Asia

"Need to include humans in loop in every stage of AI adoption"

Vanessa Smith, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, ServiceNow and President, ServiceNow.org US says the approach to AI should be Human centric.

2026-02-18T10:33:02.505131+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Estonian President Alar Karis at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Estonian President Alar Karis in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Karis highlighted shared historical experiences, Estonia's digital and AI initiatives, invited Indian investment, and expressed concern over Russia's aggression in Ukraine, emphasising India-Estonia ties based on democracy and sovereignty.

2026-02-18T10:31:18.118746+00:00 IST

"India is a very positive case study": Meta's Alexandr Wang

Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang praised India as a "very positive case study" in artificial intelligence, citing its strong talent pool and growing startup ecosystem. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, he noted India has more consumer AI startups than the United States.

2026-02-18T09:56:21.544009+00:00 IST

India shows enormous optimism in AI, says Rishi Sunak

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak highlighted the global contrast in AI perception, noting India's high levels of trust and optimism compared to prevailing anxiety in the West. He emphasised that bridging this confidence gap requires strategic policy intervention alongside technical progress to ensure widespread acceptance of the technology.

2026-02-18T09:38:33.164259+00:00 IST

India AI Impact Summit draws youth engagement

The event, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and students, highlighted not only India's growing ambitions in AI but also the importance of building a bridge between rapid technological development and public understanding.

2026-02-18T09:37:18.066572+00:00 IST

Netherlands PM Schoof arrives in India for AI Summit

Prime Minister of Netherlands Dick Schoof arrived in India on Wednesday as the country hosts the seminal summit on artificial intelligence, bringing together leaders from across the world.

2026-02-18T09:21:06.060578+00:00 IST

Losar, the Tibetan New Year celebration begins

They are welcoming the Fire Horse Year 2153 and bidding farewell to the Wood Snake Year 2152. The Religion and Culture Department of the Tibetan government-in-exile is organising special traditional prayers on this occasion at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang, in the North Indian hill station of Dharamshala on Wednesday morning.

2026-02-18T09:20:25.083612+00:00 IST

French President Emmanuel Macron leaves for New Delhi

They arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday for their scheduled visit to India, which runs through February 19. They were received by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Mumbai airport.

2026-02-18T09:05:14.056187+00:00 IST

"Google can work with our talented students and professionals": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held key meetings with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Spain's President Pedro Sanchez during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Discussions focused on AI, trade, and future technologies. The Prime Minister highlighted AI's growing role in India's IT sector and projected strong economic opportunities ahead.

2026-02-18T08:54:53.143609+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Croatian PM Andrej Plenković

On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, where the two leaders reviewed India-Croatia ties and explored avenues to expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, information and communication technologies, innovation, and clean energy.

2026-02-18T08:44:50.737691+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Ramadan price surge exposes policy paralysis as Karachi

As Ramadan approaches, frustration is mounting across Karachi's markets, where residents say unchecked inflation and weak governance have turned the month of Ramadan into a financial ordeal.

2026-02-18T08:19:19.906047+00:00 IST

PM Modi's vision for India becoming "AI powerhouse" resonates

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw echoed PM Modi, who in his interview to ANI hailed India's talent and entrepreneurial energy to become an AI powerhouse.

2026-02-18T08:12:21.277158+00:00 IST

Trade deficit deepens as Pakistan’s external fragility resurfaces

Pakistan's external position has again come under strain during the first seven months of FY 2025-26, as a ballooning trade deficit offset improvements in remittances and services exports.

2026-02-18T08:11:24.967514+00:00 IST

India pushes AI-powered energy stack

Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA) has underscored the urgent need for digital infrastructure to support the rapid expansion of decentralized renewable energy, particularly solar power, in India and other developing nations at AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-18T07:56:04.555432+00:00 IST

EY showcases 'Scout' robot and AI solutions at India AI Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, EY India showcased 'Scout,' an autonomous robot for industrial inspections. Alongside physical AI, EY Partner Hari Balaji highlighted digital solutions for tax, HR, and workforce management, demonstrating how GenAI bridges the gap between data dashboards and real-world industrial operations.

2026-02-18T07:54:25.251294+00:00 IST

Impact Summit: Tech leaders echo PM's AI 'force multiplier' view

Tech leaders have echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for AI in India

2026-02-18T07:48:31.628308+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of shielding death squads as killings

Fresh allegations of state-backed violence have surfaced in Balochistan after the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) claimed that a 23-year-old man from Tump was gunned down by an armed group allegedly operating with official support.

2026-02-18T07:29:14.248190+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Modi meets Serbian President Aleksandar

The bilateral meeting follows President Vucic's arrival in Delhi on Tuesday to participate in the summit. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.

2026-02-18T07:26:53.242449+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Finland PM Petteri Orpo on Wednesday on the side-lines of the Global AI Impact Summit being held here at the Hyderabad House.

2026-02-18T06:46:36.060864+00:00 IST

PM Modi recieves Spanish Prez Pedro Sánchez at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez in New Delhi on February 18, 2026, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Sanchez arrived to attend the summit, which promotes human-centric, sustainable AI globally. The visit strengthens India-Spain ties amid their Dual Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI.

2026-02-18T06:23:24.510722+00:00 IST

Seychelles VP Sebastien Pillay arrives in India for AI Summit

Seychelles Vice-President Sebastien Pillay arrived in India on Wednesday for the global AI Impact Summit being hosted here in the national capital. He was received by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary.

2026-02-18T06:10:28.370360+00:00 IST