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

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel later this month, an MoU was signed between India and Israel to deepen defence ties and strengthen ongoing joint activities, including future seminars and cooperative initiatives. The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated meetings between leading Indian and Israel defence industries leading to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). SIBAT in cooperation with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and India's Ministry of Defence led a seminar and B2B meetings this week between leading Indian and Israeli defence companies, the IMOD said. "The seminar was led by SIBAT Director, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, and brought together small, medium and large Israeli and Indian defence companies for substantive engagements, with the goal of deepening familiarity with India's defense industrial ecosystem and its updated Defense Acquisition

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI Impact Summit: What it means

AI Impact Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India's 'MANAV' vision for AI, stressing ethics, accountability, inclusion and global rules to ensure technology benefits people

AI Summit: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric

At the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, the Prime Minister said AI must remain human-centric and inclusive, warning that directionless use could turn a transformative force into disruption

AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for the democratisation of artificial intelligence (AI), urging that the technology be made human-centric and aligned with the welfare of all, particula

Watch Emmanuel Macron’s keynote address at the India AI Impact summit 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron praised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), saying the country has accomplished what no other nation has — creating a digital identity system that serves all 1.4

Govt working to upskill, reskill IT workforce amid AI challenges: Vaishnaw

The government is aware of the challenges that the Indian IT industry is facing due to artificial intelligence and is working with academia to upskill and reskill talents, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. During his welcome address at the inaugural session of India AI impact Summit 2026, Vaishnaw said that the Prime Minister, in the Union Budget, has announced a very big policy shift aimed at attracting world's data to India, to reside in India, to be processed here and to deliver high-value services to the world. "We are also conscious of the challenges which are facing our IT industry and to mitigate it we are working with the industry and academia to upskill, reskill and to build a new talent pipeline for this new intelligence age," Vaishnaw said. He said the Prime Minister has always shown commitment towards clean energy, and India at present has more than 50 per cent of the power generation capacity from the clean sources. "Our visionary Prime Minister has .

India AI Summit 2026 Day 4: Macron, Sam Altman, Pichai among key speakers

India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Day 4 as global tech leaders, CEOs and policymakers gather in New Delhi for keynotes and discussions on AI's future and governance

Big plans on India, $300 mn project investment soon: CMA CGM chairman

CMA CGM chief Rodolphe Saade outlines $650 million-plus India expansion plan spanning shipbuilding, ports and logistics.

India-France defence cooperation reflects strategic autonomy push

France has emerged as India's most consequential European partner, with defence manufacturing, Rafale jets and technology transfer anchoring a deepened strategic alignment

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

Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi; will deliver keynote address at AI Summit

Pichai is here for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 and will deliver the keynote address on February 20 at the summit

India AI Impact Summit: Restricted access for two days; expo open till 8 pm

Delegates will get restricted access to the world's largest AI summit, India AI Impact Summit 2026, on Wednesday and Thursday due to VIP movements and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence at the venue, senior government officials have said. Delegates attending the conference at Bharat Mandapam will have to vacate the convention area by 4.30 pm as the Prime Minister will host dinner for state guests and business leaders post 6 pm, Meity officials said. Digital India managing director and CEO Akhil Kumar told reporters that the AI Expo area will remain open till 8 pm from February 18 onwards due to huge enthusiasm received by delegates. "Delegates can move to the expo area after vacating the convention area. Exit will be only through Gate 4 throughout the day," Kumar said. Delegates will be allowed to enter from Gate 4 from 8 am onwards for drop-offs by cars or cabs. Gate 10 will be operational for entry from 8 am to 4:30 pm for delegates arriving by Metro. "Intermittent traffic

'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

India a beacon of hope in uncertain times, says PM Narendra Modi

At GEC 2026, PM Modi says India is emerging as a stabilising global partner amid uncertainty, as Jaishankar warns of weaponised trade and Phadnavis positions Mumbai as a financial anchor

PM Modi makes a pitch for democratisation of artificial intelligence

PM says India should be among the top three AI superpowers, not just in consumption, but in creation as well

PM Modi writes to Tarique Rahman, extends invitation to visit India

In his letter, PM Modi also invited Tarique's wife, Zubaida Rahman, and daughter, Zaima, to accompany him

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

This is Macron's fourth visit to India since his election in 2017. The two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi

India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the Expo here featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. "India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent. It showcased the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence for global good," PM Modi wrote on X. The prime minister also said that above all, the Expo reaffirmed India's commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively and at scale for human progress. The Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners. Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres at Bharat Mandapam, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startup