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Newly appointed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday said that New Delhi is actively working to “diversify” its oil sourcing strategy, signalling potential shifts in India’s energy procurement landscape. His remarks come shortly…
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Air pollution and extreme heat together pose a far greater threat to human health than either hazard alone, said Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organization, during this week’s Mumbai Climate Week (MCW).…
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The fifth and final day of the India AI Impact Summit 2025 is expected to feature several high-level discussions, with sessions focusing on reimagining India’s education system, the U.S.–India partnership in the AI era, AI in negotiations…
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Podcaster Raj Shamani has released a new episode of his podcast featuring French President Emmanuel Macron, where the two discussed France–India relations, technology, the evolving global order, and U.S. politics. During the conversation,…
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Days after the Tarique Rahman-led government assumed office in Bangladesh, India is moving to fully restore its visa operations in the country, according to media reports and official statements. Aniruddha Das, India’s senior consular…
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The New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments were unveiled on Thursday, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw describing them as a major outcome of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He characterised the initiative as a shared voluntary framework…
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Day 4 of the AI Impact Summit in India features a high-profile lineup of global technology and business leaders, alongside senior political figures. Scheduled speakers include Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, OpenAI CEO Sam…
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The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has observed that the 17-year-old accused in a fatal road crash in Dwarka “does not understand the preciousness of life,” noting an apparent lack of remorse when he was produced before it. According to the…
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The Gates Foundation confirmed on Thursday that its chairman, Bill Gates, will not attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where he had been scheduled to deliver a keynote address. “After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus…
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday appealed to Hindu families to consider having at least three children, stating that while there is “no threat,” society must remain mindful of long-term demographic trends.…
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