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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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UK deputy PM calls for safe, fair, and inclusive AI to benefit humanity

Lammy also mentioned certain projects related to AI, including the Asia AI Development Observatory that would be a new network to support responsible AI governance and other aspects

UK deputy PM calls for safe, fair, and inclusive AI to benefit humanity
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Govt disburses ₹28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till December 2025

In 2021, the government announced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for 14 sectors with an outlay of ₹1.97 trillion

Govt disburses ₹28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till December 2025
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

India to focus on providing affordable compute capacity to all: MoSPI Secy

He was speaking at a session 'Building Public Interest AI: Catalytic Funding for Equitable Access to Compute Resources' at AI Impact Summit

India to focus on providing affordable compute capacity to all: MoSPI Secy
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

PM to launch ₹22,000-cr Guwahati-Silchar expressway on March 14: Assam CM

The expressway will enable travel between Guwahati and Silchar in four-and-a-half hours from over eight hours at present, he told reporters on the sidelines of a programme in Silchar

PM to launch ₹22,000-cr Guwahati-Silchar expressway on March 14: Assam CM
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw sees AI-biology convergence transforming healthcare

Highlighting the importance of generational learning embedded in DNA, she cited examples such as migratory birds with navigational intelligence

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw sees AI-biology convergence transforming healthcare
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

India has incredible opportunity in AI-led transformation: Qualcomm CEO

He further said in terms of the potential, as AI is going to "change everything, create new devices, new experiences, new services" that become a massive opportunity

India has incredible opportunity in AI-led transformation: Qualcomm CEO
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul

Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of a sell-out through the deal, posted a video on X in which he invoked his recent speech in Parliament

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Open garbage next to house violates right to live with dignity: Delhi HC

Justice Amit Bansal stated that a hygienic environment was an integral aspect of a healthy life and the absence of a healthy environment frustrates the right to live with dignity

Open garbage next to house violates right to live with dignity: Delhi HC
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

EC to visit TN, Puducherry from Feb 25 to 27 to assess poll preparedness

Besides Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, assembly polls are due in Assam, Kerala and West Bengal

EC to visit TN, Puducherry from Feb 25 to 27 to assess poll preparedness
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Two communities clash in MP's Siroha; police retort to teargas shells

The incident occurred in Azad Chowk area of the town on Thursday night, after which heavy police force was deployed there

Two communities clash in MP's Siroha; police retort to teargas shells
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

PM Modi meets AI startup CEOs, discusses use of tech in agri, education

PM Modi underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India's needs

PM Modi meets AI startup CEOs, discusses use of tech in agri, education
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

India assumes chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in Vizag

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is a voluntary initiative aimed at increasing maritime cooperation among navies of littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region

India assumes chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in Vizag
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Govt announces seven measures, credit assistance to help boost exports

These measures are part of the ₹25,060 crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in January

Govt announces seven measures, credit assistance to help boost exports
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Govt plans 'complete AI stack' to power innovation: Jayant Chaudhary

Chaudhary recalled that during early policy debates around AI including concerns over privacy, trust, data sovereignty and job disruption, India chose to prioritise openness and innovation

Govt plans 'complete AI stack' to power innovation: Jayant Chaudhary
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

India-US interim trade pact to be operationalised in April: Piyush Goyal

He also said that India's free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and Oman are likely to be implemented in April

India-US interim trade pact to be operationalised in April: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

Marco Rubio to visit India in few months; trade deal soon: US ambassador

Gor also described the Quad coalition as an important grouping for cooperation among its member states

Marco Rubio to visit India in few months; trade deal soon: US ambassador
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

'Maximum Optics Damaging India': Cong's dig at Modi govt over US-Pak ties

The opposition party's attack came a day after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif attended the Board of Peace in Washington along with leaders of other nations who have signed up to join the organisation

'Maximum Optics Damaging India': Cong's dig at Modi govt over US-Pak ties
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Heritage Foods follows stringent quality norms, empowers farmers: MD

She also asserted that the firm adheres to stringent quality testing procedures to ensure highest standards in its products

Heritage Foods follows stringent quality norms, empowers farmers: MD
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

AI sovereignty doesn't imply digital isolation: Yotta CEO Sunil Gupta

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Gupta stressed that global interdependence in technology is inevitable

AI sovereignty doesn't imply digital isolation: Yotta CEO Sunil Gupta
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Institutions need not be gung-ho, use AI if it is tested: MoSPI official

Rohit Bhardwaj, the MoSPI official, also suggested that government departments should make the relevant data AI-ready by creating files that are readable by a computer

Institutions need not be gung-ho, use AI if it is tested: MoSPI official
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:36 PM IST