New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Post-Budget Webinar on the theme “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth” on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. via video conferencing.The webinar is part of the government’s continued outreach following the Union Budget and aims to focus on turning budget announcements into effective action on the ground.The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and other stakeholders to discuss ways to accelerate growth and…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Monday said that it has organised a two-day national workshop on natural farming under its State Support Mission (SSM), bringing together farmers, policymakers, scientists, start-ups and civil society groups from across India to discuss ways to promote sustainable agriculture.A major highlight of the event was the launch of new training manuals on natural farming in both Hindi and English.These manuals are designed to provide practical and region-specific …
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Industry leaders and experts on Friday hailed the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026,’ saying AI is not merely a technology upgrade; it is an infrastructure shift and infrastructure determines power.Countries have increasingly used trade and technology as strategic leverage. According to Savi Soin, SVP and President, Qualcomm India, the country’s “AI future will be defined not just by powerful models, but by how effectively intelligence reaches people, industries, and …
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 16 (IANS) Under the gaming and interactive technology category at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, five Indian startups will showcase AI‑powered solutions that highlight “India’s growing leadership at the intersection of AI, gaming, immersive media and enterprise transformation,” the government said on Monday.The participation of these startups’ underscores expanding capabilities in AI‑powered gaming, immersive experiences, cognitive transformation and interactive storytelli…
Patna, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, saying that the new regulations appear prima facie vague and susceptible to misuse. Following the apex court’s order, celebrations were reported in parts of Nawada district, where members of the upper caste community expressed relief over the stay.People gathered at public places, distributed sweets, and applied gul…
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…
Chandigarh, Jan 12 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated the state’s first Startup Punjab Conclave at a private university in Kapurthala district. Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, the conclave emerged as a flagship state-level platform celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the state’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem.With over 100 startups participating, seed grants being disbursed, and industry leaders, investors, incubators…