All posts tagged: AI Impact Summit 2026

‘Defaming India Globally’: Amit Shah Lambasts Rahul Gandhi Over Youth Congress’s AI Summit Protest | India News

‘Defaming India Globally’: Amit Shah Lambasts Rahul Gandhi Over Youth Congress’s AI Summit Protest | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 13:22 IST Amit Shah claimed that the Congress, during its previous 15 years of rule in Assam, “pocketed” Rs 150 crore per annum from the state healthcare budget. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a gathering in Guwahati. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Indian Youth Congress’s “shirtless protest” inside Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026, saying that the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition was attempting to malign the nation in his bid to oppose the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While addressing a gathering in Assam’s Guwahati after unveiling healthcare projects worth Rs 2,092 crore, Shah accused Gandhi of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defaming India and its democratic institutions He said that the country would not tolerate remarks that tarnish India’s image. “India will not tolerate such thing. They will never forgive you. I am sure that the protest was held through collaboration with Rahul Gandhi…He is defaming the image of the country worldwide,” …

‘Disgraceful Conduct’: Govt Slams Congress’s Protest At AI Summit, Says ‘Public Taught Them Lesson’ | India News

‘Disgraceful Conduct’: Govt Slams Congress’s Protest At AI Summit, Says ‘Public Taught Them Lesson’ | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 11:58 IST Kiren Rijiju condemned Indian Youth Congress activists’ shirtless protest at AI Impact Summit 2026. Four were arrested as police probe a larger conspiracy angle. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called the Congress protest a “disgraceful conduct.” (File photo) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday condemned the actions of the Indian Youth Congress activists, who held a protest during the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Friday, calling it a “disgraceful conduct.” In a post on X, the Union Minister stated that he was expecting an apology from Congress but was left in shock when party leaders defended the act. “I was expecting that Congress party would apologize for the shameful behavior of youth congress activists. I couldn’t believe my ears when Congress leaders defended the disgraceful conduct!,” Rijiju tweeted. I was expecting that congress party would apologize for the shameful behavior of youth congress activists. I couldn’t believe my ears when Congress leaders defended the disgraceful conduct! Public taught them a lesson!Some Journalists …

News18 Evening Digest: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, 4 Arrested & Other Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, 4 Arrested & Other Stories | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 18:23 IST We are also covering: ‘We’re Keeping An Eye On Situation’, Says India On Iran-US Tensions, Union Ministers Slam Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest & Other Stories. Indian Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi (Photo: X) In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, What India Said on Iran-US Tensions, Khawaja Asif Speaks on Army’s Role, Economic Woes, and other stories. Shirts Off, Slogans On: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, 4 Arrested The Delhi Police have arrested four from the group of Indian Youth Congress workers for staging a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the AI Impact Summit 2026 is underway, on Friday. On Day 5 of the summit, the workers stormed the AI Expo Hall and walked with posters, chanting slogans against the PM Narendra Modi-led government. Read More ‘We’re Keeping An Eye On Situation’: India On Iran-US Tensions India on Friday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation …

India AI Summit 2026 Day 5 LIVE: India signs U.S.-led Pax Silica Declaration; coalition of capabilities, says Ambassador Gor

India AI Summit 2026 Day 5 LIVE: India signs U.S.-led Pax Silica Declaration; coalition of capabilities, says Ambassador Gor

Published by Parlour News

The AI Impact Summit’s expo has been extended by one day, to Saturday (February 21, 2026), so that attendees can visit with more flexible security arrangements after all the multilateral events at the venue wind up, IT Secretary S. Krishnan said in a press conference on Wednesday (February 18, 2026). Students and professionals, who have not been able to attend on weekdays, would be able to come easily, Mr. Krishnan said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Scale, speed, and the entire stack’: Sam Altman on why India matters to OpenAI | Technology News

‘Scale, speed, and the entire stack’: Sam Altman on why India matters to OpenAI | Technology News

Published by Parlour News

“What’s happening here with AI is scale, speed, and the entire stack. The energy in India is remarkable to watch,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said at the OpenAI India event on Thursday, February 19, in New Delhi.  Earlier in the day, the AI company launched a major initiative named OpenAI For India at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The ChatGPT-maker also entered a massive AI infrastructure partnership with IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to harness local AI data centre facilities.  At the event, when asked what was the thinking behind the decision to say ‘now in India’, Altman said that the sheer scale and the deep partnership with India make everything worth it.  “This relationship will be critical to see it develop, but it will really help us deliver on the promise of AI.” On the trajectory of AI When asked how AI has transformed in the last few years, Altman shared that 10 years ago, AI could, for the first time, add two large numbers, and that was considered incredible. “Two years ago, …

From PM Modi To Mukesh Ambani, Macron, Pichai And Altman: India’s AI Rise Hits The Summit | India News

