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Education Must Lead the Responsible Use of AI, Says Estonian President Alar Karis at India AI Impact Summit

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: Emphasising that education will determine how responsibly Artificial Intelligence is used in society, Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia, called for strengthening public education systems to ensure ethical and equitable deployment of AI in classrooms. Speaking at a session titled “AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact” on…

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Cybersecurity and Smart AI Solutions Draw Massive Crowds at India AI Impact Summit 2026 Expo

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: The third day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 witnessed sustained enthusiasm at its sprawling Expo, where advanced artificial intelligence applications and cybersecurity innovations continued to attract heavy footfall despite adverse weather conditions. Spread across ten themed pavilions at Bharat Mandapam, the exhibition floor has emerged as one of…

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Manohar Lal Unveils Ministry of Power Pavilion Showcasing AI Innovations at AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the government’s push to integrate Artificial Intelligence into India’s rapidly evolving energy ecosystem. The pavilion, set up at Bharat Mandapam, presents a technology-driven roadmap for modernising the power sector…

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Sahil Dhaneshra Case: Mother Refuses Apology, Says ‘Nothing Can Bring Him Back’

NEW DELHI: Inna Makan, mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra who died in a road accident in Dwarka early this month, has refused to accept the apology of the accused minor driver’s father. Dhaneshra died on February 4 when his motorcycle was hit by a speeding SUV car in west Delhi’s Dwarka. The impact of the…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Charts AI Roadmap for Manufacturing Sector, Unveils AI-MET White Paper Concept at India AI Impact Summit

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday outlined India’s strategic priorities for integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) ecosystem, calling it a critical driver of productivity, competitiveness and long-term industrial growth. The Minister chaired a high-level strategic dialogue bringing together global academicians, industry…

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Pralhad Joshi Reviews AI-Driven Renewable Innovations at ISA Pavilion During India AI Impact Summit

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday visited the pavilion of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the India AI Impact Summit, underlining the need to align India’s clean energy push with parallel reforms in grid infrastructure. The pavilion, set up at Bharat Mandapam, showcased technology-led…

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Golden Era Begins: PM Modi Holds Key Talks With Spain, Finland; India-EU FTA in Spotlight

NEW DELHI: (Feb 18) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held separate meetings with President of Spain Pedro Sánchez and Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, and said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has ushered in a golden era in India-Europe relations. Modi said he had a productive meeting with President Pedro Sánchez and discussed…

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India sharpens focus on developing an AI for real-world use, says Ashwini Vaishnaw at AI Impact Summit

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said India is sharply focused on developing artificial intelligence (AI) for practical, real-world use, with special attention on edge AI, enterprise productivity and large population-scale challenges such as healthcare, agriculture and climate change. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Vaishnaw said the government’s approach…

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AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Narendra Modi Outlines India’s Global Leadership Vision in Artificial Intelligence

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: As the national capital plays host to the high-profile AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated India’s strategic roadmap for emerging as a leading force in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. In a conversation with news agency Asian News International (ANI), the Prime Minister emphasised that India stands at…

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LOK SABHA SPEAKER REPRESENTS INDIA AT SWEARING – IN CEREMONY OF BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER MR. TARIQUE RAHMAN

New Delhi / Dhaka; 17 February, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, today. On this occasion, Shri Birla extended warm congratulations to  Tarique Rahman, on behalf of the people of India. Lok Sabha Speaker also met Prime…

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