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"We have a lot to do together": UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan calls for deeper ties with India

UK Minister for AI and Online Safety Kanishka Narayan emphasised the need for deeper UK-India cooperation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted shared values and aligned AI trajectories, describing the summit as impactful and expressing strong interest in expanding bilateral collaborations in the digital and AI sectors.

2026-02-19T09:38:20.386253+00:00 IST

“Principally, PM Modi and Iran think along the same lines”

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Chitsaz highlighted the alignment between Iran's digital vision and the approach championed by Narendra Modi.

2026-02-19T09:15:49.254901+00:00 IST

‘AI should start from youth’: Zimbabwe Envoy hails PM Modi

Zimbabwe's Ambassador Stella Nkomo praised PM Modi's address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, saying it aligns perfectly with her country's goals: youth-led innovation and making AI accessible to all as a strategic tool for progress.

2026-02-19T09:11:34.856027+00:00 IST

Macron calls for inclusive global AI push

Addressing an audience of policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts, the French President underscored the urgency of shaping AI governance through collaboration rather than competition.

2026-02-19T08:58:12.632000+00:00 IST

"Glass Box, not Black Box": PM proposes 3-point global framework

HE called an end of "black box" algorithms culture, where AI decision-making is opaque and hidden. He advocated for a shift toward total transparency. Invoking a famous thought experiment in AI safety research, the PM warned of the "Paperclip Problem"- a scenario where an AI with a narrow goal like making paperclips consumes all available resources because it lacks a moral compass.

2026-02-19T08:45:06.769697+00:00 IST

“AI has to be inclusive, we need to make AI available for all

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Raffard underscored President Macron's active engagement in global AI discussions and collaboration with India on the subject.

2026-02-19T08:44:14.038083+00:00 IST

“India can be a global power in AI”: Italian Ambassador

Italy's Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli, praised India's rapid AI progress, calling its trajectory impressive and predicting it will become a global AI power. He stressed the mutual benefits of India-Italy and Europe partnering on human-centric, ethical AI development.

2026-02-19T08:40:54.393465+00:00 IST

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ETGE marked 29th anniversary of Ghulja massacre

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) marked the 29th anniversary of the 1997 Ghulja Massacre, renewing its call for decisive international action against China's policies in East Turkistan, as noted in a post shared by ETGE on X.

2026-02-09T06:35:34.409332+00:00 IST

Trump credits record market, national security gains to tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed credit for the record stock market performance and gains in American national security--calling it driven by tariffs. He also predicted Dow to touch a record 100,000 by the end of his term.

2026-02-09T05:17:47.571996+00:00 IST

Trump hails Japan PM Takaichi's win

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory in today's very important Vote." He described Takaichi as "a highly respected and very popular Leader" and said her decision to call an election had "paid off big time."

2026-02-09T01:20:00.474157+00:00 IST

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WEF: Macron slams US tariff threats

"Competition from the USA through trade agreements undermines our trade interests, demands maximum concessions, and openly aims to weaken and subordinate Europe, combined with the endless accumulation of new tariffs that are fundamentally unacceptable--especially when used as leverage against territorial sovereignty," Macron said.

2026-01-20T14:12:43.108551+00:00 IST

EU on cusp of historic trade deal with India: EU Commission Prez

The President of the European Commission said she will travel to India next weekend

2026-01-20T13:38:25.060958+00:00 IST

Soren heads to Davos to participate in inter-ministerial panel

"En route to the inter-ministerial panel Capital in Action: Scaling Energy Systems Through Policy, Finance & Regional Leadership, discussing with the Chief Secretary on positioning Jharkhand as a global player in energy security," Soren posted on X.

2026-01-20T13:15:14.970728+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Canada announces to stop research funding with Chinese military

Innovation Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne announced on Tuesday that Ottawa has instructed the Canada Foundation for Innovation and federal research granting councils to screen funding requests from Canadian universities that are collaborating on sensitive research with China and other hostile states.

