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.

India emerging as key semiconductor hub: Global industry leaders at Semicon India 2026

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is emerging as an increasingly important destination for the global semiconductor industry, with senior executives from leading technology and semiconductor companies highlighting the country’s growing capabilities, young talent pool and expanding investment opportunities at Semicon India 2026.