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Lower consumer power costs key to AI-renewable success: MNRE Joint Secy

India has been significantly adding renewable energy capacity, and the country's total capacity is around 520 GW

X down for thousands of users in the US and UK, shows Downdetector

The actual number of affected users may differ from what's shown on Downdetector because these reports are user-submitted

India-AI Summit Day 1: Sovereign AI, jobs, global ties dominate talks

Day 1 of the India-AI Impact Summit, which is being held in New Delhi, saw policy urgency, sovereign AI push, and signals on jobs, skills, regulation and infrastructure shaping India's AI ambitions

PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups

Expo features over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in AI ecosystem

India in talks with 30 nations on AI regulation framework: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said misinformation and deepfakes are eroding the foundations of society, adding that social media platforms, AI developers and creators must ensure these technologies are not misused

'Don't chase tech, solve real problems': Bhashini CEO at AI Impact Summit

DIDB CEO Amitabh Nag said that building strong communities around AI development can help create a self-sustaining marketplace over time

AI effectively augmenting essential human capabilities, says Cisco India MD

Beyond agriculture, Krishnan pointed out the technology's diverse utility in governance and security, noting that "even in prisons like Tihar, AI is being used for vigilance of the inmates

Tech Wrap Feb 16: India AI Impact Summit, Android 17 beta, WhatsApp Status

India AI Impact Summit 2026. Google releases Android 17 beta update. WhatsApp Status preview. Google Pixel 10a specifications. iPhone 18 Pro series. Now playing for Pixel phones

China's DeepSeek moment to India's sovereign AI, what BharatGen CEO said

BharatGen CEO, Rishi Bal, explains why the government-backed programme is building its own foundational AI models, how PARAM 2 fits into the plan, and what sovereign AI means in India context

Qualcomm showcases AI humanoid robots at India AI Impact Summit: Sneak peek

At India AI Impact Summit, Qualcomm showcased its AI-powered humanoid robotics platform, outlining a task-based approach targeting logistics, manufacturing and retail automation

NPCI offers wallet service to foreign visitors at AI Impact Summit

Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India

KPMG partner fined A$10,000 for using AI tools to cheat in test about AI

KPMG Australia fined a partner A$10,000 after 28 staff were caught using AI tools to cheat in internal training exams, prompting tighter monitoring and fresh scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series could bring major upgrades in 2026: Report

Reportedly, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series may debut in 2026 with new colours, a smaller Dynamic Island, upgraded cameras, a bigger battery and improved chips

Android 17 beta update brings cross-device continuity feature: How it works

Android 17 beta 1 update introduces Handoff, a cross-device continuity feature that lets users move app activities between nearby devices with system-level support

Apple's iOS 27 may bring minor changes, improved battery life: Report

Instead of major design overhauls, iOS 27 may focus on stability upgrades, app optimisation, and improved battery life through subtle enhancements

India AI Impact Summit is 'Maha Kumbh' for AI, says Jitin Prasada

The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said the outcomes of the summit are being deeply watched not only in India but across the world

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