PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Summit today

IANS | February 19, 2026 6:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, marking the formal commencement of one of the largest global gatherings focused on artificial intelligence.

IMF urges China to shift growth model, warns of downside risks

IANS | February 19, 2026 6:08 AM

Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund has urged China to take stronger steps to revive domestic demand and reduce economic imbalances, warning that weak consumption and deflation could slow growth and affect the global economy.

US Under Secretary Kimmitt leads ITA delegation to B'luru ahead of India AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:46 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) United States Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt led a delegation of officials from the International Trade Administration (ITA) to Bengaluru this week, marking the first leg of a visit to India ahead of the Department of Commerce’s participation in the 2026 India AI Impact Summit, according to an official statement from the US Consulate.

Unlike Bangladesh, Nepal’s former PM in contest for March 5 election

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) When the general election is held on March 5 in Nepal, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will be among the candidates aspiring to govern the tiny Himalayan country, unlike its South Asian neighbour, Bangladesh, where former premier Sheikh Hasina had to flee and seek refuge in India.

Tamil Nadu native enters Washington DC Mayor race

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:37 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old government contractor born in Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday announced her candidacy in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Washington, DC, pledging to “fix the basics” and restore confidence in city governance.