September 18, 2026 12:10 PM

Microsoft CEO Nadella lauds Seattle tech community’s strengthening ties with India

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella lauded Seattle's burgeoning technology community and its strengthening relationship with India as he addressed leading Indian-origin tech CEOs from across sectors including AI, quantum computing and enterprise software. Nadella was the guest of honour at a special event organised by the Consulate General of India in Seattle under the leadership of Consul General Prakash Gupta. The event, titled ‘Ideas4India: Indian American Tech CEOs Forum | Unlocking...

September 16, 2026 3:18 PM

Don’t build “Frankenstein” and then ask for government regulation: US Vice President JD Vance to AI Labs

US Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticised artificial intelligence developers for demanding global governance while continuing to build advanced systems, questioning industry leaders who create potential risks instead of focusing on immediate defensive tools. Speaking on the popular business and technology show, the All-In Podcast, Vance addressed the debate surrounding AI safety, stating, “Why is it that the people who are at the frontier of the AI economy are throwing up their hands ...

December 12, 2025 3:36 PM

Microsoft unveils next-gen AI platform to boost cybercrime investigations in Maharashtra

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Friday launched MahaCrimeOS AI, an AI- and Azure-powered platform aimed at accelerating cybercrime investigations in Maharashtra. The new system is designed to support police personnel with AI tools that help resolve cases faster and more efficiently by combining human expertise with responsible innovation. The launch comes at a time when India is witnessing a sharp rise in cybercrime, with over 3.6 million incidents reported in 2024, according to the...

March 20, 2025 10:30 PM

“Exciting to see effective innovation done in a clever way”: Bill Gates praises India’s growth story

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India's role in global innovation, highlighting the country's advancements in vaccines, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure. In an interview with Times Now, Gates emphasized the far-reaching impact of India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) and its growing global influence. Reflecting on his long association with India, he said that the country has always been a hub of talent, something he recognized even du...

January 7, 2025 3:51 PM

Satya Nadella announces $3 billion investment to boost AI, cloud infrastructure in India

Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years. The announcement came during his keynote session at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru. This investment aims to accelerate AI innovation in the country, which is pivotal for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. The tech giant also announced to train and skill 10 million people in AI by ...

January 6, 2025 10:32 PM

Glad to know about Microsoft’s ambitious expansion, investment plans in India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Monday, said he was glad to know about the tech giant’s ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi said: "It was indeed a delight to meet you, @satyanadella! Glad to know about Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. It was also wonderful discussing various aspects of tech, innovation and AI in our meeting". "Excited to build on our co...