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India entering new industrial era driven by AI, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines the nation's global ambi­tions in AI

India entering new industrial era driven by AI, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost

The number of AI companies founded in India increased from 67 in 2016 to 197 in 2025

StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

India well-positioned to capitalise on AI markets: Birmingham & Ohrie

Since the time we changed the operating model, we have plugged India directly into the strategy. The squads here are equally as capable as the ones in North America, says Birmingham

India well-positioned to capitalise on AI markets: Birmingham & Ohrie
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities across Indian firms: Study

Roles commonly perceived as most exposed to AI, such as software developers and database administrators, are also among those experiencing the strongest growth in demand

AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities across Indian firms: Study
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition

Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale

Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

India's data centre sector isn't fully sovereign as AI debate deepens

Soaring hardware investment masks deep platform dependence. True sovereignty requires moving beyond physical ownership to domestic control of technology

India's data centre sector isn't fully sovereign as AI debate deepens
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Deep-tech startup Atsuya named among top 20 in AI for All challenge

Founded in 2017, Atsuya Technologies works across sectors including manufacturing, retail, quick commerce, and oil and gas

Deep-tech startup Atsuya named among top 20 in AI for All challenge
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Kerala to launch India's first graphene policy to become global tech hub

State unveils incentives, ₹200 cr innovation hub to attract investors

Kerala to launch India's first graphene policy to become global tech hub
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

AI payments firm AvenuesAI net profit at ₹71.88 cr, revenue doubles

Infibeam Avenues, now AvenuesAI, posts 15% rise in Q3FY26 net profit as revenue from operations more than doubles to Rs 2,381 crore

AI payments firm AvenuesAI net profit at ₹71.88 cr, revenue doubles
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund

Biotechnology-focused fund manager invites startup applications under Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund

After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Limiting access to global technology could backfire on EU, warns Google

Google has warned that Europe's push to reduce reliance on foreign tech could slow innovation and growth, urging the EU to stay open to global digital tools while building its own capabilities

Limiting access to global technology could backfire on EU, warns Google
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

AI Impact Summit: Indigenous SLM, LLMs to take AI summit centre stage

Government to showcase homegrown large and small language models at five-day summit; Sarvam's LLM and funding for AI data centres may be announced

AI Impact Summit: Indigenous SLM, LLMs to take AI summit centre stage
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

'AI bigger than Covid': New York-based CEO sounds alarm on rapid evolution

Matt Shumer said that AI is likely to take on roles across law, finance, medicine, accounting, consulting, writing, design, analysis, and customer service

'AI bigger than Covid': New York-based CEO sounds alarm on rapid evolution
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Apple reportedly pushes back plans to release revamped Siri to iOS 27

Apple has reportedly delayed its revamped Siri rollout again, shifting new AI-powered features from iOS 26.4 to later updates, possibly either with iOS 26.5 or directly with iOS 27

Apple reportedly pushes back plans to release revamped Siri to iOS 27
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Centre to formally launch IIT-Madras's Bharat Bodhan AI on Thursday

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs AI roundtable with edtech founders ahead of launch of IIT Madras-anchored Bharat Bodhan AI Foundation

Centre to formally launch IIT-Madras's Bharat Bodhan AI on Thursday
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

AI Summit: Apps to models, India's AI stack for population-scale impact

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, government data show progress across the AI stack, signalling a transition from framework-building to measurable, population-scale outcomes

AI Summit: Apps to models, India's AI stack for population-scale impact
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

AI delivering real-world scientific outcomes: Google DeepMind exec

Google DeepMind's Pushmeet Kohli discusses AI's role in science, India's place in global research, and DeepMind's footprint in the country

AI delivering real-world scientific outcomes: Google DeepMind exec
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Discord to bring age verifications from March, tightens teen safety rules

Discord will begin restricting accounts from March unless users verify their age via face or ID scans, as part of a global rollout of stricter teen safety measures

Discord to bring age verifications from March, tightens teen safety rules
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

India previews AI stack progress ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026: Details

The government has detailed advances across applications, models, compute, infrastructure and energy as New Delhi prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16

India previews AI stack progress ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026: Details
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 9:32 AM IST

TCS needs to be prepared to take advantage of AI: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran asked TCS employees to embed AI into daily work, reflect on recent underperformance and focus on execution as adoption of the technology accelerates

TCS needs to be prepared to take advantage of AI: N Chandrasekaran
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 10:42 PM IST