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AI's global journey has major role for Aspirational India: PM

 Thu, 19 February 2026
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AI's global journey has major role for Aspirational India: PM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday noted that the scope for unethical behaviour is limitless in artificial intelligence, and put forward suggestions for ethical use of AI which include respecting data sovereignty and making transparent safety rules. Addressing the Leaders' Plenary...
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PM invokes Lord Buddha's teachings to guide AI roadmap

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on the global community to transform the current technological disruption into humanity's greatest opportunity, asserting that the success of artificial intelligence lies in the right action guided by right understanding.Addressing the Leaders'...
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Are you the journalist Rediff is looking for?

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Yes, if you have:Sound knowledge of news and political developments OR of movies -- Hindi, regional and Hollywood -- OR of the world of business and finance.That's right, we are looking for journalist, and these are the requirements.You are an able copy editor with an acute news sense, possess...
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AI will definitely impact job market: Sam Altman

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Highlighting India's pivotal role in the global technological landscape, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday stated that the country is currently leading the world in AI adoption and is poised to become one of the largest markets for the technology.He said that India is not just participating in...
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Jio with Reliance to invest Rs 10 lakh cr in AI: Ambani

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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced Rs 10 lakh crore investment by his group as he promised to revolutionise artificial intelligence, as he did with mobile data. Speaking at India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Ambani said the best of AI is yet to come and that AI can usher in an...
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Healthcare, education, deep research, will flourish with AI: Sunil Mittal

PM Modi listens in to speakers at the Summit
PM Modi listens in to speakers at the Summit
Sectors, including healthcare, education, deep research, and medical sciences, will flourish with the power of Artificial Intelligence, Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal said on Thursday. Mittal, speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, said that AI is becoming an integral part of the...
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PM Modi's 'Family pic'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Netherlands Prime...
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Modi unveils MANAV Vision at Summit. What is it?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled India's comprehensive MANAV Vision for artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, outlining a human-centric framework for ethical, accountable and inclusive AI governance. Addressing delegates at the summit in the national...
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AI needs to be democratic for all: Modi at AI Summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 spoke about AI and its implications highlighting India's vision of ensuring the democratization of this technology to all its citizens.I welcome you all to the most historic AI Summit of the world. India is the...
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India built what no other nation in the world built: Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the audience at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday and applauded India for playing a key role in democratizing Digital Public Infrastructure. Ten years ago, a street vendor cannot open a bank account in Mumbai but today he can accept...
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AI next big infrastructure like electricity, internet: Tata Sons chairman

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Artificial intelligence is the next major infrastructure that will have a profound impact on society, similar to transformative technologies like steam engines, electricity, and the internet, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Thursday. Addressing the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in...
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Google will establish a full-stack AI hub in India: Pichai

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Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 today, where he reflected on his personal journey and unveiled a major infrastructure commitment to India's digital future. Addressing a distinguished audience at Bharat Mandapam, the Google...
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PM held 9 bilateral meets with heads of state at AI Summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam today to deliver the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He was seen sharing a warm bonhomie moment with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.Representing key voices of the Global South, the two leaders displayed...
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PM to join world leaders for 'family photo' at AI Summit

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PM Narendra Modi is set to welcome world leaders at Bharat Mandapam today as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. According to the official schedule, a family photo featuring the Prime Minister and the visiting global dignitaries will be taken at approximately 09:15 am, marking a...
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'Trump grasping for excuses to slap tariffs on India'

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A senior United States lawmaker has said that President Donald Trump is 'grasping for excuses' to 'slap outrageous tariffs' on India for purchasing Russian oil, urging him to reverse this policy immediately.'President Trump is grasping for excuses to slap outrageous tariffs on #India,'...
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Bill Gates to skip AI Impact Summit keynote

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Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Gates Foundation India announced on Thursday.The announcement was made via the foundation's official account (@BMGFIndia), which posted, After careful consideration, and to ensure the...
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US mulls strike on Iran, Trump yet to decide

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The United States is mulling a strike on Iran as early as this weekend, but President Donald Trump has yet to make the final decision, according to a report by CNN.This follows the US and Iranian delegations meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss a high-profile nuclear deal.Earlier on...
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HC sends back Bhojshala dispute case to Indore bench for hearing

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The Madhya Pradesh high court, based in Jabalpur, on Wednesday directed its Indore bench to hear a clutch of petitions related to the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex dispute. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf said the disputed...
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Aviation firm appears responsible for plane crash: Praful Patel

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Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel on Wednesday said the aviation company appears to be mainly responsible for the Baramati plane crash that killed Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and there could be negligence on the part of the pilot.He, however, said that all things...