At the India AI Summit, Dr Florian Mueller, Senior Partner and Head of Bain’s EMEA AI and Solutions Practice, shared insights on artificial intelligence development, focusing on AI training, bias, and inclusivity. Mueller discussed challenges surrounding model training, fairness in algorithms, and the importance of building inclusive AI systems. The conversation highlights key debates shaping the global AI landscape.

India AI Summit: Bain’s Florian Mueller On AI Training, Bias And Inclusivity

Bangladesh has resumed full visa and consular services at its missions in India, including in New Delhi, Agartala, and Siliguri, as ties take a positive turn. Services had been suspended since late December 2025 amid security concerns and protests near diplomatic premises. The suspension began on 22 December, when the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala halted consular operations indefinitely, citing "unavoidable circumstances". The visa application centre in Siliguri followed suit shortly after.


BREAKING: Visa, Consular Services Resume at Bangladesh Missions

India's Supreme Court has once again criticised pre-poll freebies, this time taking issue with plans to provide free electricity ahead of the Tamil Nadu state elections. In its observations on Thursday (Feb 19), the court said that even states that are not financially doing well are offering such freebies. It slammed indiscriminate free electricity and other benefits by revenue-deficient states, warning that such largesse harms economic development and work culture. But we have been here before. The apex court has often been reluctant to make any specific ruling to regulate the matter, leaving it to the election body and parliament. It leaves a grey area that often allows pre-election freebies to thrive, possibly affecting election outcomes for years now. Here is an analysis.


Supreme Court Slams States For Handing Out Freebies Ahead of Elections

Jammu and Kashmir’s Valley travel sector is witnessing renewed activity after an extended period of disruption. Tourism-linked businesses and local operators report a gradual return of demand as movement and bookings pick up. The shift signals cautious optimism for the region’s tourism-dependent economy following shutdown.


J&K: Valley Travel Sector Sees Fresh Momentum After Long Shutdown | WION 

At the AI Impact Summit 2026 robots took centre stage. From Robo dogs to surgical machines and industrial bots, these systems are moving out of labs and into real life. We spoke to the builders behind the machines shaping the next wave of automation.


AI Impact Summit 2026: Robots Take Centre Stage

India’s reported entry into Pax Silicia has sparked debate over its potential impact on global technology, semiconductor strategy, and artificial intelligence ecosystems. Analysts say the development could influence supply chains, digital infrastructure, and geopolitical alignments within the fast-evolving tech order. The move is being closely watched for its implications on innovation, investment flows, and India’s positioning in the global technology race.


Why India Joining Pax Silicia Could Reshape The Global Tech And AI Landscape | WION

Global technology giants are increasingly focusing on India as a major growth hub for artificial intelligence and digital markets. India’s digital advertising market expanded by 22% in 2025, with digital now accounting for a majority of ad spending as the ecosystem shifts toward online platforms. At the India AI Impact Summit, tech leaders highlighted investments and strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening AI infrastructure, innovation and market presence in the country. India’s expanding talent base, digital economy and rising consumption make it an attractive destination for AI and Big Tech growth.


Big Tech Turns Focus To India As AI Growth Hub; Indian Digital Ads Up 22% | WION

European leaders' strong turnout at the AI Impact Summit points at a pivot towards India as a partner in AI technology. With artificial intelligence's adoption lagging in Europe, EU nations seemingly see collaboration with India as key to shaping inclusive, globally relevant AI.


Big Tech Turns Its Focus To India; Cloud Giants Expand India Data Centers

At the February 2026 India AI Impact Summit, global leaders and experts are championing "AI for all" (सर्वजन हिताय, सर्वजन सुखाय) by focusing on building sovereign AI, ensuring inclusive growth for the Global South, and implementing robust regulations against job displacement. Key discussions emphasize developing homegrown infrastructure to reduce reliance on foreign technology, while Reliance Industries pledged ₹10 lakh crore for India's AI ecosystem.


AI Impact Summit 2026: What Are Experts Saying at India's AI Summit?

Tamil Nadu Minister emphasizes that artificial intelligence (AI) should be embraced as an enabler for growth and innovation, rather than feared as a disruptor. Speaking on the role of AI in education, industry, and governance, the minister highlighted its potential to boost productivity, create opportunities, and support sustainable development while encouraging responsible adoption across sectors.


Tamil Nadu Minister: AI Must be Seen as an Enabler, Not a Disruptor

India is stepping into the center of the global ai hardware race. New delhi will formally join the u.S. Led pax silica initiative. It is a coalition focused on securing supply chains for advanced semiconductors and silicon based technologies. It places india alongside japan, south korea, singapore, the netherlands, israel, the united kingdom, australia, qatar and the united arab emirates as core members of the grouping.

