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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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Authorities on Wednesday reportedly asked Galgotias University in Greater Noida to vacate its space at the AI Impact Summit Expo, citing a “national embarrassment” after a robotic dog showcased at the event was alleged to be a product of…
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on March 16, as the terms of the sitting members are set to expire in April 2026. In a press note, the Commission…
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has arrived in India for the India AI Impact Summit, where he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on February 20. The India-born executive said it was “nice to be back” in the country, highlighting the warm…
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Days after 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in a fatal SUV crash in Delhi’s Dwarka, the father of the detained minor driver expressed regret over the incident, saying his family was “deeply grief-stricken” and confirming that the…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed growing anxieties over Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on employment, acknowledging concerns among young people about “AI-driven disruptions” in the job market.…
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The India AI Impact Summit 2026 entered its second day on Tuesday, featuring a packed agenda and a prominent lineup of global speakers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that the summit’s central aim is to ensure artificial…
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹184 crore on news portal NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Of the total, ₹120 crore has been…
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India’s chief trade negotiator, Darpan Jain, will travel to the United States next week to finalize the legal text for an interim trade agreement, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. The move follows the February 7 joint…
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