2023-02-17T23:06:35.260634+00:00 IST

Jaishankar to address Sydney Dialogue tomorrow

Sydney Dialogue will discuss the Australia-India relationship, and how the two countries can further deepen their close collaboration and contribution to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

2023-02-17T16:49:01.405395+00:00 IST

Canadian MP condemns defacing of Ram Mandir in Mississauga

"It is with pain and anguish that I state the Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple in Mississauga has become the latest target of hate crime. In recent times other Hindu temples across Canada have been targets of hate crimes by anti-Hindu and anti-India groups," Aryan said in the parliament as per the statement shared by MP on Twitter.

2023-02-17T01:29:16.033910+00:00 IST

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MEA highlights key developments of India-Botswana cooperation during President Murmu's state visit

MEA said that Botswana's leadership expressed strong interest in India's digital transformation initiatives. "The leadership of Botswana also conveyed their keen interest in learning about the deployment of digital public infrastructure in India and how we are leveraging technology to improve the delivery of citizen-centric services, the deployment of e-governance, and overall economic efficiency across the government."

2025-11-13T18:27:38.856816+00:00 IST

Eight cheetahs handed to India under ‘Project Cheetah’

President Droupadi Murmu and Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko visited the Mokolodi Game Reserve. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit was "a gesture symbolising the shared commitment to wildlife conservation." President Boko also "formally handed over eight cheetahs to India" under Project Cheetah.

2025-11-13T17:32:09.021762+00:00 IST

“Economic cooperation was central”: MEA on India-Botswana talks

During the visit, the Vice President of Botswana Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe and Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations, also called on President Murmu.

2025-11-13T16:58:04.566288+00:00 IST

Asia

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Violence erupts in PoGB over Ayatollah Khamenei's death

Demonstrations in Gilgit and Skardu turned violent, with multiple government and international offices set ablaze and casualties during clashes between protesters and security forces.

2026-03-03T12:43:48.413799+00:00 IST

IAEA confirms damage to Iran's nuclear fuel plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday confirmed damage to the Natanz Nuclear facility in Iran but clarified that there was no radiological impact.

2026-03-03T12:41:50.917830+00:00 IST

India calls for restraint as Iran, Gulf conflict escalates

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday in a statement expressed deep concern on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T11:35:51.833289+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE announces successful interception of several Iranian missiles

The fallen debris also resulted in one civilian death of an asian nationality. The authorities confirmed that the security situation in the UAE remains stable and that all concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock.

2026-02-28T11:54:20.869823+00:00 IST

'Bottom line is very clear, Iranian regime is going down'

The might of Israel and American forces who have initiated a joint operation against Iran is overwhelming, and the bottom line is very clear that the regime in Tehran is going down, Amir Avivi, Brigadier General (retd) and founder and CEO of the Israel Defence and Security Forum (IDSF) has said.

2026-02-28T11:27:55.033674+00:00 IST

Hyrbyair Marri alleges Pakistani aggression against Afghanistan

Baloch nationalist leader Hyrbyair Marri has levelled strong allegations against Pakistan, accusing it of repeated military aggression against Afghanistan and continued occupation of Balochistan, in a detailed post shared on X.

2026-02-28T10:24:03.169742+00:00 IST

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Brazil pitches greater cooperation in Pharma sector

The initiative comes days after the launch of the Brazilian Association of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry in Brasilia, intended to act as an institutional bridge between Indian drugmakers and the Brazilian market by facilitating partnerships, investments and regulatory compliance.

2026-02-19T08:37:57.790045+00:00 IST

Asia

Clerics call for justice, transparent probes to address Balochist

The remarks were made at a joint press conference following a seminar titled "Restoring Peace in Balochistan and Confidence-Building: The Institutional Responsibilities of Ulema and Mashaykh," as reported by Dawn.

2026-02-19T08:34:44.915816+00:00 IST

Asia

"India, Swiss share common AI values": SNSF President Schwede

Swiss President Guy Parmelin and SNSF President Torsten Schwede praised PM Modi's human-centric AI vision. Backing the "People, Progress, Planet" framework, they highlighted shared values in responsible AI. Switzerland aims to deepen collaboration with India, integrating the "Delhi Principles" into upcoming global dialogues in Geneva and beyond.

