Sovereign AI holds control, solutions for India’s real challenges, says policymakers

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Sovereignty in artificial intelligence will give India control over how systems are designed, deployed and governed and be used to solve healthcare, education, agriculture and financial‑inclusion challenges so citizens can access services in their own languages, senior policy makers said on Tuesday at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

AI could make traditional jobs obsolete by 2050: India-origin entrepreneur

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian-American businessman and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Tuesday made a bold prediction that by 2050, people may not even need jobs as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance rapidly across sectors.

T20 WC: Mitchell hails team depth as New Zealand storm past Canada to reach Super 8s

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:32 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell lauded New Zealand’s depth after the Black Caps cruised to an eight-wicket win over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing their spot in the Super 8s.

French President Macron turns heads with morning jog at Mumbai's Marine Drive

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron, known for his active lifestyle, took advantage of the pleasant Mumbai morning on Tuesday, with a spontaneous jog along the iconic Marine Drive promenade.

B Praak calls his tour ‘Sounds of Hari’, a space for healing

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Singer and music composer B Praak is set to bring ‘Sounds of Hari’, a live experience that moves beyond the idea of a traditional music concert. Designed as a journey through mind, body, and soul, the show places healing, and emotional release at its centre.

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.

T20 WC: Pakistan to ring in changes for Namibia game after India defeat, says report

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Pakistan are likely to shuffle the eleven in their must-win game against Namibia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday, three days after suffering a morale-sapping defeat at the hands of India, a report said on Tuesday.

Sooraj Barjatya’s OTT production ‘Sangamarmar’ tells story of a woman redefined by a single, pivotal choice

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:20 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Director-producer Sooraj Barjatya is set to roll out his OTT production ‘Sangamarmar’. The trailer of the series was unveiled on Tuesday, and it promises a multi-generational family drama.

Guyana VP Bharrat Jagdeo arrives in New Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Guyana Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai welcomed him at the airport.

Sivakarthikeyan offers prayers at world famous Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai on birthday

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:16 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan on Tuesday visited the world famous Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai along with his family members and offered prayers on the occasion of his birthday.