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Original ‘Anthropic’ startup founder in India seeks govt help over trademark infringement by US firm

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) As Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declared India to be the cornerstone of the global landscape during the ongoing 'India AI Impact Summit' here, startup founder Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla, who owns Anthropic Software -- an Indian company incorporated in 2017 -- on Thursday sought government’s help to get his brand name back as the alleged trademark infringement has resulted in heavy losses for him.

Gold and silver surge on safe haven demand, margin cut

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Gold and silver prices continued to rise for a second consecutive session on Thursday -- amid rise in geopolitical tensions, cautiousness of the US Federal Reserve stand and withdrawal of additional margins on gold and silver futures in domestic market.

Struck by pace of change in India, must approach AI boldly: Sundar Pichai

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday that he is struck by the pace of change in India, and we must approach AI boldly as it can improve billions of lives.

Repository maps over 110 AI startups delivering population-scale impact across India

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) A digital repository, namely India's AI Impact Startups has been released at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, that profiles 110 startups and non‑profits deploying artificial intelligence for population‑scale social and economic impact, the government said on Thursday.

AI demand inevitable at population scale like mobile data, UPI: Yotta Data Services’ Co-founder

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Demand for artificial intelligence (AI), for both consumers and enterprises, is inevitable at population scale, just as seen with mobile data and unified payments interface (UPI), according to Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO and MD, Yotta Data Services.

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded in green with mild positive bias early on Thursday, extending the steady multi-session recovery seen in the last three days, as the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' continues in New Delhi with intense discussions around AI.

Science minister shares S. Korea's AI vision at India Impact Summit

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:38 AM

Seoul, Feb 19 (IANS) Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon shared South Korea's vision and latest policies in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry on Thursday at a global technology conference held in India, the ministry said.

‘OpenAI for India’ to help build infrastructure, skills and local partnerships: Sam Altman

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, on Thursday said that with the ‘OpenAI for India’ initiative, they are working together to build the infrastructure, skills and local partnerships needed to build "AI with India, for India, and in India".

Maharashtra hands over 118-acre Malad land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project for rehab housing

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:26 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Maharashtra government handed over possession of a 118-acre land parcel at Mukteshwar in Malad-Malvani to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) on Wednesday, paving the way for the special purpose vehicle (SPV) -- Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL) -- to begin planning and construction of rehabilitation buildings.

PM Modi to host global leaders at India AI impact summit tomorrow

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off a high-profile day on Thursday, February 19, welcoming world leaders at the Bharat Mandapam for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

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Original ‘Anthropic’ startup founder in India seeks govt help over trademark infringement by US firm

Gold and silver surge on safe haven demand, margin cut

Struck by pace of change in India, must approach AI boldly: Sundar Pichai

Repository maps over 110 AI startups delivering population-scale impact across India

AI demand inevitable at population scale like mobile data, UPI: Yotta Data Services’ Co-founder

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

Science minister shares S. Korea's AI vision at India Impact Summit

‘OpenAI for India’ to help build infrastructure, skills and local partnerships: Sam Altman

Maharashtra hands over 118-acre Malad land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project for rehab housing

PM Modi to host global leaders at India AI impact summit tomorrow

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