India’s telecom landscape is witnessing another strategic shift as Bharti Airtel announced a ₹200 billion investment into its financial services subsidiary over the next few years. The move signals a strong commitment to Airtel digital lending expansion, positioning the telecom major to compete aggressively in India’s rapidly growing non-bank financial…
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AI Summit New Changes Highlight India’s Push for Sovereign and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence
The AI Summit New Changes unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 signal a decisive transformation in the country’s technological ambitions. Held from February 16–21, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the summit marked India’s emergence as a serious global AI contender. The event was the first major…
India Joins Pax Silica Alliance to Strengthen AI and Semiconductor Supply Chains
India on Friday signed a declaration to join the Pax Silica Alliance, a US-led initiative focused on strengthening resilient Semiconductor Supply Chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence. The declaration was signed during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in deepening technological cooperation…
India AI Ambitions Face Turbulence as High-Profile Absences and Organisational Glitches Overshadow Summit
India’s much-anticipated artificial intelligence gathering faced a difficult start after several high-profile developments overshadowed what was intended to be a landmark moment for the country’s technology diplomacy. The event, designed to position India as a key voice in global AI governance, quickly drew attention not for its innovation showcases but…
India Content Regulation Reform Signals Tougher Accountability Standards
India has reinforced its stance on digital accountability, signaling a firmer regulatory environment for global technology companies. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that multinational platforms must operate within the constitutional framework of the country. His remarks came shortly after…
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Puts New Delhi at the Center of Global AI Diplomacy
New Delhi has become the focal point of global technology conversations this week as world leaders and top executives from major artificial intelligence companies gather for the India AI Impact Summit. The high-profile event marks the first time a global AI summit of this scale is being hosted in the…
JSW MG Motor Invests Up to 440 Million Dollars to Expand Electric Vehicles in India
JSW MG Motor India, the joint venture between China’s SAIC Motor and India’s JSW Group, has announced plans to invest between 30 billion and 40 billion rupees over the next few years to accelerate its growth strategy. The JSW MG Motor investment, valued at up to 440 million dollars, will…
India Clears ₹3.6 Trillion Defence Push with Rafale Fighter Jets at the Core
India has given initial clearance to a massive ₹3.6 trillion ($40 billion) defence procurement programme, placing Rafale fighter jets at the centre of a sweeping military modernisation drive. The approval was granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) and covers acquisitions for the air force, navy, and army, as New…
India Reaffirms E-Cigarette Ban, Shutting Door on Heated Tobacco Products
India has firmly ruled out any relaxation of its existing India e-cigarette ban, rejecting years of lobbying by global tobacco major Philip Morris International to allow heat-not-burn tobacco products in the country. The decision reinforces New Delhi’s hard stance on tobacco control and delivers a setback to the company’s plans…
India Tightens Online Oversight with Three-Hour Content Removal Mandate
India has once again signaled a tougher stance on digital governance by drastically reducing the time social media platforms have to remove unlawful content. Under newly amended Information Technology (IT) rules, companies such as Meta, YouTube, and X will now be required to take down content within three hours of…