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Galgotias Univ caused not just national embarrassment but also global ridicule: SS(UBT) MPs

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid the controversy involving Galgotias University over a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Thursday questioned the role of the organisers and demanded strict action, including penalties, against the university. The MPs said the incident was not only a matter of national embarrassment but had also led to international ridicule.

SC grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife in multi-crore fraud case

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday granted regular bail to Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari in connection with an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case.

In AI, India sees opportunity and blueprint of tomorrow: PM Modi

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a transformation of the same magnitude as historic turning points in human civilisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, adding that what is being seen and predicted today are only the initial signs of its impact.

PM Modi calls India ‘natural hub’ for AI, backed by ‘resilient ecosystem’

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that India is emerging as a “natural hub” for Artificial Intelligence, backed by a robust digital foundation, secure infrastructure and a vibrant startup ecosystem.

India mounts proactive digital counteroffensive to curb cybercrimes

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced rapid changes to the way in which the world is functioning. While, in many sectors, AI has proven to be a very useful tool, there are also flip sides, which terrorists and criminals are taking advantage of. Security agencies have found that cybercrimes today, which are rapidly increasing, are largely AI driven, but India has mounted a proactive digital counteroffensive to such crimes.

Nearly a dozen Noida schools get bomb threats amid ongoing CBSE exams

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Noida, Feb 19 (IANS) Nearly a dozen schools in Noida received bomb threat emails on Thursday, sparking panic among students, parents and school staff, even as the CBSE Board examinations entered their third day.

‘MANAV’ Vision for AI: PM Modi calls for human-centric, transparent global framework

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a comprehensive and human-centric approach, MANAV, to Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the global community to balance innovation with responsibility while shaping the future of AI.

Original ‘Anthropic’ startup founder in India seeks govt help over trademark infringement by US firm

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) As Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declared India to be the cornerstone of the global landscape during the ongoing 'India AI Impact Summit' here, startup founder Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla, who owns Anthropic Software -- an Indian company incorporated in 2017 -- on Thursday sought government’s help to get his brand name back as the alleged trademark infringement has resulted in heavy losses for him.

India AI Summit 'moment of pride' for Global South, says PM Modi; calls for responsible, ethical use

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it was a moment of pride for the Global South that the AI Impact Summit is being hosted in India, while underlining the urgent need for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in a rapidly evolving technological era.

AI must not replace human potential, but augment it: UN chief

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:56 AM

United Nations, Feb 19 (IANS) Warning about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that AI must not replace human potential, but supplement it.

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Galgotias Univ caused not just national embarrassment but also global ridicule: SS(UBT) MPs

SC grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife in multi-crore fraud case

In AI, India sees opportunity and blueprint of tomorrow: PM Modi

PM Modi calls India ‘natural hub’ for AI, backed by ‘resilient ecosystem’

India mounts proactive digital counteroffensive to curb cybercrimes

Nearly a dozen Noida schools get bomb threats amid ongoing CBSE exams

‘MANAV’ Vision for AI: PM Modi calls for human-centric, transparent global framework

Original ‘Anthropic’ startup founder in India seeks govt help over trademark infringement by US firm

India AI Summit 'moment of pride' for Global South, says PM Modi; calls for responsible, ethical use

AI must not replace human potential, but augment it: UN chief

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