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February 17, 2026 9:11 PM
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Minister of Electronics and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there is tremendous enthusiasm among the youth regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Talking exclusively to Akashvani News at the India AI Summit in New Delhi, Mr Vaishnaw said that the energy visible at the AI summit clearly reflec...
February 17, 2026 9:07 PM
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India and France today agreed to upgrade the India-France relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. There were a total of 21 outcomes. Both sides agreed on the establishment of an annual Foreign Ministers Dialogue for regularly reviewing the implementation of the elevated partnership a...
February 17, 2026 8:13 PM
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The Indian Coast Guard and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad jointly intercepted a foreign fishing boat carrying 203 kilograms of a crystalline, drug-like substance. The ICG said it identified the suspect boat through a combination of human and technical surveillance. Upon noticing the approaching IC...
February 17, 2026 8:04 PM
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Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi underscored the role of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as the country’s leading maritime think tank, dedicated to research, scholarship, and policy advocacy on issues vital to national security and economic development. The Navy Chief said this ...
February 17, 2026 7:57 PM
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The Department of Drinking Water, Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 6th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad in New Delhi. While addressing the virtual event DDWS, Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena reviewed progress under Har Ghar Jal of the Jal Jeevan Mission....
February 17, 2026 7:43 PM
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Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026. He was received by the Minister of State, Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary, at the New Delhi airport. The summit, aimed at promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence for the benefit of humani...
February 17, 2026 7:33 PM
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated 75 CM Shri Schools across New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of CM SHRI School in Sarojini Nagar, Mr Pradhan said the CM Shri Schools primarily benefit children from middle-class and economically weaker families while ensur...
February 17, 2026 6:57 PM
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A pavilion of the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme was inaugurated at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi today. The pavilion is showcasing AI-enabled innovations to strengthen food security through immersive tec...
February 17, 2026 6:47 PM
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Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Abhishek Singh, today said that sovereignty in AI means having control over how AI systems are designed, deployed, and governed. Mr Singh said this while participating in a session titled Scaling Impact from India’s Sove...
February 17, 2026 6:41 PM
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Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 59 people in Madagascar and forced more than 16 thousand residents from their homes, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Authorities reported 15 people missing and 804 injured, while nearly 4 lakh 24 thousand people have been affected...
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