Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed deep concern over the potential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence models to India’s banking and financial sector. In a high-level meeting held on April 23, she convened heads of major banks, senior officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and other key stakeholders to discuss emerging threats linked to Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Mythos. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technolo

The India AI Impact Summit has emerged as a major milestone in the evolving global conversation around artificial intelligence, positioning India as an increasingly influential voice in the technology domain. Addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the summit as a turning point that could shape how artificial intelligence is developed and applied across the world in the coming years. Held at the iconic Bh

India has taken a decisive step toward influencing the future of artificial intelligence with the announcement of the “New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments,” a voluntary global framework designed to promote responsible, inclusive, and culturally relevant AI development. The initiative was introduced by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, bringing together leading technology companies, policymakers, and innovators from ar

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 , Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India views artificial intelligence as a defining opportunity rather than a technological threat. Addressing global leaders, researchers, and industry experts in New Delhi, he described AI as a historic turning point comparable to major milestones that reshaped human civilization. He noted that technological revolutions in the past took decades to spread, whereas AI is advancing at un

The AI Impact Summit 2026 , hosted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a global artificial intelligence powerhouse. The summit brought together political leaders, global technology executives, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the transformative potential of AI and the frameworks needed to ensure its responsible growth. The scale of participation and the endorsements from international leaders reflected gro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of significant bilateral meetings with European leaders, including Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Slovakia’s President Zuzana Čaputová, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The diplomatic engagements highlighted India’s growing international influence and its strategic focus on strengthening ties with European nations across multiple sectors, including trade

A controversy emerged at the prestigious India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after officials reportedly asked Galgotias University to vacate its exhibition space following allegations related to a robotic dog displayed at the event. The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, was designed to showcase India’s technological progress in artificial intelligence and innovation to a global audience. However, the situation quickly escalated when observers claimed that the robot presente

India’s growing influence in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem received a significant boost as Anthropic announced the launch of its new office in Bengaluru during the India AI Impact Summit . The expansion reflects the country’s rapid emergence as a major technology hub, with India now becoming the second-largest global market for the company’s AI assistant Claude, after the United States. The announcement underscores how India is transitioning from being primari

India is entering a transformative phase in artificial intelligence (AI) development, with the government projecting massive investments that could reshape the country’s technological landscape. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw , has stated that the country is likely to attract more than $200 billion in AI-related investments over the next two years. This projection highlights growing global confidence in India as a major destinatio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France for the global Artificial Intelligence summit evolved into a broader diplomatic initiative aimed at strengthening India’s international partnerships. Beyond participating in discussions on emerging technologies, the visit included multiple high-level meetings with world leaders, business executives, and technology innovators, reflecting India’s growing geopolitical relevance and ambition to shape global conversations on technolo

The Adani Group has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest $100 billion in building renewable-energy-powered, AI-ready hyperscale data centres across India by 2035. The initiative is designed to integrate clean energy generation, transmission systems, and high-performance computing infrastructure into a unified ecosystem capable of supporting next-generation artificial intelligence technologies. The announcement reflects a growing recognition that access to both computing powe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that artificial intelligence must remain focused on human welfare while addressing global leaders, technology experts, and innovators at the India AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi. In his message, he welcomed participants from across the world and noted that the summit reflects India’s growing technological capabilities and the immense potential of its youth. The event is guided by the theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya,” wh

The AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced on February 16 in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, technology experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers to explore how artificial intelligence can shape economies and societies in the coming decades. The summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, marks a significant milestone for India as it positions itself as a key player in global AI governance and innovation. The event reflects Indi

In a landmark move aimed at transforming the country’s education ecosystem, Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Education Bodhan AI during the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. The initiative represents a decisive step toward building a sovereign, scalable, and ethically governed AI infrastructure tailored specifically for India’s educational needs. Hosted at IIT Madras, Bodhan AI is envisioned as the foundation of th

The Indian government has unveiled a major overhaul of its digital regulations to address the fast-growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and synthetic content. Through amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, the government has introduced strict timelines and transparency requirements aimed at curbing the misuse of generative AI technologies. The amended rules, notified on February 10 and

The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , marks a decisive shift in India’s education policy by placing human capital development at the centre of the country’s long-term growth strategy. The government has clearly linked education with employment, innovation, and productivity, signalling that future economic competitiveness will be driven as much by skills and talent as by infrastructure and capital investment. With over 350 structural reforms

India is intensifying its efforts to emerge as a global leader in ethical and indigenous artificial intelligence, following a high-level interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior technology leaders ahead of the IndiaAI Impact Summit scheduled for February. The meeting reflects the government’s broader ambition to combine technological self-reliance with responsible governance, positioning India as a trusted hub for human-centric and secure AI development. T

A sharp exchange at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos has brought renewed global attention to India’s position in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. During a discussion on the geopolitics of AI, remarks suggesting that India belongs to a “second-tier” group of AI nations triggered a strong rebuttal from Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw . The moment underscored not only differences in global assessments of AI leader

India’s position in the global order is undergoing a decisive transformation. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw , underlined that the world increasingly views India as a trusted and reliable partner. At a time when geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and economic volatility dominate global discussions, India’s consistency in governance and policy direction is emerg

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, a stark message echoed across global corridors of power: “AI or die.” The phrase, articulated by Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ and a leading global voice on artificial intelligence, captured the urgency of the moment. His warning was not dramatic exaggeration but a reflection of a rapidly changing global reality where artificial intelligence is becoming the central driver of economic power, innovation, and national competitiveness. For In