Big tech power move: Tata Group teams up with OpenAI to transform India’s AI future
Feb 20, 2026, at 09:33 am
The Tata Group, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and US-based OpenAI have announced a multi-dimensional strategic partnership, that will drive AI-powered innovation across enterprise, consumer, and social sectors.
Hot food in plastic packets: Is it safe? Vande Bharat passenger raises concern
Feb 19, 2026, at 10:37 pm
A passenger travelling on a Vande Bharat Express from Allahabad to Delhi has raised food safety concerns after being served hot rotis and kachoris that arrived in sealed plastic packets, prompting questions about how the food was reheated and whether the packaging was suitable for high temperatures.
Feb 19, 2026, at 04:47 pm
JioHotstar and OpenAI have announced a landmark partnership turning that into a human-language conversation by introducing a ChatGPT-powered voice discovery and immersive experience into the heart of India’s largest streaming destination.
Feb 19, 2026, at 02:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In an awkward moment at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei avoided holding hands during a group photo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and instead raised their fists, highlighting the rivalry between the leaders of two major AI firms.
Feb 19, 2026, at 12:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the importance of maintaining human control over Artificial Intelligence (AI), asserting that technology must serve humanity and not the other way round, while addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Feb 19, 2026, at 11:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit and inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
AI Impact Summit: Google launches game-changing America-India Connect plan with $15 billion backing
Feb 19, 2026, at 11:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: At India AI Impact Summit, Google has announced the America-India Connect initiative which will deliver new strategic fiber-optic routes to increase the reach, reliability and resilience of digital connectivity between the U.S., India and multiple locations across the Southern Hemisphere.
Feb 18, 2026, at 06:27 pm
The Tata Bharat YUVAi Hackathon, hosted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marked the culmination of India’s largest hackathon for non-coders, demonstrating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in enabling mass digital creation.
Coding, planning, reasoning: Claude Sonnet 4.6 does it all
Feb 18, 2026, at 05:52 pm
US-based AI company Anthropic on Tuesday announced the launch of its most capable Sonnet model yet — Claude Sonnet 4.6.
Feb 18, 2026, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Long queues, lack of digital payment options, and poor to no internet connectivity — attendees have flagged widespread mismanagement at the much-talked-about India AI Impact Summit hosted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.
Meta expands AI empire with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge infrastructure
Feb 18, 2026, at 03:34 pm
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA to advance its long-term AI infrastructure roadmap.
India’s AI leap: L&T unveils sovereign NVIDIA-powered AI factory plan
Feb 18, 2026, at 03:03 pm
At the India AI Summit, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday announced a proposed venture under the IndiaAI Mission to build sovereign, scalable, gigawatt-scale NVIDIA-powered AI factory infrastructure, aimed at strengthening India’s position as a global AI powerhouse.
Feb 18, 2026, at 03:00 pm
Yotta Data Services on Wednesday announced it will deploy 20,736 liquid-cooled NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, forming one of Asia’s largest AI superclusters.
AI takes centre stage as Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Delhi. What issues were discussed?
Feb 18, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where the two leaders discussed India’s rapid strides in Artificial Intelligence and potential areas of collaboration.
$100 Billion AI Bombshell! Adani Group unveils mega plan to power India’s intelligence future
Feb 18, 2026, at 12:36 pm
Ahmedabad/IBNS: The Adani Group has announced one of the world’s largest integrated energy-compute commitments, a direct investment of USD 100 billion to develop renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035.
India to add 20,000 GPUs soon, scale AI compute capacity: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Feb 18, 2026, at 11:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced on the second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that India will scale its compute capacity beyond the existing 38,000 GPUs with the addition of 20,000 GPUs in the coming weeks.
‘Hit with invisibility’: Small Karnataka firm battles AI giant Anthropic over name
Feb 18, 2026, at 11:08 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Anthropic Software Private Ltd., a Karnataka-based IT company, has filed a trademark infringement complaint against AI firm Anthropic amid the global company’s expansion into the Indian market, media reports said.
Titan announces Gukesh D as Titan of the Year 2026; launches limited edition timepiece
Feb 17, 2026, at 06:48 pm
Titan Watches on Tuesday announced the launch of the second edition of ‘Titan of the Year’, its platform recognising distinguished Individuals whose journey challenges convention, mastery sets new benchmarks and impact contributes to India’s growing global stature.
Feb 17, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Tech major Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced it is showcasing its connected, AI-powered kitchen vision at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2026, being held in Orlando, Florida from Feb. 17-19.
Kolkata: Rotary honours Padmashri 2026 awardee Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya
Feb 17, 2026, at 04:51 pm
In a moment resonating with both musical brilliance and humanitarian pride, the Rotary District Public Image Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Subhojit Roy, felicitated Santoor Maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya on being conferred the Padmashri 2026 — India’s fourth-highest civilian honour.
Can Sound Heal You? The Ancient Therapy’s Modern Comeback
Feb 17, 2026, at 04:29 pm
The belief that soothing sounds can calm the mind is ancient. Today, it has evolved into ‘sound healing’ therapy on the modern wellness map, as Anju Munshi discovers.
Big Update! Apple launches game-changing video podcast experience
Feb 17, 2026, at 02:40 pm
Tech major Apple has announced a 'transformative update' coming to Apple Podcasts this spring that will bring advanced video podcast capabilities to the app.
Anthropic CEO urges India to embrace AI governance, warns of ‘big economic turmoil’
Feb 17, 2026, at 12:42 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged India to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance to make public services more efficient and citizen-friendly, media reports said.
India’s AI boom gets bigger as Anthropic launches Bengaluru office
Feb 17, 2026, at 10:34 am
US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Monday announced the opening of a new office in Bengaluru, marking a major expansion of its presence in India.
India steps into global AI spotlight as PM Modi unveils AI Impact Summit 2026
Feb 16, 2026, at 07:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, formally placing India at the centre of global conversations on artificial intelligence.
Croma’s summer sale is here — Up to 71 pct off on ACs, premium TVs!
Feb 16, 2026, at 05:47 pm
Croma, an omni‑channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has announced the Croma Summer Sale 2026, offering customers value-packed deals on cooling solutions and everyday tech essentials as temperatures begin to rise.
Learn AI or become redundant: Microsoft India President issues stark message
Feb 16, 2026, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Dismissing fears that Artificial Intelligence will eliminate jobs, Puneet Chandok, president of Microsoft India and South Asia, said AI will “unbundle” operational tasks but emphasised that continuous skilling will be essential for survival in the evolving job market.
India set to stake its claim in global AI race with power-packed tech leaders’ summit
Feb 16, 2026, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India is all set to inaugurate one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence summits on Monday evening, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to position the country as a decisive player in the global race to develop frontier AI models.
'India at forefront of AI revolution': PM Modi welcomes world leaders to Delhi summit
Feb 16, 2026, at 11:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts from across the globe to the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Not just tech — India puts jobs first at mega AI Summit in Delhi
Feb 15, 2026, at 09:24 pm
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi with a dedicated pavilion centred on the theme “AI for Inclusive Development”, placing skilling at the core of India’s artificial intelligence journey.