New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh DGP Vikram Singh has described the Youth Congress’s shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as extremely shameful and demanded stricter police action against those involved. The protest occurred on February 20 at Bharat Mandapam during the summit, where Youth Congress members removed their shirts to display anti-government and anti-Modi slogans on inner T-shirts, disrupting the event aimed at showcasing India’s advancements i…
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New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) At the India AI Impact Summit, Co‑founder of Infosys Nandan Nilekani on Thursday urged stakeholders to work urgently to demonstrate meaningful uses of artificial intelligence and ensure its responsible diffusion, warning that failure to do so could cause a backlash.Nilekani said AI development is currently seeing both a “race to the top and a race to the bottom,” adding that the latter is faster. “All of us, who have a stake in AI being useful to humanity, have t…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, marking the formal commencement of one of the largest global gatherings focused on artificial intelligence.According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister will participate in the opening ceremony of the India AI Summit, scheduled to begin at around 9:40 a.m., and deliver his address to the gathering at approximately 10:25 a.m.The i…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that educational institutions across the country will be equipped with AI technology-based devices to help students create solutions and gain hands-on familiarity with emerging technologies. Speaking to YourStory Founder Shradha Sharma on the sidelines of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Vaishnaw elaborated on the opportunities, investments, and innovation momentum expected from…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026 here has brought together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts, who are highlighting both the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the urgent need for responsible governance.Speaking to IANS, World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Carl Skau said the agency already has a strong advantage in deploying AI due to its vast data resources and global logistics network.”W…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Tuesday that the five-day AI Impact Summit presents a distinctive opportunity for India’s technologically adept youth to develop solutions for worldwide challenges. He also expressed pride in hosting the largest gathering of technology leaders related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).Speaking to the media, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology said the AI Summit offers a huge investment opportunity, and Ind…
Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state is proactively preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future, leveraging its young demographic advantage and focusing on industry-aligned skill development. Speaking on the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, CM Sarma shared how Assam is reshaping its skilling ecosystem to meet the demands of emerging technologies and futur…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) India is poised to make a strong presence at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting in Davos with Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of various states and over 100 CEOs of leading corporates winging their way to the Swiss Alpine resort for the global gathering from January 19-23.India has convincingly retained its tag as the fastest growing major economy in the world and the political and business leadership will be making a strong pitch to attract global investme…
Gandhinagar, Jan 18 (IANS) As India preps up for its power-packed representation at the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF), a high-level delegation of the Gujarat government led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi is set to make its presence felt at the five-day-long Summit, widely perceived as the gathering of global elites. The WEF Annual Meeting is set to get underway from January 19 to 23 at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.The 56th edition of the WEF meet will see world leaders, senior dipl…