Bhopal/Indore, Feb 21 (IANS) Several people, including media and police personnel ,were injured when workers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress allegedly indulged into an ugly clash and pelted stones at each other.Violent clash occurred during a state-wide protest organised by the Yuva Morcha of the BJP’s Madhya Pradesh unit to express anger against Congress workers’ “semi-nude” protest during the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Friday.The violence occur…
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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ concluded here on Saturday with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations — marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.The Declaration reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for …
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) In an era where artificial intelligence shapes governance, economic competitiveness and citizen services, building AI systems rooted in local languages, datasets and regulatory frameworks is essential to ensure that innovation aligns with national priorities and societal needs, the government said on Saturday.As India positions itself as a global digital power, the focus is shifting towards developing artificial intelligence systems that are indigenous, inclusive and ali…
Sao Paulo, Feb 21 (IANS) Brazil’s government has unveiled its strategic vision for artificial intelligence (AI), noting that its development and application should be guided by social inclusion, digital sovereignty and sustainable development.During a panel at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Friday (local time), Brazilian officials detailed public policies designed to integrate AI into health care, education, public services and digital infrastructure, according to a statement fr…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Leading industry leaders, during the ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’, examined whether AI agents are fundamentally disrupting the traditional software-as-a-service (SaaS) models, and cautioned against oversimplification.Addressing speculation around the future of SaaS, Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India, said that markets will say a lot of things, and not all of it comes true.“When you talk about the SaaS model, it’s not only about vibe codin…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Congress on Friday defended a shirtless protest by members from its frontal organisation for youth at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, calling it their expression of anger against the Union government over a reported trade deal with the United States. “Today, Youth Congress comrades have expressed the anger of the youth, farmers and businessmen of the country in the form of protest,” the Congress party posted on its social media “X” handle. “By striking …
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The five-day-long AI Impact Summit 2026, held in the national capital, saw significant innovations and applications being displayed, focused on accelerating the digitalisation of the country’s energy sector. Vidyut AI, a flagship project of GNA Energy Private Limited, was one of the Artificial Intelligence (AI)- derived solutions that grabbed the attention of visitors as well as exhibitors. The application provides power market data, demand forecasting, and does price an…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said that India’s goal of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) can be achieved with AI-driven innovation and expansion, and the country could harness AI to achieve its target of a $30 trillion economy by 2047.Addressing the AI Impact Summit 2026 here, Georgieva said that artificial intelligence could bolster global growth by 0.8 per cent, faster than the pace seen before the Covid…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The government removed nearly 2,000 outdated rules in a decade that outlived their relevance, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday, adding that many of these regulations were designed for a different era and could not have anticipated today’s technological advancements.The simplification of procedures, including eliminating unnecessary attestations and redundant practices, reflects a shift towards trust-based governance, he said while delivering a k…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Liechtenstein on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation – particularly in high-value manufacturing, advanced technologies, and innovation-driven sectors – during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Alois, the Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at New Delhi. “Met HSH Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein in Delhi earlier today. Discussed the strong potential of econom…