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Pakistan: Where top military officers become entrepreneurs under institutional patronage

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Pakistan Army suffered heavy casualties during counterinsurgency operations along the volatile Afghanistan-Pakistan border in the post-9/11 period, battling Al-Qaeda and Taliban insurgents. It was stated that during the height of these operations, some Pakistani army officers privately expressed dissatisfaction over pay disparities, according to a recent report.

PM Modi, Serbian Prez Aleksandar Vucic discuss expanding cooperation across sectors

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 here on Wednesday.

PM Modi, EU member states discuss strengthening cooperation through FTA

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met his Croatian counterpart, Andrej Plenkovic, and discussed early implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), further strengthening the bilateral ties.

Tech firms should be incentivised by govts to call out China‑linked cyber attacks: Report

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Failure of tech companies to publicly attribute cyber attacks to China weakens deterrence, leaves the public under informed and reduces pressure on governments to tackle the threat, a new report has said.

PMs of Kazakhstan, Netherlands arrive in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and the Netherlands arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, being held in the national capital, aimed at exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence.

India-Spain relations will continue to strengthen, assures President Pedro Sanchez

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday noted the "excellent state" of relations between Spain and India, stating after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi that they will continue to strengthen in the coming times.

India AI summit: World leaders call for responsible innovation and guardrails

IANS | February 18, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026 here has brought together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts, who are highlighting both the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the urgent need for responsible governance.

France moving into top tier of India's foreign policy priorities: Report

IANS | February 18, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) By elevating their relationship to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' during French President Emmanuel Macron's ongoing visit to India, both countries have signalled that Paris is moving into the top tier of New Delhi's foreign policy priorities.

AI Summit positions India as bridge-builder between Global South and West

IANS | February 18, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' in the national capital is being seen as refreshingly different from the discussions on AI in the US and Europe as it focuses on a more pragmatic, inclusive vision centred on human progress and equitable growth.

Slovakia Prez Peter Pellegrini lands in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 18, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, which underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. He was accorded a warm welcome at the airport by Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh.

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Pakistan: Where top military officers become entrepreneurs under institutional patronage

PM Modi, Serbian Prez Aleksandar Vucic discuss expanding cooperation across sectors

PM Modi, EU member states discuss strengthening cooperation through FTA

Tech firms should be incentivised by govts to call out China‑linked cyber attacks: Report

PMs of Kazakhstan, Netherlands arrive in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

India-Spain relations will continue to strengthen, assures President Pedro Sanchez

India AI summit: World leaders call for responsible innovation and guardrails

France moving into top tier of India's foreign policy priorities: Report

AI Summit positions India as bridge-builder between Global South and West

Slovakia Prez Peter Pellegrini lands in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

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