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Brazilian Prez hails AI Summit, says digital world returned to its homeland

In his address, Lula also underscored that putting the human being at the 'centre of our decisions is an urgent task'

French President thanks India, wraps up his visit after attending AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in the capital on Thursday, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026

Israel condemns attack on Indian workers in Ashkelon, perpetrators held

The Israeli embassy in India informed that the perpetrators have been caught and assured that justice will be delivered

India, Israel sign another MoU to deepen defence ties ahead of Modi's visit

The Indian delegation was led by Ramesh K, Director General of SIDM, and included J P Singh, Ambassador of India to Israel, and Gp Capt. Vijay Patil, Defence Attache of India to Israel

CRPF sets up 43 high-altitude bases in J&K after Pahalgam terror attack

According to officials, 26 TOBs were set up in Kashmir in October last year, while 17 additional bases were established in Jammu in November, taking the total to 43

Netherlands PM Dick Schoof praises India's AI growth at Impact Summit

Dick Schoof attended the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, where he participated in a discussion on international cooperation to responsibly accelerate AI development

PM Modi meets Croatian PM; discusses AI, clean energy, India-EU FTA

PM Modi held a meeting with Croatian Prime Minister, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and explored avenues to expand cooperation

PM Modi meets Spain Prez, Finland PM; says FTA with EU ushers in golden era

Sanchez and Orpo are here to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Expo 2026

AI key to faster decisions, smarter military sustainment: Defence experts

India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Defence experts said AI can help armies take faster decisions, predict equipment failures and boost readiness while keeping humans in control of critical operations

Navy chief Adm Dinesh Tripathi holds talks with US Pacific Fleet Commander

According to the Indian Navy, the meeting focused on the Malabar and Rimpac exercises and on strengthening interoperability

India, France sign declaration of intent on critical minerals cooperation

India and France agreed to deepen cooperation in exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling technologies of critical minerals and rare earths

Estonian President hails ties with India; seeks deeper cooperation in AI

Addressing a gathering, Estonian President noted that while both nations transitioned from 'colonial yokes' to freedom, they have since transformed into modern technological powerhouses

'Partnership for global stability, progress': PM Modi after meeting Macron

PM Modi said he discussed cooperation in the industrial, defence, clean energy, space, and emerging technologies sectors with French President

India, France elevate ties to a 'special global strategic partnership'

Airbus H125 assembly line, HAMMER JV & more: 21 outcomes announced after Modi-Macron talks

Modi, Macron hold bilateral talks, elevate strategic ties to special status

Both Modi and Macron also virtually inaugurated the assembly line for the production of Airbus H125 helicopters at Vemagal in Karnataka

DRDO DG Chandrika Kaushik stresses need for indigenous AI in defence sector

Highlighting the growing penetration of AI across sectors, she said the technology has already spread across daily activities, from education to problem-solving and solution development

AI helped predict Chinese move in Arunachal, avoid casualties: Lt Gen Rana

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the senior military official also warned of risks from artificial superintelligence and called for responsible, doctrine-driven AI deployment in defence

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres

These remarks were made by Secretary General Guterres, who will be heading to New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, the first-ever summit on AI hosted in the Global South

PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel next week, says Benjamin Netanyahu

'Tremendous alliance between Israel and India, and we are going to discuss all sorts of cooperation', the Israeli PM said

Indo-US defence ties continue to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel Paparo visited Western Command HQ in Chandimandir, discussing security along India's western front and deepening defence ties