Explained: What is Bharat-VISTAAR and how will the new AI system guide farmers via phone calls?

Last Updated: Feb 18 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

India has launched Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-driven multilingual agriculture platform that provides farmers with personalised advisory services, access to schemes, and real-time information via voice calls, mobile apps, and web services.

From viral sensation to legal scrutiny: Why ByteDance is tightening controls on Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 stunned the internet with cinematic AI videos that looked almost real. But after copyright complaints and a legal threat from Disney, ByteDance now says it will strengthen safeguards.

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

President Macron’s India visit: Rafale deal, AI Summit & what's more on the agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day India visit from February 17, focusing on artificial intelligence, business partnerships, and defence cooperation. Here’s what to expect from the hi

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 1 wrap: Key takeaways on jobs, sovereign AI and regulations

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 began on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Global memory chip crunch: What’s driving the new tech crisis? | Business News

A global shortage of DRAM memory chips is intensifying as AI data-center expansion consumes massive supply.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026: ‘AI transition will not happen automatically’: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said India must act urgently to manage AI-driven labour shifts.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Watch: Visuals from inside AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

The AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, kicks off today (February 16) and will carry on till February 20.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins tomorrow: What the world can expect

New Delhi is set to host one of the world’s largest AI governance gatherings as the India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins tomorrow, on February 16.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 6:26 PM IST

Sensex falls over 900 points: Why the stock market crashed today | Sensex crash | Business news

Indian markets opened sharply lower as IT stocks led a broad sell-off. But the trigger lies beyond Dalal Street.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

Why FMCG stocks are sliding in 2026 and what lies ahead for India’s consumption giants

India’s FMCG sector, long seen as a defensive investment bet, is under pressure in 2026. The Nifty FMCG index has slipped even as markets remain relatively stable. What is driving this decline, which

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 6:19 PM IST