February 17, 2026 8:44 AM

India AI Impact Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all: PM Modi

As the five-day summit, India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam enters its second day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all. PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, "Intelligence, rationality, and decision-making make science and technology useful to the public. The India AI Impact Summit also aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all." The India AI Impact Summit 2026,...

January 18, 2026 11:31 AM

Second Global Buddhist Summit to be held in Delhi on January 24-25

New Delhi will host the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) on January 24-25, as the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture, brings together global Buddhist leaders, scholars and policymakers to deliberate on contemporary global challenges through the lens of Buddha Dhamma. The Summit, to be held at Bharat Mandapam, will be organised under the theme “Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi i...

January 18, 2026 10:29 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan attends inaugural day of Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha in New Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday attended the inaugural day of the nine-day Ram Katha by renowned spiritual leader Pujya Morari Bapu at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where he highlighted the enduring relevance of Ram Katha in transmitting timeless values of Dharma, compassion and humanity. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President described Ram Katha as a living and profound medium that goes beyond the narration of a sacred epic, serving as a guide for moral living rooted in In...

December 26, 2025 9:58 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan releases final volumes of ‘Collected Works of Madan Mohan Malaviya’

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday released the final series of The Collected Works of Madan Mohan Malaviya (Volumes 12 to 23) at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. With the release of the 12-volume final series, the ambitious bilingual publication project documenting the life and legacy of Mahamana Malaviya has been completed. The project was jointly undertaken by the Mahamana Malaviya Mission ...

December 26, 2025 8:56 AM

PM Modi to lead ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ commemoration at Bharat Mandapam today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the national event marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ on Friday. The programme is scheduled to begin at around 12:15 PM at Bharat Mandapam, where the Prime Minister will also address attendees. ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ is observed to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzades - Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji - the young sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Their martyrdom, at a tender age, remains one of the most poignant chapters in I...

December 10, 2025 11:34 AM

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event today

President Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest at the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Human Rights Day function today. The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government officials, diplomats, civil society members, human rights defenders and experts. The NHRC will also be organising a National Conference on the theme “Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All,” aligned with this year’s UN Human Rights Day theme, “Ev...

December 7, 2025 6:08 PM

AI, Machine Learning to drive power sector transformation: Manohar Lal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications will play a central role in modernising India's power distribution systems, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Sunday. Speaking at a two-day national conference on AI/ML in the power sector at Bharat Mandapam, he said such technologies will enable intelligent, consumer-centric and self-optimising electricity networks. The Minister highlighted the potential of AI-enabled solutions such as smart meter analytics, digital twi...

November 18, 2025 1:25 PM

One fair, many journeys: Stories of growth, connection and opportunity at the India International Trade Fair

For decades, trade fairs have shown how markets flourish when people, products and ideas meet. This year’s India International Trade Fair (IITF), themed “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”, carries that legacy forward in its 44th edition. With more than 3,500 participants, 31 States and Union Territories, and exhibitors from 11 countries, Bharat Mandapam has transformed into a vibrant crossroads of cultures, crafts and commerce. Partner States such as Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Prad...

November 17, 2025 6:22 PM

EPFO unveils first modern Digital Pavilion at IITF 2025

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday inaugurated the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s first-ever modernised digital pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Mandaviya said that IITF has served as an important platform to showcase India’s development journey over the years, and EPFO’s debut marks a milestone in projecting a refreshed, modern identity of the org...

November 14, 2025 4:31 PM

Shripad Naik inaugurates Power Ministry pavilion at India International Trade Fair 2025

Minister of State for Power Shripad Y. Naik on Friday inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), being held from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Naik said the pavilion highlights India’s transition from conventional power sources to clean and sustainable energy. He said the exhibits reflect the government’s focus on creating a technology-driven, citizen-centric, and inclusive power ecosystem ...