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.

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.