India-US trade deal unlocks big gains: Expert
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The newly announced India-US trade framework is a “positive development” that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject fresh momentum into the broader strategic partnership, a former US Commerce Department official said. Atman Trivedi, Partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, who was Senior Director for […]
US military buildup raises Iran strike concerns: Report
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The rapid buildup of US forces in the Middle East has progressed to the point that President Donald Trump has the option to launch military action against Iran as soon as this weekend, a newspaper reported, citing administration and Pentagon officials. According to a report in The New York Times on […]
AI must not replace human potential, but augment it: UN chief
United Nations, Feb 19 (IANS) Warning about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that AI must not replace human potential, but supplement it. “We must invest in workers, so AI augments human potential – not replaces it,” he said, addressing a major fear about AI. At the inauguration of the […]
‘MANAV’ Vision for AI: PM Modi calls for human-centric, transparent global framework
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a comprehensive and human-centric approach, MANAV, to Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the global community to balance innovation with responsibility while shaping the future of AI. Addressing the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, the Prime Minister said the world carries both a “big vision and […]
Australian unemployment rate steady at 4.1 per cent
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 per cent in January, according to official data released on Thursday. The latest monthly labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that the number of Australians employed on a full-time basis increased by 50,500 between December and January, which was […]
Digital world returns to its homeland: Brazil President Lula hails India’s AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Spotlighting that an ancient Indian mathematician was the first inventor of the Binary number system, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed the AI Impact Summit being hosted by New Delhi, asserting that the digital world has returned to its homeland. The Brazilian leader who sat alongside […]
Trade, investment and technology in focus as PM Modi meets Swiss President during AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. […]
US lawmakers urge Taiwan to boost defence budget
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers has urged Taiwan’s leadership to significantly increase defence spending, warning that partial funding of a supplementary defence budget could weaken efforts to deter PRC “aggression”. U.S. Senators Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Pete Ricketts, and Chris Coons, along with Representatives […]
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace,’ pledges $10B for Gaza
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday launched what he called the “,” a new forum of world leaders meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace, and announced a $10 billion U.S. contribution tied to postwar stabilisation and relief efforts in Gaza. “What we’re doing is a very simple piece. It’s called the […]
Arunachal explores Japanese investment, strengthens India-Japan cooperation
Itanagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, on Thursday, held discussions with a visiting Japanese delegation to explore potential investments in the state, officials said. A state government official said the talks focused on investment opportunities across priority sectors, with special emphasis on sustainable urban development, […]
