left OpenAI over reported disagreements and soon after, co-founded Anthropic, positioning it as a safety-focused alternative in the AI race.

2026-02-19T13:36:30.331341+00:00 IST

Free speech needs respect, transparency: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasised that free speech must be grounded in respect and transparency, while asserting that the bilateral relationship between India and France is currently at its "highest point".

2026-02-19T13:02:04.943720+00:00 IST

"Commitment to accessibility, inclusion using AI": PM Modi

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, " My speech at the AI Impact Summit included real-time translation in sign language using AI. It reflects our commitment to accessibility and inclusion when it comes to AI. We will always work to ensure that technology and public discourse are accessible to persons with disabilities."

2026-02-19T12:59:05.622273+00:00 IST

Indians, who are currently customers, want to co-produce with us”

"The Indians, who are currently customers, want to co-produce with us; we have seen the Rafale here, but they want to co-produce combat aircraft in India. They want to handle more of the maintenance, which is legitimate," Macron said.

2026-02-19T12:26:28.289004+00:00 IST