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India showcases naval might at International Fleet Review 2026, dozens of navies join the show

The fleet review will feature Operation Sindoor's naval star, the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The carrier played a key role in fending off the Pakistan Navy during the 2025 operation, when it was deployed in the Northern Arabian Sea

Galgotias Uni presented a China-made robodog as its own at AI Impact Summit—until netizens fact-checked it

A viral robodog video from Galgotias University caused backlash after claims it was built in India, forcing clarification that the robot was Chinese-made and used only for student learning

Watch | Army used AI to predict, foil Chinese move along LAC in Arunachal: Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana

AI-powered prediction tools helped the Indian Army anticipate and foil an unprecedented Chinese move along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana said, underscoring artificial intelligence’s growing role in modern warfare and national security strategy.

‘Govt must pull brakes’: Stuart Russell warns AI arms race risks humanity

Stuart Russell has warned that an unchecked artificial intelligence arms race could threaten humanity and urged governments to intervene

‘Raise India-made component’: Rajnath Singh seeks up to 50 per cent local content in Rafale deal

India has asked France to raise the India-made component to up to 50 per cent in the proposed 114 Rafale fighter jet deal while expanding broader defence cooperation

Time to repair ties: PM Modi invites Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman to visit India as Yunus exits scene

India moves quickly to engage Bangladesh’s new leadership, as PM Modi invites Tarique Rahman for talks following his oath

How Emmanuel Macron made Mumbai his own

After a morning jog along Marine Drive and waving to early risers, French President Emmanuel Macron was later spotted at the historic CST station

'President Macron and I are on the way...': PM Modi, Macron share car ride to India-France Innovation Forum in Mumbai

“After the talks and press statements at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, President Macron and I are on the way to the other programmes, which include the India-France Innovation Forum," PM Modi posted on X

Tech a partner to human intelligence: PM Modi addresses AI job loss fears, says preparation not fear is key

PM Modi said fears of job losses due to artificial intelligence should be met with preparation rather than anxiety, emphasising that AI will work alongside human intelligence, not replace it.

Indian indices recover as Sensex gains 650 points amid strong demand for power and banking shares

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, banking, and financial stocks amid a mixed trend overseas.

From stolen devices to long queues, Day 1 of India’s AI Summit was ‘pure chaos’ — How Day 2 fared

India’s AI Impact Summit opened with high expectations, but Day 1 descended into chaos—mismanaged entry, overcrowded halls, and stolen AI devices. Exhibitors and attendees faced confusion and delays

‘Reform express will keep moving’: Jaishankar says India engaging from position of strength

Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation conference, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is engaging global partners from a position of strength as the ‘reform express’ continues.

Ajit Pawar crash: AAIB seeks foreign help with Learjet’s black box

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has sought foreign help to crack the black box of the Learjet aeroplane involved in the Baramati crash, sources have said.

Should Hyderabad techie quit Rs 28 lakh CTC for sub-inspector's job? Wife's X post sparks debate

A software engineer in Hyderabad has gone viral after seeking advice on whether her husband should trade his 28L per year tech salary for a 60,000 rupee per month government job.

Why did the US envoy visit India’s army command near Pakistan?

The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and the INDOPACOM commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, visited the Indian Army’s Western Command near the Pakistan border, holding talks on regional security, military preparedness, and defence cooperation. The high-profile visit comes amid expanding India-US defence ties

AI Summit: Amid Epstein link buzz, Gates Foundation says Microsoft founder to deliver keynote

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), which has organised the summit, invited Gates to be one of the speakers. However, his name no longer appears on the official website of AI Impact Summit

Beyond AI Summit, PM Modi launches massive diplomacy drive, meets world leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi and is holding a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders alongside the five-day event

‘Avoid South Mumbai routes’: Police issue advisory ahead of Macron Visit

Mumbai Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, announcing road closures, diversions and no-parking zones across south Mumbai from 2 PM to 9 PM due to VVIP movements for the India–France event at Gateway.

'Welcome to India, my dear friend': Strategic ties in focus as PM Modi hosts Macron for three-day visit

Modi welcomes Macron to India for AI Summit and key defence talks, signalling deeper strategic partnership as both leaders push cooperation in emerging tech, innovation, and multibillion-dollar Rafale fighter deal

PM Modi, French PM Macron to push major defence, Rafale, AI deals in Mumbai talks

India and France are set to expand cooperation in defence, trade, technology, and artificial intelligence as PM Modi hosts Emmanuel Macron for bilateral talks in Mumbai

From dosa to deep tech: US Ambassador Sergio Gor calls Bengaluru’s energy 'unmatched'

US envoy Sergio Gor praises Bengaluru’s “unmatched” energy during visit, highlighting its startups, culture and street food, as talks with Tejasvi Surya spotlight growing India-US tech and trade ties

3 inmates, including 2 Pakistani juveniles, escape custody in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura

Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a Juvenile Observation Home in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening after allegedly assaulting police personnel, triggering a security alert in the border area of RS Pura.

In Graphics: 7 big changes the world could see in AI

In 2026, Agentic AI systems are transforming industry, healthcare, and infrastructure, while India positions itself as a Global South leader in ethical AI governance at the India AI Impact Summit. The shift toward small language models, robotics-driven Physical AI, and synthetic data marks a pivotal moment for global AI development

Was an Indian woman among Epstein’s victims?

Newly released US Justice Department documents indicate American officials sought to trace a woman believed to be in India to provide compensation and therapy under victim assistance schemes linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The files also reveal India-related contacts, emails, and names of prominent global figures

‘Welfare, happiness for all’: PM Modi sets AI Impact Summit’s focus on ‘Human-centric progress’

PM Modi underscored India’s push for human-centric Artificial Intelligence as the country prepares to host global leaders and experts for the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. He highlighted the theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya”, meaning welfare for all, happiness for all.

‘India has maximum AI skill penetration’: Jitin Prasada at AI Impact Summit, 2026

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, 2026, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said that India has the highest level of artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration and has adopted a policy approach of avoiding over-regulation to ensure innovation thrives

India, France to renew 10-year defence pact at ministerial dialogue

India and France will review defence ties, renew a 10-year cooperation pact, and advance joint manufacturing initiatives at their 6th Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru

India rolls out first comprehensive AI governance framework ahead of Impact Summit 2026

India has released its first comprehensive AI governance guidelines, opting for a principle-based framework backed by existing laws and new oversight bodies to balance innovation with safeguards

PM Modi sets tone ahead of AI Impact Summit: 'Our national character has revealed itself...'

Ahead of the AI Impact Summit, PM Modi set out his government’s plans on artificial intelligence, defence spending, infrastructure expansion and trade agreements, while urging greater private sector investment

‘Incorrect and speculative’: Govt pushes back after foreign media alleges intentional pilot action in AI-171 crash

Government rejects foreign report claiming Air India Flight 171 pilots intentionally cut fuel; investigation still underway, says Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol, as AAIB calls findings speculative and families, pilots’ body demand wider scrutiny into Ahmedabad crash that killed 260 people