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Exercise MILAN: Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN village

The Indian Navy on Sunday inaugurated the MILAN village as a part of the naval exercise MILAN 2026. The village has been created as an experience zone that brings together delegates and naval personnel from over 70 countries in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship, the Ministry of Defence noted in an official statement on Monday.

2026-02-16T07:23:28.236969+00:00 IST

Mumbai transforms to welcome French President Macron

Mumbai has put up posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of his arrival. During his February 16-19 India visit, Macron will meet PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai before travelling to Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the growing India-France partnership and cooperation in emerging technologies.

2026-02-16T07:08:23.806115+00:00 IST

UK delegation heads to India for AI Impact Summit 2026

The UK delegation is being led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, who are set to engage in high-level discussions and bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening technology ties between the United Kingdom and India.

2026-02-16T06:59:54.747861+00:00 IST

"AI outcome will not be accidental": CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran warns that AI's impact will depend on deliberate policy choices and must align with mass employability. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, he called for urgent structural reforms, large-scale skilling, and stronger foundational education to address the skill gap and secure inclusive growth and stability.

2026-02-16T06:49:18.118586+00:00 IST

Norway Envoy to India May-Elin Stener calls for stronger representation of women in AI development

Norway's envoy said that her country eyes a partnership with India to 'Democratize AI' at the New Delhi Summit

2026-02-16T06:38:43.680136+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Rights groups alarmed as bodies Baloch youth surface

Three Baloch youths, including students who had earlier been reported detained or missing, have been found dead in separate incidents across the province. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee described the deaths as part of what it alleges is a persistent pattern of enforced disappearances followed by extrajudicial killings, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-02-16T06:36:54.511285+00:00 IST

"AI lifts everyone up": Cisco MD Harish Krishnan in New Delhi

Harish Krishnan of Cisco Systems India highlighted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that AI is transforming social good and augmenting human skills. He emphasised Cisco's Krishi Mangal programme supporting 44,000 women farmers. The summit, running February 16-20 in New Delhi, focuses on sovereign AI and inclusive, trusted development.

2026-02-16T06:17:54.486441+00:00 IST

Hellenic Navy Chief accorded Guard of Honour in Delhi

Vice Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, Chief of the Hellenic Navy, received a Guard of Honour at South Block and laid a wreath at the National War Memorial. The visit highlights strengthening India-Greece defence ties, including new cooperation measures, industrial collaboration, and the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026.

2026-02-16T05:48:31.316385+00:00 IST

India-UK have joint sense of enthusiasm for where AI goes: UK AI

Kanishka Narayan, UK's AI Minister hailed the close tech ties between India and the United Kingdom and underlined that the recent visits by PM Modi and PM Starmer have further given impetus to the ties cutting across tech to trade.

2026-02-16T05:44:35.063807+00:00 IST

UNFPA’s Andrea Wojnar warns of AI accountability gap

Speaking on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in society, Wojnar emphasized that while AI presents enormous opportunities, it also reshapes the landscape of risk. "AI is reshaping risks but possiblities also. AI will influence safety," she said, underlining the dual nature of rapidly advancing technologies.

2026-02-16T04:59:52.549276+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Macron to inaugurate year of innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Mumbai on Tuesday where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron and the leaders will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 as per an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

2026-02-16T04:52:24.986359+00:00 IST

Soha Ali Khan calls for ethical AI safeguards

Speaking about the intersection of technology, gender and safety, Khan reflected on the remarkable transformation she has witnessed across India in recent years. "I've watched this transformation across India as well. Young women are built businesses online. Girls are still attending stories that one side was faced in entrepreneurs," she said, highlighting how digital platforms have opened doors for female entrepreneurship and storytelling.

2026-02-16T04:40:07.368399+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate AI Expo

As New Delhi transforms itself into the epicentre of the world's most consequential conversation on artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Global AI Impact Expo.

2026-02-16T03:21:28.981981+00:00 IST

"Family doctor denied permission to meet Imran," says sister

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum spoke out against Khan's treatment in jail and his worsening health. Khan has been in jail for over 800 days and his plight has been deteriorating raising serious concerns about his treatment in the jail.

2026-02-16T03:10:55.528569+00:00 IST

IFR: Thailand, Australia, Sri Lanka mark their naval presence

As India gets ready to host the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, the Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Thailand, Australia and Sri Lanka on Sunday.

2026-02-16T02:58:38.156284+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects three Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of three Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territory as of 6 am (local time) on Monday.

2026-02-16T01:10:59.079636+00:00 IST

Pak govt hikes petrol, diesel prices

Fuel for vehicles in Pakistan will now be costlier as the Pakistani government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by PKR 5 and PKR 7.32 per litre, respectively, for the next fortnight, The Express Tribune reported.

2026-02-15T23:19:23.677815+00:00 IST

Taiwan President assures public of strengthening defence sector

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, aka William Lai, on Sunday (local time) assured the public that the government would strengthen national defence and advance economic development, Taipei Times reported.

2026-02-15T22:04:56.644358+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Man arrested for attacking cleric Engineer Mirza

Pakistan police arrested a man for allegedly attacking cleric Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, Dawn reported.

2026-02-15T20:55:28.603616+00:00 IST

BNP chief assures steps against post-poll violence: Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer (party leader) Shafiqur Rahman said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has assured them of taking action to curb the post-poll violence in the country.

2026-02-15T19:27:08.005738+00:00 IST

Tarique Rahman pays courtesy visit to Jamaat-e-Islami chief

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy visit to the residence of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday, just days after the BNP's landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on February 12.

2026-02-15T16:50:05.273017+00:00 IST