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February 19, 2026 1:07 PM

‘AI must be democratic and human-centric’: PM Modi in keynote address at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, calling for artificial intelligence to be democratic, inclusive and guided by strong ethical principles. Describing the summit as a historic global gathering, PM Modi said India - home to one-sixth of humanity - is proud to host the first global AI summit in the Global South. He highlighted India’s strengths, including the world’s largest youth population, a vast technology ...

February 19, 2026 10:49 AM

AI is the next foundational infrastructure like electricity and internet: Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran

Artificial intelligence is the next major form of infrastructure that will profoundly transform societies and economies, much like the steam engine, electricity and the internet did in earlier eras, Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said on Thursday. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Chandrasekaran described AI as the “infrastructure of intelligence” that will shape the future across sectors and geographies. “AI, in my view, is the next big infrastructure. It i...

February 19, 2026 11:01 AM

PM Modi shares warm bonhomie with Presidents Lula and Macron at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared warm bonhomie with global leaders at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The Prime Minister was seen exchanging a cordial greeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Representing key voices of the Global South, the two leaders displayed a close personal rapport as they entered the venue together, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between India and Brazil, particularly in the areas of global techno...

February 18, 2026 4:29 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Feb 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, positioning the event as a landmark global gathering focused on shaping the future of inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence. Ahead of the formal inauguration, the Prime Minister will welcome Heads of State, government leaders and other dignitaries participating in the summit at Bharat Mandapam on the evening of February 18. He is also scheduled to hold bilater...

February 18, 2026 4:12 PM

Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in India via AI-focused venture fund

US chipmaker Qualcomm on Wednesday said it will invest up to $150 million in Indian startups through a new Strategic AI Venture Fund, as its chief executive Cristiano Amon attended the India AI Impact Summit in the capital. The investment, to be routed through Qualcomm Ventures, will back startups across stages with a focus on artificial intelligence applications in automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and mobile technologies, the company said. “Through our new Strategic AI Venture...

February 18, 2026 3:09 PM

‘Google can work with our talented students and professionals’: PM Modi after meeting Sundar Pichai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he discussed India’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence and opportunities for collaboration with Google CEO Sundar Pichai during a meeting held on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. “It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. We spoke about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can collaborate with our talented students and professionals in this field,�...

February 18, 2026 12:58 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcases youth-led AI innovation for public good

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Tuesday announced the winners of the YUVAi Global Youth Challenge, marking the culmination of a major international initiative under the IndiaAI Mission to promote responsible, youth-led artificial intelligence innovation. The challenge attracted over 2,500 applications from 38 countries, highlighting growing global engagement among young innovators committed to developing AI solutions aligned with societal and developmental priorities. Designed for participa...

February 18, 2026 12:57 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcases ‘AI for ALL’ global impact challenge to drive inclusive innovation

The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 spotlighted the “AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge,” a flagship initiative of the IndiaAI Mission aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence solutions capable of delivering large-scale societal impact. The challenge forms a key part of the summit’s agenda and reflects the Government of India’s push to harness AI for inclusive, sustainable and people-centric development under the guiding principles of People, Planet and Progress. Th...

February 18, 2026 12:33 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates ‘WAVES Creators’ Corner’ at India AI Impact Summit 2026; 51 startups showcase AI innovations

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘WAVES Creators’ Corner’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling a dedicated innovation workspace aimed at demonstrating the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the AVGC-XR ecosystem. The pavilion, launched on the second day of the summit in New Delhi, has been conceptualised as a fully operational, hands-on platform showcasing AI applications across Animation, Visual Effec...

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...