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February 19, 2026 7:43 PM

Global Tech Leaders Urge Democratic, Inclusive AI to Serve Global South at India AI Summit 2026

Leading figures from the technology and philanthropy sectors on Thursday called for the democratization and inclusive development of artificial intelligence to prevent deepening global divides and to deliver broad prosperity, particularly in the Global South, during keynote addresses at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit, inaugurated earlier in the day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who stressed that AI must serve as a tool for inclusion and empowerment in developing regi...

February 19, 2026 11:03 AM

India emerges as AI export hub for Global South, says new repository

A new national repository mapping over 110 artificial intelligence (AI) startups and non-profit organisations delivering population-scale social and economic impact across India was released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Titled India’s AI Impact Startups, the repository has been published by IndiaAI in collaboration with Kalpa Impact. It documents AI-driven initiatives spanning sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, climate action, financial inclusion, urban mobility, and p...

February 18, 2026 4:13 PM

Microsoft to invest $50 billion to expand AI access across Global South, launches teacher skilling programme in India

Microsoft on Wednesday said it plans to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI) across countries in the Global South, warning that a widening AI divide could deepen economic inequality. In a blog post, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith and Chief Responsible AI Officer Natasha Crampton said AI adoption in the Global North is nearly twice that of the Global South. The gap, they noted, risks affecting economic growth and equitable ac...

February 10, 2026 4:22 PM

India ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ to focus on democratisation of AI

As India gets prepared to host the mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’, the country’s approach to the democratisation of AI shows that scale, inclusion and innovation can progress together, an official statement said on Tuesday. The focus on affordability, openness and trust ensures that benefits of AI reach farmers, students, researchers, startups and public institutions alike. “The path ahead is clear. Democratising AI is not a one-time effort but a continuing commitment to ensure that tech...

December 6, 2025 12:16 PM

India hosts Global South meet on public finance, explores creation of PFM Forum

The Office of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Friday hosted a high-level seminar in New Delhi to share India’s Public Financial Management (PFM) practices with countries of the Global South. Heads of missions, senior diplomats and PFM experts from Guyana, Cuba, Mauritius, Maldives, Timor-Leste, Fiji and several other partner nations attended the day-long event. The seminar served as a platform for ...

November 21, 2025 6:43 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in South Africa to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, scheduled from November 21 to 23. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon landing. The 2025 summit marks the first time the G20 is being hosted on the African continent. During the meetings, the Prime Minister is expected to engage in discussions centred on India and the broader Global South, officials said. This is the Prime Minister’s fourth visit to South Africa in an official cap...

October 27, 2025 2:27 PM

India poised to create new maritime history, says Amit Shah at India Maritime Week 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India’s maritime position, democratic stability, and naval capabilities are playing a crucial role in bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Global South while contributing to development, security, and environmental sustainability through its growing maritime presence. Addressing the inauguration of the fourth India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Shah highlighted India’s rich maritime legacy, noting that historical evidence of trade from the anci...

October 24, 2025 4:12 PM

All is not well in UN, decisions don’t address global priorities, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said that “all is not well” within the United Nations, asserting that the organisation’s decision-making no longer reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. He was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi, where a commemorative postage stamp was launched by the Department of Posts. Jaishankar lauded the ministry’s open competition on the MyGov portal for designing the UN@80 posta...

October 10, 2025 3:05 PM

From Bharat to Belém: Delhi Declaration amplifies Global South’s urban voice ahead of COP30

The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals emerged as the central outcome of the first ARISE Cities Forum 2025, setting the tone for urban climate leadership at the upcoming COP30. Adopted in New Delhi on October 9, the declaration brings together cities and local governments from across the Global South in a unified call for stronger multilevel cooperation and accelerated climate action. The Forum, co-hosted by ICLEI South Asia and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)...

September 24, 2025 11:07 AM

Global South must strengthen collaboration, tackle climate, technology and economic challenges: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday hosted a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries in New York. The meetng, which took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), focused on enhancing collaboration, solidarity, and multilateral engagement among developing nations. The meeting discussed pressing global issues, including climate justice, digital technology, and the urgent need for multilateral reforms. The initiativ...