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India mounts proactive digital counteroffensive to curb cybercrimes

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced rapid changes to the way in which the world is functioning. While, in many sectors, AI has proven to be a very useful tool, there are also flip sides, which terrorists and criminals are taking advantage of. Security agencies have found that cybercrimes today, which are rapidly increasing, are largely AI driven, but India has mounted a proactive digital counteroffensive to such crimes.

Nearly a dozen Noida schools get bomb threats amid ongoing CBSE exams

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Noida, Feb 19 (IANS) Nearly a dozen schools in Noida received bomb threat emails on Thursday, sparking panic among students, parents and school staff, even as the CBSE Board examinations entered their third day.

‘MANAV’ Vision for AI: PM Modi calls for human-centric, transparent global framework

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a comprehensive and human-centric approach, MANAV, to Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the global community to balance innovation with responsibility while shaping the future of AI.

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.

India AI Summit 'moment of pride' for Global South, says PM Modi; calls for responsible, ethical use

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it was a moment of pride for the Global South that the AI Impact Summit is being hosted in India, while underlining the urgent need for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in a rapidly evolving technological era.

AI must not replace human potential, but augment it: UN chief

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:56 AM

United Nations, Feb 19 (IANS) Warning about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that AI must not replace human potential, but supplement it.

India built what no one else did: Macron shares street vendor's story, hails Delhi's tech leap at AI Summit

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday recounted a compelling story at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India's digital transformation through the example of a Mumbai street vendor who, a decade ago, was unable to open a bank account but now seamlessly uses online payment systems.

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.

Holding AI summit in India has ‘special meaning’ for shaping its future: UN chief

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi/United Nations, Feb 19 (IANS) United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that holding the AI summit in India has a “special meaning” because shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology cannot be monopolised by a coterie of few countries or billionaires.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Katchatheevu

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:57 AM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In yet another incident highlighting the continuing tensions in the Palk Strait, the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

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India mounts proactive digital counteroffensive to curb cybercrimes

Nearly a dozen Noida schools get bomb threats amid ongoing CBSE exams

‘MANAV’ Vision for AI: PM Modi calls for human-centric, transparent global framework

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

India AI Summit 'moment of pride' for Global South, says PM Modi; calls for responsible, ethical use

AI must not replace human potential, but augment it: UN chief

India built what no one else did: Macron shares street vendor's story, hails Delhi's tech leap at AI Summit

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

Holding AI summit in India has ‘special meaning’ for shaping its future: UN chief

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Katchatheevu

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