Technology with an impact: Prime Minister’s vision for India’s ‘AI era’ summed up by ‘Modi Story’  

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As India hosts the five-day AI Impact Summit 2026, the biggest congregation of tech gurus from across the world, this brings the spotlight on the government’s thrust on matching steps with the world in AI tech evolution and also reaffirms its resolve on taking rapid strides in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep tech.

Gujarat issues 'Soil Health Cards' to 2.19 crore farmers

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) As part of efforts to strengthen sustainable agriculture, Gujarat has issued Soil Health Cards to 2.19 crore farmers under the Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme, aimed at promoting scientific soil management and improving crop productivity.

Argentina congratulates India on AI summit, sees scope for cooperation

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Argentina sees significant potential for cooperation with India in Artificial Intelligence (AI), with opportunities expected to emerge in both public and private sectors following the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Argentina’s Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino said on Tuesday.