AI Impact Summit 2026

February 18, 2026 11:22 AM

PM Modi calls for human-centric AI, says India should be among top three AI superpowers by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined an ambitious vision for India’s role in the global artificial intelligence revolution, declaring that the country should be “among the top three AI superpowers globally” by the time it celebrates 100 years of independence in 2047. He made the remarks during an exclusive interview with ANI as the 5-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 is underway in New Delhi - the first global AI summit of its scale to be hosted in the Global South. In a post on X, PM...

February 18, 2026 11:25 AM

India, France elevate ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’; sign key pacts on defence, critical minerals and innovation

India and France on Tuesday elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, marking a significant expansion of cooperation across defence, critical minerals, advanced technologies, climate action, health, education and economic security. The decision was announced following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. Macron, who is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19, also jointly inaugurated ...

February 18, 2026 10:08 AM

Govt showcases AI platforms to boost tribal welfare delivery at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has presented a range of Artificial Intelligence-enabled governance solutions aimed at improving service delivery and inclusion among tribal communities at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The exhibition, themed “AI for Inclusive & Empowered Tribal Communities,” highlights a digital ecosystem designed to enhance administrative efficiency, preserve cultural heritage and improve access to welfare schemes in remote tribal regions. Aligned with the Centre’s...

February 18, 2026 11:25 AM

AI moves from labs to life at India AI Impact Summit Expo

Artificial Intelligence has stepped decisively out of research labs and into real-world deployment, as demonstrated at the exhibition of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which has drawn strong participation from industry leaders, start-ups, academic institutions and global partners. Currently underway at Bharat Mandapam, the Expo features over 300 exhibitors from India and more than 30 countries across 10 thematic pavilions. The showcase highlights how AI is driving scientific advancement, indu...

February 17, 2026 8:19 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Government Showcases AI-Led Skilling Push

India is positioning artificial intelligence as a catalyst for inclusive growth and human capital development, Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Jayant Chaudhary said on Tuesday as they visited the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) pavilion at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for ...

February 17, 2026 8:00 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: AI no longer optional, essential across all spheres of life:Jitendra Singh

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an option but an essential component of work across every sphere of life, Indian Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday while lauding India’s first government-owned, sovereign multilingual large language model under the BharatGen initiative. Addressing a session titled “BharatGen Models: Vision and Technical Execution 2026” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Singh said the development of a soverei...

February 17, 2026 7:38 PM

“AI represents a transformative opportunity in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Artificial Intelligence represents a "transformative opportunity" in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, asserting that the country is leveraging AI not to deepen divides but to bridge them by expanding access to opportunity. Speaking exclusively to ANI on AI's role in the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Prime Minister said, "AI represents a transformative opportunity in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat...

February 17, 2026 7:27 PM

“I view AI as a force-multiplier, India is well equipped to adapt to this change”: PM Modi

Noting that Artificial Intelligence is a force multiplier which will further help push the boundaries "of what we thought possible", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is confident that by "combining innovation with inclusion", AI will strengthen India's workforce. In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi talked about the government's thrust on skilling and said that "with the right skills and preparation, our youth will lead the future of work." "I understand the con...

February 17, 2026 4:41 PM

Education Ministry highlights AI-driven transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Education hosted a special session titled “Ministry of Education – Pushing the Frontier of AI in India” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday, underscoring the government’s push to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India’s education ecosystem. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who attended the session, described the Summit as a pathbreaking initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accelerate India�...

February 17, 2026 4:24 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with French President Macron in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. The two leaders shared a warm embrace before beginning their discussions at Lok Bhavan, underscoring the close personal rapport and strategic depth of India-France ties. After the meeting, PM Modi said, "It’s a delight to meet my friend, President Macron in Mumbai! He told me he really likes the city and also enjoyed his run earlier in the day!" Ministry of...