India positions itself as global AI leader with 'people, planet, progress' focus

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes economies and societies worldwide, India is positioning itself at the centre of the global AI conversation with the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 -- highlighting its vision of inclusive and sustainable technological growth, a report has said.

UP: Over 2 lakh new bank accounts opened under MPACS​

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:49 PM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (IANS) The Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (M-PACS), launched to strengthen the co-operative banking network and enhance outreach to grassroots workers, are yielding wide-ranging results in Uttar Pradesh.​

Nithya Menen turns producer!

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:44 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 17 (IANS) Stating that making films was more than just telling stories for her, National Award winning actress Nithya Menen, who has made a mark for herself in all four south Indian film industries, on Tuesday announced that she had also turned producer.