Condolences have poured in from the Ambassadors of Japan, Argentina and the British High Commissioner to India over the blast which took place in Delhi on Monday evening.
The Ambassador highlighted the dual importance of the visit, noting its timing with the unprecedented Global Peace Prayer Festival and the 70th birthday celebrations of His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan.
The year 2026 will mark a major milestone for India and France as both nations come together to celebrate the "Year of India-France Innovation," providing opportunities for startups and innovators from both countries to collaborate, stated Anne Bouverot, France's Special Envoy for Artificial
In an interview with ANI, Bouverot explained how most AI systems today show limited cultural views. "AI chatbots are like concentrated packs of culture or expressions of culture. You can think about the very few languages in which the chatbots are available. If you ask for an image of a wedd
India's participation at the summit reaffirms its commitment to climate responsibility under Prime Minister Modi's 'Panchamrit' vision, which focuses on renewable energy, sustainable growth, and climate justice.
In an interview with ANI, Bouverot stated that France is eager to collaborate with India on issues related to AI ethics, regulation, and accountability, noting that both countries share similar priorities in protecting citizens while promoting technological advancement.
France's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Anne Bouverot, on Thursday declared that 2026 will be the year of French-Indian innovation, highlighting the deepening collaboration between the two nations ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026 to be hosted in India.
India's collaboration on lithium with Chile holds a very promising future, Chile's Ambassador to India, Juan Angulo, said, emphasising Santiago's intention to play a deeper role in the lithium-based products ecosystem in India.
"If we look at October statistics, India continues buying huge quantities of Russian feedstock. Approximately at the same level as lately, about 1.75 million barrels per day," the envoy said as per the official TASS news outlet.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, in London on Tuesday and discussed ways to boost trade, education, innovation, and diaspora collaboration between Andhra Pradesh and the UK.
"As a formal member of APEC, it is natural for Taiwan to engage and interact with other member economies through both multilateral and bilateral occasions during the summit," MOFA said, after Beijing's protest over the brief exchange between Japan's Prime Minister and Taiwan's APEC envoy.