Tel Aviv, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday emphasised the importance of unlocking the full potential of bilateral trade and investment between India and Israel, according to the joint statement issued after the successful conclusion of the summit. The Prime Ministers affirmed their commitment to integrating India’s and Israel’s advancements in AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, agriculture an…
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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Kanishka Narayan, the UK’s AI Minister received a warm welcome in Patna on Saturday during his visit to Bihar after more than two decades. Sanjay Kumar Jha, JD(U) MP, welcomed the visiting minister at his residence in Patna and highlighted the significance of his visit for the state’s technological aspirations.Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, “Since he is from Bihar and serves as a minister in the AI department in UK, he is familiar with all these matters. To…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday met France’s Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, Anne Bouverot, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, and discussed expanding collaboration in emerging technologies and research.Taking to X, Pradhan said he was glad to meet the French Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence during the summit in the national capital.”Glad to meet Ms. Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, G…
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the first awards under a Quad-backed initiative to use artificial intelligence (AI) to modernise agriculture across the United States of America and the Indo-Pacific. The program, called Advancing Innovations for Empowering NextGen AGriculturE, or AI-ENGAGE, will support six international research projects, officials said on Thursday. The NSF is investing $2.4 million in the effort.The initiative is being carried ou…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India needs to adapt the US model to develop new technologies in rare earth processing, advanced biologics, AI, and affordable satellite launch services, which will enable the country to create strategic dependencies that it can leverage diplomatically, according to an article.The USA’s control over advanced technology in defence and IT, and its strong financial system, enable President Donald Trump to have his way in the conduct of diplomatic relations with other coun…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the first open call of the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.The Minister said that nearly 191 proposals have been received, with a significant majority coming from the private sector. “This response reflects growing confidence among private enterprises in the government’s commitment to support in…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has received a special allocation in the Union Budget, aimed at strengthening research, innovation and overall development at the country’s premier medical institution. Highlighting the significance of the allocation, Dr Rima Dada, in charge of the AIIMS Hospital Media Cell, said the enhanced budgetary support will help AIIMS expand its role as a national hub for advanced medical research, innovation and ca…
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) India and France presented the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as a turning point in global artificial intelligence governance, with a focus on inclusion, development, and real-world outcomes.Participating in a panel discussion at a CSIS conference here, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay M Kwatra and French Ambassador Laurent Bili said the February summit in New Delhi will build on earlier global AI meetings while expanding the agenda to reflect Global South prio…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Terming the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) “historic”, Sweden’s Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff said the pact reflects strong mutual confidence between India and the European Union and will unlock significant new opportunities for Swedish companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in India and vice versa.In an exclusive interview to IANS, Thesleff said: “This is an agreement that truly shows the confidence India places in the European Un…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund for industry-backed projects will start by the end of this month, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Monday.Addressing a review meeting for the RDI Fund scheme, the Minister noted that the funding framework has entered into the execution phase, and two public sector institutions are poised to start funding industry-backed projects.The RDI…