Science & Tech News: Innovations

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.

India, Japan technology ties to play key role in shaping digital future

IANS | February 20, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The growing technological ties between India and Japan in the electronics hardware sector have emerged as a new factor in cementing the strong economic and strategic relations between the world’s largest democracy and Asia’s tech giant.

AI startup CEOs laud India’s supportive environment after roundtable with PM Modi

IANS | February 20, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deep tech startups pioneering innovative initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, cybersecurity, etc., who praised the country's "supportive and dynamic environment for Artificial Intelligence advancement".

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The ‘outstanding’ ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased the energy, the broader AI vision and what India can do to take this vision forward, according to Tata Sons Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran.

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday cited AI fragmentation risks, calling for global interoperability standards for better outcomes at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ here.

India AI Impact Summit demonstrates Applied AI success in defence, agriculture

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased a maturing applied AI ecosystem focused on “translating research into tools that can operate beyond laboratory”, a report has said.

India joining 'Pax Silica' will shape 21st century order: US Envoy Sergio Gor

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India on Friday formally joined Pax Silica, a US-led initiative to bring together an initial group of countries closely tied to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology supply chains, at the 'AI Impact Summit 2026’ here.

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:33 AM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Earnings of Nifty 50 companies showed a year‑on‑year contraction in the December quarter for the first time in 13 quarters, even as top-line growth returned to double digits, as per industry data.

S. Korean science minister co-chairs global AI partnership meeting in India

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:17 AM

Seoul, Feb 20 (IANS) Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon on Friday co-chaired the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) council meeting with Singapore in New Delhi, discussing global strategies to promote human-centric artificial intelligence (AI), the science ministry said.

AI in healthcare to be remembered for billions of lives it helped improve

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) AI is not about replacing clinicians; it is about giving time back to them, time to think, time to connect and time to care, according to industry leaders.

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

India, Japan technology ties to play key role in shaping digital future

AI startup CEOs laud India’s supportive environment after roundtable with PM Modi

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

India AI Impact Summit demonstrates Applied AI success in defence, agriculture

India joining 'Pax Silica' will shape 21st century order: US Envoy Sergio Gor

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

S. Korean science minister co-chairs global AI partnership meeting in India

AI in healthcare to be remembered for billions of lives it helped improve

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