artificial intelligence (AI)

April 21, 2026 10:30 AM

WHO says AI use in health care gaining ground across EU

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining ground in health care systems across the European Union, with all 27 member states identifying better patient care as a key driver of AI development and most already deploying AI tools in clinical settings, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Described by WHO/Europe as the first comprehensive review of its kind focused specifically on the EU, the report was based on data collected between June 20...

March 18, 2026 9:42 PM

Gujarat CM highlights AI startup support model, announces ‘Sovereign AI Park’

Gujarat has unveiled a comprehensive financial support framework for artificial intelligence (AI) startups and announced plans for a 'Sovereign AI Park', as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held direct consultations with emerging technology firms in Gandhinagar. The measures were outlined during a startup dialogue organised by the state’s Science and Technology Department at the Chief Minister’s residence, where around 24 high-potential startups from across India presented their innovations a...

February 23, 2026 8:41 PM

Union Ministers hail PM Modi’s AI-driven education reforms and cultural reorientation

Union Ministers on Monday praised the Centre’s push to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India’s education system and highlighted the government’s broader vision of reforms inspired by Indian philosophy and national priorities. Speaking to media in the national capital, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that India’s education system is steadily moving towards the use of AI in different areas. He noted that a teachers’ app was developed in collaboration with t...

February 20, 2026 12:07 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 commenced on February 16, underscored that with over 65% of India’s population under the age of 35, the country holds one of the world’s largest pools of digitally adaptable young talent. AI demand is accelerating across sectors. Between January 2...

February 19, 2026 5:30 PM

India poised to reap youth dividend in AI era

The 'India-AI Impact Summit 2026', which commenced on February 16 with a powerful vision, places India's youth at the heart of the nation's artificial intelligence (AI) journey, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. India has the largest youth population in the world, with over 65 per cent of its population under the age of 35, positioning this demographic powerhouse as an engine of economic momentum. The summit reflects a shift from passive learning to active participation, r...

February 19, 2026 5:11 PM

AI to transform healthcare, education and research: Sunil Mittal

Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal on Thursday said that sectors such as healthcare, education, deep research and medical sciences are set to grow rapidly with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit here, he said AI is no longer just a technology trend but is becoming a key driver of change across industries. Mittal highlighted how AI is transforming the way companies function and deliver services. “Areas like healthcare and education will particul...

February 19, 2026 12:21 PM

‘While some see fear in AI, India finds its future in it,’ says PM Modi at AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a powerful message of technological optimism at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, asserting that while some view the rise of artificial intelligence with apprehension, India embraces it as a cornerstone of its future growth. Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister stated, "While some see fear in AI, others see the future. I can say with utmost pride that India finds its future in Artificial Intelligence,...

February 17, 2026 8:26 PM

“DPI, AI convergence is next frontier of inclusive development”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the convergence of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks the "next frontier of inclusive development," asserting that India's experience offers practical lessons for the Global South. Speaking exclusively to ANI, PM Modi emphasised that India's digital transformation was built on replicable principles that prioritised public good and inclusion over proprietary interests. "India's Digital Public Infrastructur...

February 16, 2026 3:27 PM

India’s MSMEs must be at the heart of AI-driven manufacturing transformation: ITC’s Gaurav Kataria

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must remain central to India's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy as the country works to unlock value in manufacturing and accelerate economic growth, Gaurav Kataria, VP Digital (Manufacturing) and CDIO PSPD at ITC Ltd told ANI today. "MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time," Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of "Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good", organised by the Confeder...

February 16, 2026 10:00 AM

India emerging as global AI system-builder, AI Impact Summit to showcase its integrated ecosystem: Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur

India's AI Impact Summit 2026 is not simply a technology event but a statement of strategic intent, Pratik Mathur, the country's Consul General in Shanghai has said in an article in a leading Chinese media outlet Caixin Global, noting that the next phase of global artificial intelligence race will be shaped by countries who can build large-scale, reliable and socially embedded AI ecosystems that integrate parameters such as data and real-world development. In his op-ed in Caixin Global, Prati...