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Swiss President Guy Parmelin Backs India’s Push to Democratize Artificial Intelligence at AI Impact Summit
Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Wednesday expressed strong support for India’s efforts to democratize artificial intelligence (AI), endorsing the broader goals of the ongoing AI Impact Summit in New Delhi....
President Murmu Witnesses International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam
President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on February 18, 2026. Navies from more than 70 countries participated in the grand maritime event. Addressing the...
Galgotias University Clarifies After Chinese Robot Dog Row at AI Summit
Galgotias University on Tuesday issued a clarification after facing criticism for allegedly presenting a Chinese robot dog as its own innovation at the ongoing AI summit in Delhi. The controversy...
India Pushes for Higher Local Content in New Rafale Fighter Jet Deal with France
India has pressed France to ensure maximum localisation in the proposed procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a strong push for 50–60% indigenous content in aircraft to be manufactured...
Rajya Sabha Elections Scheduled for March 16
The Election Commission of India announced biennial Rajya Sabha elections across ten states, covering 37 seats, with polling set for March 16, 2026. The notification will be issued on February...
Delhi Traffic Advisory Today: Restrictions in Central Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Wednesday, February 18, in view of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam. Special traffic arrangements will...
Sundar Pichai Arrives in India for AI Impact Summit 2026, To Deliver Keynote on February 20
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., arrived in India on Tuesday to attend the high-profile AI Impact Summit 2026. The India-born, US-based tech leader is scheduled to deliver...
Delhi University Imposes One-Month Ban on Protests Amid Tensions Over UGC Anti-Casteism Rules
Delhi University (DU) has imposed a one-month ban on public meetings, demonstrations, processions, and protests across its campus, citing concerns over safety, traffic obstruction, and public order. The order, issued...
Bill Gates to Deliver Keynote at AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Gates Foundation Confirms
The Gates Foundation has confirmed that Bill Gates will attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 and deliver his keynote address as scheduled, dismissing media reports suggesting otherwise. “Bill Gates is...
In Farewell Address, Muhammad Yunus Flags ‘Seven Sisters’ Vision as Bangladesh Enters New Political Phase
Outgoing Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus invoked India’s northeastern “Seven Sisters” states alongside Nepal and Bhutan while outlining a sub-regional economic vision in his farewell speech, a formulation that may...
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