Why India Joining Pax Silica is a Big Deal | How India is Positioning Itself in an AI World

Bangladesh’s new sports minister has pledged to rebuild relations with India following tensions after the T20 World Cup. The minister emphasized resolving conflicts quickly to restore sports diplomacy and bilateral cooperation. The initiative aims to strengthen ties between the two nations in cricket and other sporting exchanges, while addressing issues that arose during the international tournament.

Bangladesh Sports Minister Aims to Rebuild India Relations After T20 Fiasco

At the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, US President Donald Trump reiterated claims that he helped stop a military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May 2025, saying punitive measures helped compel a ceasefire and asserting that as many as 11 jets were shot down during the hostilities. Trump also praised regional leaders including India’s Narendra Modi. India has denied that the United States mediated the truce.


Trump At Board Of Peace: Claims 11 Jets Shot Down In India-Pakistan Conflict | Gravitas

Senior Vice President Bids Farewell After 23 Years at Axis Bank

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap for the future of artificial intelligence, declaring that humans and AI will “co-create, co-work and co-evolve” in the decades ahead. Speaking at the India AI Impact India Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized that AI should enhance human potential rather than replace workers, positioning technology as a force multiplier for productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Unveiling the MANAV Vision for AI, Modi outlined a five-pillar framework: Moral and ethical systems, Accountable governance, National sovereignty over data, Accessible and inclusive deployment, and Valid and lawful innovation.

India AI Summit 2026: MANAV Vision For 'Ethical, Inclusive AI Governance' 

In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has officially joined the DMK-led alliance, reshaping the state’s political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. The alliance brings together regional heavyweights as parties strategize to consolidate voter support after mixed performances in previous polls.


India: DMDK Joins DMK-Led Alliance Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap for the future of artificial intelligence, declaring that humans and AI will “co-create, co-work and co-evolve” in the decades ahead. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized that AI should enhance human potential rather than replace workers, positioning technology as a force multiplier for productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Unveiling the MANAV Vision for AI, Modi outlined a five-pillar framework: Moral and ethical systems, Accountable governance, National sovereignty over data, Accessible and inclusive deployment, and Valid and lawful innovation.

India AI Summit 2026: PM Modi Delivers Address, Announces MANAV Vision for AI

India’s Rafale fighter jet program is receiving a significant indigenous boost, deepening the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities under the Make in India initiative. The advanced Dassault Rafale fleet will now see greater local production of critical systems, marking a strategic shift from buyer to co-producer. In a major development, the precision-guided Hammer missile will be manufactured locally in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited, strengthening India’s domestic missile ecosystem. 


India Strengthens Rafale Program With Major Made-In-India Push

On Day Three of the India AI Summit in New Delhi, Deepak Sharma, MD, CEO and Zone President, Greater India at Schneider Electric, highlighted a critical but often overlooked pillar of the AI revolution: energy stability. As AI-driven data centres expand at unprecedented speed, their electricity consumption is rising dramatically. Globally, large AI data centres can consume as much power as small cities, and demand is projected to grow sharply over the next decade.


India Is an Exporter of Both Tech and Talent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap for the future of artificial intelligence, declaring that humans and AI will “co-create, co-work and co-evolve” in the decades ahead. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized that AI should enhance human potential rather than replace workers, positioning technology as a force multiplier for productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth.

India AI Summit 2026: PM Modi Says Humans and AI Will Co-Create Future Together

The EU-India partnership took centre stage at the New Delhi Summit, with leaders highlighting cooperation in trade, technology, climate action and strategic security. The discussions underscored a shared commitment to strengthening economic ties, boosting innovation and deepening geopolitical collaboration amid evolving global challenges.


India-Europe Ties: EU Officials At 2026 India-AI Impact Summit

#Gravitas As hostile drones grow smaller, smarter, and deadlier, the Indian Army is preparing to hunt them down mid-air. The Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information seeking advanced drone catcher systems.  These are automated interceptor drones equipped with nets designed to trap or destroy hostile unmanned aerial systems.  


Indian Army News: Indian Army Seeks 'Drone Catchers' | Gravitas

Shiv Sena (UBT) has raised serious questions over leadership within the INDIA opposition bloc, urging alliance partners to decide who should lead ahead of key state elections. With Congress and Trinamool Congress now set for a direct contest in West Bengal’s 2026 Assembly polls, the leadership debate has intensified. Names like Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin are being floated, with even Lalu Prasad Yadav earlier backing Mamata as a potential face of the alliance. Is the I.N.D.I.A bloc facing a leadership crisis? We decode the political signals.


I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Leadership Row: Mamata or Stalin? | Sena (UBT) Questions Rahul's Leadership

India is set to block the flow of excess water from Ravi river into Pakistan as the Shahpur Kandi dam is set to be completed by March-end. This is seen a continuation of India's policy after the Pahalgam terror attack whereby the Indus Waters Treaty was suspended.


Pakistan Heading Towards Parched Summer as India's New Dam to Turn Off Ravi Water Tap | Gravitas

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