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AI Impact Summit triggers traffic congestion, travel delays across Delhi

Several commuters reported being stuck in traffic for more than half an hour, with many raising concerns over fuel wastage and productivity loss

Retail market expected to double to ₹210-215 trillion in 2035: Report

Explicit trade-offs and disciplined execution are critical to delivering a differentiated customer value proposition and sustaining profitable growth, the report added

IIT Delhi uses AI to improve streamflow predictions for India's rivers

Accurate information of river flow is critical for water resources management, including irrigation scheduling, reducing flood risk, and reservoir operations

AI-generated misinformation has power to derail democracies: Jitin Prasada

Speaking at a session in the AI Impact Summit here, Prasada also said artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance learning for students and teachers

AI usage in disaster management needs legal framework: UNDRR official

Addressing a session at the AI Impact Summit, UNDRR official said India has done a lot of work in using AI predictive analysis in disaster management

Govt to provide AI resources access to medical students: MoHFW official

The panelists in the session focussed on how responsible AI can advance health equity by improving access to trusted medical knowledge, clinical decision support, and workforce capacity

UP govt cancels licences of 178 private hospitals over various complaints

FIRs have been registered against 281 hospitals, which were operating while allegedly violating the norms. Apart from this, 533 hospitals were "seized"

Nearly one in four BMC winners face criminal cases, ADR analysis shows

Among parties, 76 per cent of BJP winners, 83 per cent from Shiv Sena (UBT), 93 per cent from Shiv Sena and 92 per cent from the Indian National Congress were crorepatis

AI will augment human capabilities, not replace jobs: Blue Machines AI COO

Speaking on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Jain said that India has grown 'leaps and bounds' in adopting as well as building AI technologies

Shriram Properties buys land in Bengaluru to develop ₹600 cr project

The company said that it has acquired a land parcel of about 4 acre on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction

WeWork India opens new centre in Gurugram with over 1,200 seating capacity

WeWork India has taken office spaces on lease from realty major DLF to set up this co-working facility and now it would sub-lease the desks to corporates

Doors of BJP open for Bhupen Borah after exit from Congress: Assam CM

Borah was the president of the Assam Congress unit from 2021 to 2025, and was replaced by Gaurav Gogoi last year; he has been a two-time legislator in Assam

28 schools in Ahmedabad, Vadodara receive bomb threat; searches underway

Vadodara Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar said as many as 13 schools in different localities of the city received bomb threat emails

NCLT sets up panel to assess progress of projects under Jaypee Infratech

A two-member Delhi-based principal bench of the NCLT has also taken note of the "anguish of homebuyers" and directed the committee to look into their grievances

Keystone Realtors to redevelop 8 societies in Mumbai, eyes ₹1,775 cr

The company said that it has been appointed as the developer for a large society redevelopment project of Om Nagar Co-operative Housing Society Federation Limited

SC refuses to entertain pleas against Assam CM over viral 'shooting' video

The video of Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing at two people, one wearing a skull cap and the other with a beard, was shared by the Assam BJP on its official X handle on Feb 7

SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging 2023 data protection law

The plea argues that the new data regime severely dilutes the Right to Information (RTI) Act and grants the Centre 'sweeping powers' over personal data

EaseMyTrip plans to raise up to ₹500 cr to support expansion in hotels

The move is aimed at providing more flexibility to execute growth initiatives while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation

AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official

During a panel discussion on 'AI for Road Safety: Data-Driven Solutions for Enhancing Road Safety in India', MoRTH official said AI can play a big role in avoiding accidents and reducing fatalities

Regulatory sandboxes necessary to foster AI innovations: IFSCA official

Speaking at a session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, IFSCA's Chief Technology Officer Joseph Joshy also said he would look at the things through the regulatory lens