Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and France share a strong commitment to democratic values, the rule of law, and a multipolar world, emphasising the need for reform of global institutions to address international challenges amid global uncertainties.
He stated that the nation needs defined budgets and should increase those budgets by at least double those of other countries so that India remains in the AI race. He noted, "We need to increase our budgets by at least double those of other countries, so that we are in the AI race."
Paris [France] / Singapore, February 17: Following the conclusion of Art Capital 2026 at the Grand Palais, Paris, Little Artists Art Studio, Singapore, has once again affirmed its position as a global leader in serious youth art education, marking a rare and consequential consecutive partici
U-19 World Cup winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not appear for his class 10 CBSE board exam at the Podar International School in Bihar on Tuesday and was marked absent.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 17: Fourteen-year-old Vivaan Agarwal from Jaipur, India, has been announced as the Junior Winner of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025, the world's oldest international writing competition for schools, organised by the Royal Commonweal
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that the global order is entering a messy and unpredictable transition. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, he highlighted the growing role of politics, security, and AI, while emphasising India's strategy of building
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on 28 January 2026, strictly in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 and the interna
New Delhi [India], February 17: 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story' continued its international journey with another grand premiere in Indonesia, soon after its high-profile overseas premiere in Malaysia. The historical romance, written and directed by Akbar Khan, is steadily expanding its gl
New Delhi [India], February 17: On 16 February 2026, Dr. Basant Goel was conferred with two distinguished honors--the U-N Book of World Records title and the Swabhiman Bharat Samman 2026--in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to humanitarian service, healthcare, and Gau Seva.
New Delhi [India], February 17: In an increasingly competitive beauty and wellness industry in India, building a premium salon brand that scales nationally and eyes global markets demands more than creative flair. It requires strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a sharp understa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described BRICS as an expanding global platform reflecting shifts in economic and political power. He highlighted its GDP strength, broader reach across regions, and cooperation initiatives such as the Northern Sea Route and the International North-Sout