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Biggest AI summit unique opportunity for India’s youth to influence tech world: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | February 17, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Tuesday that the five-day AI Impact Summit presents a distinctive opportunity for India's technologically adept youth to develop solutions for worldwide challenges. He also expressed pride in hosting the largest gathering of technology leaders related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

UK Deputy PM Lammy, AI Minister Narayan to visit India for AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 17, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi/London, Feb 17 (IANS) British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Tuesday termed collaboration on technology and innovation a "key pillar" of 'India UK Vision 2035' as the country's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan are set to arrive in New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit.

Manipur Naga-Kuki clashes: Police evacuate 51 Kuki students from Ukhrul as precautionary measure

IANS | February 17, 2026 3:14 PM

Imphal, Feb 17 (IANS) Amid ongoing tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities, the Manipur Police have evacuated 51 students belonging to the Kuki tribal community from a school in the state's Naga-dominated Ukhrul district as a precautionary measure, following clashes and subsequent violence, officials said on Tuesday.

French President Macron pays tribute to victims of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

IANS | February 17, 2026 2:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday paid tribute to victims of 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks as he began his India visit. Macron is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day.

Ayodhya Ram Temple construction in full swing; key memorial projects to finish by April: Misra

IANS | February 17, 2026 2:53 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 17 (IANS) Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, Nripendra Misra, on Tuesday said the Ram Mandir temple construction is steadily moving towards completion, with most assigned responsibilities nearing their final stages and work now largely under control.

Trademark infringement suit: US AI company Anthropic PBC fails to appear, Karnataka court issues fresh notice

IANS | February 17, 2026 2:31 PM

Belagavi (Karnataka), Feb 17 (IANS) A commercial court in Karnataka's Belagavi has issued fresh summons to US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic PBC in connection with a trademark infringement suit filed by a state-based firm over the mark "Anthropic".

Coding will no longer be tech professionals' primary job: Infosys' Nandan Nilekani

IANS | February 17, 2026 2:20 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 17 (IANS) Nandan Nilekani, Co‑founder and Chairman of Infosys, said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will fundamentally change how software is built and deployed, adding that writing code will no longer be the primary job for technology professionals.

TN’s outstanding debt to touch Rs 10.71 lakh crore in 2026-27: Minister Thangam Thennarasu

IANS | February 17, 2026 2:17 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s outstanding public debt is projected to reach Rs 10.71 lakh crore in 2026-27, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Tuesday while presenting the Interim Budget in the Assembly.

AI must be measured by its impact on lives, addressing health inequities: Anupriya Patel (Lead)

IANS | February 17, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) When India speaks of AI in healthcare, it is not limited to sophisticated algorithms or the promise of precision alone, but is measured by the extent to which technology touches lives and addresses health inequities across the country, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, said on Tuesday.

Son-in-law beats father-in-law to death with hockey stick in UP; elderly sister injured in attack

IANS | February 17, 2026 1:56 PM

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 17 (IANS) A shocking case highlighting the breakdown of family ties has come to light in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh, where a son-in-law allegedly beat his father-in-law to death with a hockey stick over a dispute. The deceased man's elderly sister was also injured in the attack.

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Biggest AI summit unique opportunity for India’s youth to influence tech world: Ashwini Vaishnaw

UK Deputy PM Lammy, AI Minister Narayan to visit India for AI Impact Summit

Manipur Naga-Kuki clashes: Police evacuate 51 Kuki students from Ukhrul as precautionary measure

French President Macron pays tribute to victims of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

Ayodhya Ram Temple construction in full swing; key memorial projects to finish by April: Misra

Trademark infringement suit: US AI company Anthropic PBC fails to appear, Karnataka court issues fresh notice

Coding will no longer be tech professionals' primary job: Infosys' Nandan Nilekani

TN’s outstanding debt to touch Rs 10.71 lakh crore in 2026-27: Minister Thangam Thennarasu

AI must be measured by its impact on lives, addressing health inequities: Anupriya Patel (Lead)

Son-in-law beats father-in-law to death with hockey stick in UP; elderly sister injured in attack

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