2026-02-19T08:00:16.322388+00:00 IST

Asia

"India's leadership in Sovereign AI great to watch," says Sam

"India, the world's largest democracy, is well-positioned to lead in AI, not just to build it, but to shape it and decide what our future's going to look like. And it's important to move quickly. On our current trajectory, we believe we may be only a couple of years away from early versions of true superintelligence. If we are right, by the end of 2028, more of the world's intellectual capacity could reside inside of data centers than outside of them."

2026-02-19T07:58:23.358239+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi invokes Lord Buddha’s teachings for global AI roadmap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global cooperation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling AI a major opportunity for humanity. He stressed "right action" and timely decisions, invoked Lord Buddha's teachings, and cited COVID-19 collaboration as proof that collective efforts can address global challenges effectively.

2026-02-19T07:38:19.857446+00:00 IST

Asia

AI Summit 2026: Sam Altman hails India as global AI leader

"It is amazing to be here, obviously the work happening in India and the adoption of AI is leading the world, and I can't wait to see what goes next," Altman told ANI.

2026-02-19T07:16:34.298418+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Gul Plaza fire probe reveals safety and response failures

Fresh disclosures before the judicial commission on the Gul Plaza fire pointed to major failures in emergency preparedness and response. Testimony cited missing safety systems, delayed fire engines, extreme blaze conditions, and poor inter-agency coordination. The probe is examining whether systemic negligence and inadequate infrastructure worsened the scale of the tragedy.

2026-02-19T07:15:49.195483+00:00 IST

Asia

“We are glad PM Modi will be visiting Israel”

In an exclusive interview with ANI, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, he said, "Prime Minister Modi has set the vision for the future, it's not the vision just for India, but the vision for the future of AI as a tool to serve humanity. We do believe that India and Israel, joint forces with the capacity, with the capabilities, and with the energy that both nations have, we can be a huge engine, a positive engine for the future of AI, and of course, to contribute to the benefit and for the progress of humanity in the future."

2026-02-19T07:13:52.540274+00:00 IST

Asia

AI's "humble beginnings" to scientific discovery: Demis Hassabis

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis praised PM Modi for convening the AI summit at a "pivotal moment." Reflecting on AI's journey from a 2010 "dream" to reality, he emphasized his lifelong passion for using the technology to accelerate international cooperation and "advance scientific discovery" for the benefit of humanity.

2026-02-19T06:58:35.509841+00:00 IST

Middle East

US moves forces into W Asia for possible strikes against Iran

The comes amidst Iran and Russia announcing joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman to deter any "unilateral action" in the region. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford was approaching Gibraltar on Wednesday as it made its way to join the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the region, the NYT said.

2026-02-19T06:43:44.105684+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Protest held over disputed police encounter in Karachi

Families of Baloch missing persons protested outside the Karachi Press Club, alleging a student, Hamdan Baloch, was killed in a staged police encounter after enforced disappearance. The family disputed CTD's claims and demanded the body's release. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee called for a criminal case, autopsy, and judicial inquiry.

2026-02-19T06:24:32.396243+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman outlines 180-day priority plan

In this plan, he has focused on four key areas. First, he aims to improve the law and order situation. Second, he plans to control the prices of essential goods. Third, he has emphasized ensuring uninterrupted electricity and gas supplies, as well as reducing the cost of living. Fourth, he stated that public transport, especially the railway system, must be improved for better connectivity. In addition, he strongly directed efforts toward fighting corruption.

2026-02-19T06:02:53.985429+00:00 IST

Asia

"While some see fear in AI, India finds its future in it," says PM Modi at AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in India's AI-driven future at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted AI's rapid growth, stressed ethical responsibility, called for skilling and reskilling, advocated democratisation of AI for the Global South, and urged global standards to address risks such as deepfakes.

2026-02-19T05:56:44.685619+00:00 IST

Asia

"AI needs to be democratic for all," says PM Modi

The Prime Minister highlighted how using AI sovereignly can help build a better nation and said that it was key to understand what we can do with AI in the present

2026-02-19T05:29:53.256421+00:00 IST