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India can be global growth hub amid US-China tariff war: Industry leaders
New Delhi, April 17: As tensions continue to rise between the US and China over trade tariffs, Indian industry leaders believe this could be a golden opportunity for their country to position itself as a global hub for innovation and economic growth.
Rs 10,000 crore deeptech fund will be gamechanger for India's innovation system: PHDCCI
New Delhi, April 15: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Tuesday described the allocation of Rs 10,000 crore funds in the Union Budget for exploring and expanding deeptech in the country as a progressive and path-breaking step, which will open new avenues in the field of start-ups and innovation ecosystem, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
India looking to lead the global AI race, says IT Secretary S Krishnan
New Delhi, April 13: India is not just participating in the global artificial intelligence (AI) movement -- it wants to lead it, S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), said.
India wishes to help friendly nations get benefits of its DPIs: Joint Secy Meity Sanket Bhondve
New Delhi, April 12: Sanket Bhondve, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said on Saturday that India is doing its part to pass on the benefits of its digital public infrastructure to its friendly nations.
India key to global cybersecurity, says Germany's Maria Adebahr
New Delhi, April 12: India's expanding influence in global digital governance and artificial intelligence came into sharp focus at the Carnegie Global Technology Summit, with several international leaders highlighting the country's pivotal role in shaping a safe, inclusive, and innovation-driven cyberspace.
AI can be used for applications in agriculture, health, logistics, education: MeitY official
New Delhi, April 11: With India having attained success in the spread of its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), a senior MeitY official said on Friday that AI can be used for developing applications in key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, logistics, education which can transform lives.
Simonsson: India has innovation conditions, needs fewer barriers
New Delhi, April 11: India's expanding role in the global AI race came into focus at the Carnegie Global Technology Summit, where Jon Simonsson, Senior Director at the Prime Minister's Office of Sweden, praised the country's knowledge ecosystem while pointing to areas that could further accelerate innovation.
India poised for one million startups by 2035: Nandan Nilekani at Carnegie Global Tech Summit
New Delhi, April 11: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has outlined a bold vision for India's startup future, stating that the country is poised to have one million startups by 2035, a remarkable leap from just 2,000 in 2015.
India has lot to offer to partner with US, says Invest India CEO Nivruti Rai
New Delhi, April 11: Nivruti Rai, Managing Director & CEO of Invest India, highlighted India's growing role in the global technology ecosystem and emphasized the nation's readiness to partner with the US on initiatives that serve the greater good of humanity, at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit in New Delhi, on Friday.
AI, data analytics to boost innovation in intellectual property landscape: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 27: Innovation is the key to India's march towards 'Viksit Bharat' and there is a need for modern technologies such as AI and data analytics in trademark searches and intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.
Working to make a better future for coming generations: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to shaping a better future for the next generations after his meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.
Google Gemini introduces Audio Overview, Canvas features
Washington, March 19: Google's Gemini team has announced the launch of two new features: Audio Overview and Canvas.
TCS set to modernise Air New Zealand's digital infrastructure
Mumbai, March 19: IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a partnership with Air New Zealand to modernize the Kiwi airline's digital infrastructure.
India's leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide, says Bill Gates
By Anamika Tiwari, New Delhi, March 19: Microsoft's former CEO Bill Gates on Wednesday hailed India's achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), adding that the country's leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide.
40% of executives see economic risks as top concern for the next 2-3 years: Report
New Delhi, March 9: As geopolitical tensions evolve into new forms, 40 per cent of board members and C-suite executives are are now identifying economic conditions as the most significant risk factor for their organisations over the next two to three years, according to a report by Protiviti.
UP CM attends groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft's India Development Centre in Noida
New Delhi, March 8: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday graced the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft’s proposed India Development Centre (IDC) campus in Noida.
India bets big on developing indigenous AI, empowering local innovation
New Delhi, March 7: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes all-pervasive in our lives, the government has launched several key initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission, marking a major milestone in India's journey towards developing responsible and ethical technology.
Union Budget paves way for stronger workforce, education system going through huge transformation: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 6: Noting that this year's Union Budget paves the way for a stronger workforce and a growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the country's education system is going through a massive transformation.
