Latest India AI Mission News & Updates

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India is emerging as a third force in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, seeking to position itself alongside the US and China while promoting a model that combines technological innovation with broader access and democratic participation, a report has said.The analysis by Pressenza highlighted that the country is increasingly viewing AI not only as a tool for development but also as a driver of productivity, industrial competitiveness, export growth and tech…

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem has expanded from barely 350-400 startups in 2014 to more than two lakh startups today, making India the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, majorly driven by decisive policy reforms, Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Monday. India’s Global Innovation Index ranking improved from 80 to 38, while the country today ranks sixth globally in patents with over one lakh patents filed, over 55 pe…

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India has already completed 1,000 kms of secure quantum communication within just three years, achieving the target in less than half the projected timeline, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.Dr Singh said India is moving at a “very fast pace” in emerging technologies including quantum, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and deep-tech, with the country’s youth set to play the central role …

Gandhinagar, April 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that cyber security, data protection and digital diplomacy have become as critical as conventional military strength, while addressing the fifth convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat. She said the very nature of national security has transformed in the digital age, with cybercrime, phishing attacks and data breaches emerging as major challenges before the country.“Cyber security is now not only…

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan recorded a robust 17 per cent increase in 2025, compared with the previous year, to touch the $12.5 billion mark, according figures compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) here.India’s exports to Taiwan amounted to $3.3 billion, consisting of mineral fuels, aluminium, iron, steel, organic chemicals and plastics while Taiwan’s exports to India amounted to $9.2 billion, comprising mainly electronic integ…

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that Maharashtra is the first state in India to organise a dedicated Artificial Intelligence conference for the comprehensive benefit of farmers. “Farmers must confidently use digital services. Through various digital apps introduced for farmers, they can now communicate in their own language and receive immediate answers to agriculture-related queries. The state government is working to improve farmers’ livelihoods by bringing toge…

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) India’s next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday, positioning it as the central pillar of farm policy, research, and investment architecture.Addressing the inaugural session of the “Global Conference on AI in Agriculture and Investor Summit 2026” here, he said that AI offers, for the first time, scalable solutions to structural challenges…

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Feb 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has strongly expressed displeasure over what he described as a “campaign of lies” by the Opposition regarding the ‘Free Trade Agreement’ and the trade deal with the United States. Speaking at a special lecture on the “Union Budget 2026” organised by the Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kalaburagi, Joshi said the government led by Prime Minister Narend…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Interacting with a group of CEOs and delegates participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday expressed optimism about the future of Artificial Intelligence, noting that the technology will not only transform existing roles but also generate entirely new job opportunities. The Vice President said that India’s hosting of the AI Summit was a significant initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, positioning the c…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture, while addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026.Speaking at the event, CM Fadnavis said, “We meet at a very defining moment. Across the world, food systems are under strain, climate volatility is intensifying, water tables are falling, soil health is deteriorating, supply chains are fragile, and global markets are unpredictable. For countr…