AI a major opportunity for India, can boost job creation: Industry experts
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant opportunity for India, particularly if the country transitions from being largely an AI user to becoming a global AI creator, experts said on Monday. Speaking to IANS on the sideline of India AI Impact Summit 2026, they highlighted that developing AI-driven solutions with global […]
5 Indian gaming startups to showcase AI innovations at India AI Impact Summit 2026
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 […]
‘AI Summit attendance shows India’s growing leadership in sector’
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The attendance of key stakeholders at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began here on Monday, shows India’s growing leadership in the sector, an expert said. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began here on Monday, has generated considerable excitement both in India and abroad. Former Prasar Bharati […]
Musk’s X suffers global outage, users in India unable to load posts
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Elon Musk-run X Corp suffered a global outage, including in India, as well as several other countries like the US and the UK, on Monday evening, with users unable to access their accounts properly, and posts unable to load on the platform. According to the outage detecting portal Down Detector, […]
CSIR-NIIST all set for lab to market programme
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) In a significant step towards accelerating lab-to-market innovation, CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) will formalise multiple technology transfer agreements with industry partners at a ceremony titled “CSIR-NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market” at the CSIR Headquarters at Anusandhan Bhawan in New Delhi on February 18, officials said […]
PM Modi’s vision and India’s talent make it right time to lead global AI discourse: Top tech exec
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India is well positioned to lead the global conversation on Artificial Intelligence, backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, strong governance framework and the country’s vast technology talent pool, Hari Shetty of Wipro Limited said on Monday. In an interaction with IANS, Shetty said there could not have been a […]
UIDAI records nearly 14 million downloads of new Aadhaar App
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India has observed almost 14 million downloads of the new Aadhaar App so far, reflecting the strong public adoption and growing trust of residents in secure, digital, and convenient Aadhaar services. The achievement highlights the app’s role in making Aadhaar more accessible, user-friendly, and […]
India’s progress in AI will contribute to global advancement: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he inaugurated the ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026′ at Bharat Mandapam here. PM Modi said that being here among innovators, researchers and tech […]
Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices staged a strong late rally on Monday, snapping the two-day losing streak, as buying in banking stocks lifted market sentiment. The 30-share Sensex ended 650.39 points, or 0.79 per cent, higher at 83,277.15. The broader Nifty rose 211.65 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 25,682.75. Commenting […]
FirstCry operator Brainbees shares sink over 11 pc to record low after wider Q3 loss
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Shares of Brainbees Solutions, which operates baby and mother care retailer FirstCry, came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, as the stock fell sharply by nearly 11.3 per cent to hit a fresh record low of Rs 236.8 apiece as investors reacted negatively to the company’s December quarter results. However, at […]
