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February 20, 2026 3:44 PM

Azamgarh’s black pottery revived through ODOP, artisans credit double-engine govt

Under the various self-employment schemes being implemented by the double-engine government at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh, Nizamabad in Azamgarh district is carving out a distinct identity through the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, ...

February 20, 2026 2:00 PM

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

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. He told IANS on the sidelines of the ‘AI...

February 20, 2026 1:42 PM

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

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. Guterres said that today, international cooperation is dif...

February 20, 2026 1:17 PM

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

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. Roy Jakobs, CEO, Philips, positioned healthcare as the sector where AI could have the greates...

February 20, 2026 12:58 PM

MP Cabinet approves excise policy for 2026-27, retains ban on new liquor shops

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state's excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, r...

February 20, 2026 12:23 PM

India’s Youth Power Drives AI Transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India has placed its demographic dividend at the centre of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighting how the country’s youth are shaping a future-ready, inclusive AI ecosystem. The Summit, which co...

February 20, 2026 9:47 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade as geopolitical risks weigh

Indian equity markets opened lower on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, higher crude oil prices, and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment. Benchmark indices slipped in early trade, with the Nifty 50...

February 20, 2026 9:29 AM

India to formally join US led effort on AI, supply chain security-Pax Silica today

India is set to formally join Pax Silica--the US-led effort on artificial intelligence and supply chain security on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit being held here in the national capital. Pax Silica is the US Department of State's flag...

February 20, 2026 9:03 AM

India stands at AI inflection point amid infrastructure shift: Industry leaders

Industry leaders and experts on Friday hailed the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026,’ saying AI is not merely a technology upgrade; it is an infrastructure shift and infrastructure determines power. Countries have increasingly used trade and technolo...

February 20, 2026 8:54 AM

India has the potential to lead global AI diffusion for public welfare: Nandan Nilekani

India is showing the world how fast artificial intelligence can move from ideas to real-life solutions, especially for farmers and the rural economy, Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday during a CEO roundtable. He credited the leadership and vision of ...