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PM Modi to join world leaders, address AI Impact Summit today

PM Narendra Modi is hosting world leaders at Bharat Mandapam for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Following a day of high-level bilateral meetings and cultural events, PM Narendra Modi will deliver a keynote address today, outlining India's vision for human-centric AI and global technological growth.

2026-02-19T02:30:22.866692+00:00 IST

VAdm Sobti holds bilateral talks with German fleet Commander

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti held bilateral interaction with Commander of the German Fleet and Supporting Forces Vice Admiral Axel Deertz on the sidelines of Exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam.

2026-02-19T00:45:46.125330+00:00 IST

Tony Blair Institute Country Director hails AI Summit

Country Director India at the Tony Blair Institute, Vivek Agarwal, hailed the AI Impact Summit 2026, saying that the Centre has moved the conversation around artificial intelligence from being a technology subject to a public policy issue.

2026-02-18T23:12:13.824734+00:00 IST

UK Education Hub to advance India–UK Vision 2035 launched

Advancing the education objectives of the India-UK Vision 2035, David Lammy, UK Deputy Prime Minister inaugurated the UK Education Hub at the British Council, the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, in the presence of Lindy Cameron OB CBE, British High Commissioner to India, Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council, Prof Eloise Philips, the Academic Provost of the Southampton University Delhi, and dignitaries from India and UK, including Steve Smith, the UK's Champion for International Education.

2026-02-18T22:45:18.618987+00:00 IST

"Some of greatest computer scientists in US are of Indian origin,

Ganguli, while talking to ANI, said that India is now poised to retain a lot of its talent and really grow homegrown, sovereign AI.

2026-02-18T22:20:06.124825+00:00 IST

India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce launched

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday addressed the launch of the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, a press release by the ministry said.

2026-02-18T21:31:02.798346+00:00 IST

AI is booming in India": Netherlands PM Dick Schoof

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof hailed the AI Impact Summit 2026, noting an artificial intelligence boom in India.

2026-02-18T20:52:19.930427+00:00 IST

“India has one of deepest pools of AI talent,” Ex UK PM Sunak say

Sunak said that several countries are investing in developing practical solutions in India.

2026-02-18T18:15:22.330121+00:00 IST

Nepal’s Ex king calls for all-side consensus before March 5 polls

Issuing a video statement on Wednesday evening the former king stated that the upcoming election alone cannot resolve all of Nepal's problems.

2026-02-18T18:10:12.792166+00:00 IST

US Under Secy Kimmitt leads ITA delegation to Bengaluru

US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt led a delegation of officials from the International Trade Administration (ITA) to Bengaluru, holding discussions with leading American and Indian technology firms on artificial intelligence and strengthening US-India tech collaboration ahead of their participation in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

2026-02-18T18:03:16.830858+00:00 IST

World leaders Join PM Modi at AI Summit Dinner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and global leaders attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 immersed themselves in a vibrant display of India's rich cultural traditions during a special dinner and cultural programme at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T17:48:40.428782+00:00 IST

VP Radhakrishnan meets Chief AI officer of Meta, Qualcomm CEO

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday met with top global technology leaders, including the Chief AI Officer of Meta and the President and CEO of Qualcomm, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

2026-02-18T17:47:37.916998+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds talks with world leaders on AI Summit sidelines

World leaders converged in New Delhi on Wednesday as the Global India AI Impact Summit 2026 continued, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding several high-level bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the event.

2026-02-18T17:25:34.300583+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address AI Impact Summit 2026 tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

2026-02-18T17:05:24.110166+00:00 IST

Macron shares AI Image with PM Modi ahead of AI Impact Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron sparked buzz on social media today with a creative post featuring an AI-generated image alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling excitement for the ongoing AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-18T16:29:19.279373+00:00 IST

TECC Rep sees strong AI collaboration with India

Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, Mumin Chen, on Wednesday underscored the expanding opportunities for AI collaboration between Taiwan and India, citing robust Taiwanese investments in the semiconductor sector in the country as a key driver for future technological partnerships.

2026-02-18T16:28:24.319910+00:00 IST

Greek PM arrives in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said the visit is expected to further strengthen the India-Greece Strategic Partnership.

2026-02-18T16:20:46.432219+00:00 IST

India, France launch Indo-French Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS

In a landmark move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare and emerging technologies, Union Minister for Health JP Nadda, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, inaugurated the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T15:47:19.355631+00:00 IST

"Summit is working towards fairness in AI accessibility," says Ca

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Solomon said Canada is focused on strengthening partnerships with India across key sectors, particularly in AI and technology.

2026-02-18T15:34:57.826986+00:00 IST

Norway, India share democratic approach to AI: Minister

Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung said on Wednesday that the Nordic country is keen to collaborate with India on ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) as India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

2026-02-18T15:11:59.581910+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds talks with Croatia PM on enhancing bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

2026-02-18T15:08:27.729405+00:00 IST