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New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Countries, including India, must invest in “intellectual infrastructure” as seriously as they invest in physical infrastructure, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Ltd, has emphasised, adding that institutions capable of looking beyond immediate headlines, challenging conventional assumptions, identifying emerging risks, and connecting developments across sectors would play a critical role in helping societies navigate uncertainty and sustain long-term growth.A…

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India is working to transform itself into the world’s innovation partner and deepen global collaboration in emerging technologies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the Bharat Innovates summit in Nice, France, Goyal said that while the theme of Bharat Innovates is to serve as a global accelerator for India’s innovation ecosystem, the broader objective is to translate that vision into con…

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday inaugurated the two-day International Conference on “Sustainable Energy: An Agenda for India @ 2047 – Reimagining Law, Policy, and Innovation for Energy Justice” in Bengaluru. The two-day international conference on “Sustainable Energy: An Agenda for India @ 2047” prominently highlights the initiatives and leadership of the Department of Energy, Government of Karna…

Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma stated that the prosperity of farmers is central to the progress of both the state and the nation. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening Rajasthan’s agricultural ecosystem, he said efforts are being made to enhance farmers’ income through innovation, technology, and policy support.Addressing the curtain-raiser event of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM 2026), scheduled from May 23 to 25 in Jaipur, the Chief M…

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…

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…