At 16, Raul John Aju tells AI conference India must champion innovation

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Raul John Aju, India’s youngest AI prodigy, is the cynosure of all eyes at the ongoing AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam and is rightly drawing attention and winning applause from everyone, including the tech gurus and heads of nations from across the globe.

PLI scheme investments cross Rs 2.16 lakh crore, over 14.39 lakh jobs created

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Centre’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has succeeded in attracting investments of over ₹2.16 lakh crore in the manufacturing sector and created more than 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs as on December 31, 2025, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.

Gujarat signs MoU for 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera SIR

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat has taken a significant step towards becoming a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre campus at Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR).

Outlook for Indian textile industry increasingly favourable amid key FTAs: Govt officials

IANS | February 20, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) After a year marked by resilience amid global headwinds, the outlook for the Indian textile industry is increasingly favourable, a senior government official has said, adding that key Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), now in place, are opening significant new market opportunities for Indian exporters, enhancing tariff competitiveness and strengthening India’s position in global value chains.

Historic milestone for bilateral ties: Slovakia President after meeting PM Modi

IANS | February 20, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, congratulating him on an "exceptionally well-organised" India AI Impact Summit 2026. He later termed his meeting with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi as a "historic milestone" for Slovakia–India ties.