Asia

Democratisation of AI guides India's vision for tech's future

With New Delhi set to host the Global AI Impact Summit next week- India's vision for the future of technology is guided by a simple yet powerful idea: democratisation of AI.

2026-02-14T09:23:38.993220+00:00 IST

Campus fury after killing exposes governance failures in Pakistan

According to The Express Tribune, invigilators had already handed out question papers in several rooms when an announcement ordered the exams to be cancelled. Staff moved swiftly to gather the papers back, while anxiety spread among students aware that protests were swelling at the main entrance. The university soon declared an indefinite closure as crowds intensified their chants against police and campus officials.

2026-02-14T09:21:23.269100+00:00 IST

BNP thanks PM Modi for congratulatory message on winning

In a post on X, the BNP expressed appreciation for Modi's message and recognition of its leadership. "Thank you very much, Honourable @narendramodi. We greatly appreciate your kind acknowledgment of Mr. Tarique Rahman's leadership in securing the BNP's decisive win in the national elections. This outcome reflects the trust and confidence the people of Bangladesh have placed in our leadership and in the democratic process."

2026-02-14T08:57:12.113237+00:00 IST

Joint special forces exercise KHANJAR strengthens defence ties

The 13th edition of the India - Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR is currently underway at Missamari in Assam, strengthening defence cooperation, interoperability and tactical synergy between the elite forces of both nations. The exercise commenced on 4 February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 17 February 2026 as per the Indian Army.

2026-02-14T08:44:47.486558+00:00 IST

Women still pushed to the margins in Pakistan’s newsrooms: Report

Women remain drastically underrepresented across Pakistan's mainstream media, with their presence largely confined to soft beats, while men continue to dominate decision-making and reporting roles. The findings come from the Pakistan chapter of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), released by its local partner, Uks Research Centre.

2026-02-14T08:31:50.781674+00:00 IST

President of the Republic of Slovakia to attend AI Impact Summit

In a post on X, he wrote, "President @PellegriniP_ will be part of AI Impact Summit. He will meet PM @narendramodi and other global leaders. Historic engagement will give new momentum to SK-IN relations & strengthen our partnership in innovation&responsible AI."

2026-02-14T08:05:57.280962+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to lead UAE delegation

The Summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, innovators, and experts from across the world to deliberate on the way forward for AI.

2026-02-14T07:20:29.784788+00:00 IST

Debt trap deepening keeps Pak economy on edge

Pakistan's fragile external financing framework continues to undermine economic stability, with policymakers stating that dependence on foreign loans leaves the country exposed to recurring crises. Business representatives and economists argue that recent improvements in reserves do not resolve the structural weaknesses embedded in the repayment schedule, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-02-14T06:50:14.220554+00:00 IST

AI Impact Summit 2026 to spotlight inclusive and responsible AI

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X, "Anchored in the principles of People, Planet and Progress. Our Ambassadors and Consuls General wrote articles in publications around the world in the build-up to the upcoming India-AI Impact Summit."

2026-02-14T06:49:47.533284+00:00 IST

Jaishankar pays tributes to Pulwama attack heroes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday paid tributes to the heroes of the Pulwama terror attack and said that their sacrifice strengthens India's resolve to pursue zero-tolerance against cross-border terrorism.

2026-02-14T06:45:21.345349+00:00 IST

Pakistani forces accused of sweeping raids: Balochistan Post

New allegations of enforced disappearances have surfaced from different districts of Balochistan after security forces carried out a series of raids, families stated according to a report by the Balochistan Post.

2026-02-14T06:31:56.757314+00:00 IST

Sovereign AI leap: 12 indigenous models at India AI Impact Summit

The India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi will showcase 12 Indian startups building indigenous AI foundation models under the IndiaAI Mission. Focused on multilingual, inclusive and responsible innovation, the summit highlights AI for governance, healthcare, education, and enterprise, strengthening India's sovereign AI capabilities.

2026-02-14T05:42:54.832568+00:00 IST

AI-India Impact Summit sets tone for an aspirational India

The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, technology companies, innovators, and experts to showcase and deliberate on the transformative potential of AI for inclusive growth, governance, and sustainable development.

2026-02-14T05:30:39.707968+00:00 IST

‘India important to AI’: Industry leaders ahead of AI Summit

Ahead of the anticipated Global AI Impact Summit which New Delhi is set to host next week, industry leaders have praised India's AI policy ecosystem and described the country as integral to AI.

2026-02-14T04:21:22.757900+00:00 IST

Global AI Impact Summit: PM Modi underlines coming together

As India is set to host the Global AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined how the coming together of world and tech leaders would help advance efforts in building a better world.

2026-02-14T03:08:25.968846+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 1 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's military said they monitored the situation.

2026-02-14T01:41:16.753063+00:00 IST

New PM of B'desh may think of lifting ban on AL: Ex envoy

Sikri, in a conversation with ANI, said that although the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's alliance and Jamaat-e-Islami's alliance were neck to neck, the former performed well.

2026-02-14T01:38:59.391279+00:00 IST