AI must stay under human control: Satya Nadella

IANS | September 18, 2026 10:57 AM

Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has said AI must remain under human control and called for international norms involving governments and technology companies, with an understanding between the United States and China as an essential starting point.

India, Bhutan review bilateral ties, hail progress in development cooperation

IANS | September 18, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi/Thimphu, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Bhutan reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation as well as other regional and international issues of mutual importance during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the Himalayan nation from September 16-18.

AI must deliver for ordinary Indians: Ambassador Kwatra

IANS | September 18, 2026 10:37 AM

Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has said artificial intelligence will gain scale in India only if it delivers practical benefits to ordinary people and businesses, cautioning technology leaders against assuming that American models can simply be replicated.

India’s AI dividend must reach everyone: Microsoft CEO

IANS | September 18, 2026 10:33 AM

Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has urged technology leaders to ensure artificial intelligence reaches farmers, businesses and communities across India, saying its promise will depend on how widely people can use it and contribute to its development.

Moody's raises India GDP growth to 7 pc for FY27

IANS | September 18, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's​ GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for FY27, ​from its earlier 6 per cent projection for the current fiscal, as the country continues to show resilience amid global headwinds.