From PM Modi To Mukesh Ambani, Macron, Pichai And Altman: India’s AI Rise Hits The Summit | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 14:50 IST World leaders & industry titans framed the summit as a moment where geopolitical ambition, digital scale & capital commitment converged around India’s bid to become AI superpower. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins hands with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and others during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. (PTI) Thursday marked the fourth—and most high-profile—day of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi as global leaders such as United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron graced the occasion, discussing the breakneck rise of a technology that’s igniting both investor excitement and serious unease in equal measure. The stellar line-up included Prime Minister Narendra Modi; Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises; Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEO, Adobe; Dario Amodei, CEO, Anthropic; Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman, Wipro; and Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI. As PM Modi positioned India as a future global AI hub built on inclusion, ethics and “AI for all,” urging that …

India AI Summit 2026 Day 4 LIVE: India builds new technology and also adapts it rapidly, says PM Modi

India AI Summit 2026 Day 4 LIVE: India builds new technology and also adapts it rapidly, says PM Modi

Published by Parlour News

Tata Group, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and OpenAI have announced a multi-dimensional partnership that will drive AI-powered innovation across the enterprise, consumer, and social sectors. This partnership spans multiple high-impact areas, including powering AI-led innovation across Tata Group companies, joint efforts to drive AI transformation across industries globally, and setting up AI infrastructure, Tata Group said in a statement. Under this partnership, OpenAI, with its leading Agentic AI solutions, and TCS, with its contextual knowledge of industries and deep AI skills, will come together to build impactful industry-specific solutions, the statement said. Read the full story below ​ TATA Group, OpenAI partner to advance AI advancement in India and globally TATA Group and OpenAI partner to enhance AI education and infrastructure in India, driving global innovation and youth empowerment. ​ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

AI Summit 2026 India LIVE Updates: Spanish President Sanchez, Google CEO Sundar Pichai Arrive In India

AI Summit 2026 India LIVE Updates: Spanish President Sanchez, Google CEO Sundar Pichai Arrive In India

Published by Webster

Emmanuel Macron India AI Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, Google CEO Sundar Pichai among top delegates who will be attending the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in Delhi on Wednesday. The summit, held from February 16–20, follows the UK’s first AI Summit in 2023 and France’s 2025 edition, which highlighted major global investments in AI. Macron and France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for an official three-day visit to India from 17 to 19 February 2026. This is his fourth official visit to India. At a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron thanked him for the welcome and spoke about attending the AI summit. India-France Year Of Innovation Launched Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Macron inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 at the Gateway of India. Speaking at the India-France Innovation Forum, Macron said the question is no longer whether India innovates, but who will innovate with India. He said France wants to be that partner and added, …

‘Tech To Serve Humanity…’: PM Modi Explains Vision Of India’s AI Summit, Motto Meaning | India News

‘Tech To Serve Humanity…’: PM Modi Explains Vision Of India’s AI Summit, Motto Meaning | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 20:45 IST PM Modi said that AI stands at a “civilisational inflection point,” capable of expanding human capability in unprecedented ways but also posing challenges if left unguided. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo/ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that technology exists to serve humanity, not replace it. In an exclusive interview with news agency ANI, the Prime Minister explained the vision behind India’s AI Impact Summit 2026 and its motto, “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye,” saying that the guiding spirit of the summit reflects India’s civilisational philosophy. “The guiding spirit, “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye“, reflects India’s civilisational philosophy. The end goal of technology should be ‘Welfare for All, Happiness of All’. Technology exists to serve humanity, not replace it,” he said. PM Modi further said that artificial intelligence stands at a “civilisational inflection point,” capable of expanding human capability in unprecedented ways but also posing challenges if left unguided. “That is why we have deliberately framed this Summit around Impact that ensures meaningful and equitable outcomes, not just innovation,” …

Bhabha, Cold War, nuclear technology, 1955: Dos and don’ts for India in AI | Explained News

Bhabha, Cold War, nuclear technology, 1955: Dos and don’ts for India in AI | Explained News

Published by Parlour News

As the AI Summit unfolds in Delhi this week, India must necessarily navigate an unstated but inescapable tension: the aspiration for collective solutions in the development of artificial intelligence on the one hand, and the imperative of protecting national interests in a world of geopolitical rivalry. This tension is hardly new. It has marked the geopolitics of every transformative technology. But the scale and scope of artificial intelligence—its capacity to reshape economies, militaries, and political systems—make the clash between universalism and national advantage sharper than ever before. No nation can afford to treat AI as only a public good. The calls for international cooperation at the summit then coexist uneasily with pursuit of national interest. The summit’s soaring rhetoric on global governance cannot mask the strategic calculations of its principal participants—including India, the host. How, then, does Delhi manage this contradiction? India has travelled this road before. In 1955, at the height of the Cold War nuclear contest between Washington and Moscow, an Indian scientist—Dr Homi J Bhabha, head of India’s fledgling atomic energy programme—presided …