India's tech strides propelling into era of digital leadership: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 3: India's remarkable strides in technology and telecommunications sectors are propelling into a new era of digital leadership and economic prosperity, said Minister for Communications and Development in North-East Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Monday.
Jyotiraditya Scindia to explore next-gen mobile innovations with industry leaders at Mobile World Congress in Spain
New Delhi, March 1: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia will represent India at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, and explore cutting-edge developments in 5G, AI(artificial intelligence),6G, Quantum and next-generation mobile technologies.
Apple announces massive $500 bn investment in US, create 20,000 jobs
Cupertino (California), Feb 24: Apple on Monday announced plans to spend and invest more than $500 billion in the US over the next four years, creating 20,000 new jobs.
AI downloads in India surpass US, China: FM Sitharaman
Kottayam, Feb 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted the rapid pace of innovation in India and the country's leadership position in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
India expands ties with UK in telecom, AI, emerging tech
New Delhi, Feb 21: India and the UK have expanded their collaboration in key areas of telecom, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, the government said on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh presents Rs8.08 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26; Focus on AI, infrastructure, and social welfare
Lucknow, February 20: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the state's Rs8,08,736 crore budget for the Financial Year 2025-26 on Thursday, marking a 9.8 per cent increase from the previous fiscal.
DeepSeek fears: South Korea aims to develop homegrown ChatGPT
Seoul, Feb 20: South Korea will push to develop its own version of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by US-based OpenAI, acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Thursday, pledging full-scale government support for research and development (R&D).
New Google India campus, one of its largest globally, set to build for the world
Bengaluru, Feb 19: To further bolster India’s digital transformation, tech major Google on Wednesday inaugurated 'Ananta' campus here which is one of the company’s largest offices globally.
'India needs strong production base, not empty words': Rahul Gandhi swipes at Centre
New Delhi, February 15: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday highlighted the importance of a robust industrial system and clear vision to propel the country forward, and also raised questions over the government's understanding of modern technological advancements, particularly in the field of drones and artificial intelligence (AI).
India, US unveil key technology and space initiatives in Modi-Trump meet
Washington DC, February 14: India and the US launched major initiatives following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on advancing cooperation in emerging technologies, AI, and civil space.
India, US bilateral trade focuses on high-growth sectors like chips, electronics
New Delhi, Feb 14: Despite ongoing challenges, such as tariffs and protectionist policies, India and the US have set an ambitious goal of achieving $500 billion in bilateral trade, with a focus on high-growth sectors like semiconductors, electronics, and critical technologies, industry experts said on Friday.
India's Data for AI Agenda shows way forward from Paris Summit
New Delhi, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call at the Paris AI Action Summit 2025, for open and unbiased datasets set the tone for the CPRG-AI4India panel discussions held at the premier French University, Ecole Normale Superieure.
Scary smart... Grok 3 outperforms all AI systems, says Elon Musk
Washington DC, February 13: Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday praised the "scary smart" reasoning capabilities of Grok 3. an advanced AI model developed by Elon Musk's company xAI.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Macron, France agrees to host 10 Indian Startups
Marseille, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron in which they reviewed the progress in the areas of defence, space, civil nuclear corporation, health and people to people corporation.
Jaishankar highlights India-France efforts to chart an inclusive AI & innovation partnership at CEOs Forum in Paris
Paris, February 12: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while addressing the inaugural session of the 14th India-France CEO Forum alongside French Ministers Jean-Noel Barrot and Eric Lombard, spoke about the growing economic and strategic partnership between India and France, highlighting collaboration in AI, defence, clean energy, infrastructure, and global supply chain resilience.
India keen on innovation-driven AI, its responsible use: MeitY Secretary Krishnan
Paris, February 12: India's policy position on AI has been on the possibility of innovation and the possibility that it offers greater productivity and opportunity while being cognisant of possible harms and what can be done to mitigate them, Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, said on Tuesday.
First foundational AI model will come from Bengaluru, says Rajnath Singh in Karnataka investors summit
Bengaluru, February 11: India is in the era of cooperative federalism and it has stepped into the age of Artificial Intelligence, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in Bengaluru.
India and France can make a difference amid fast-changing global economy: EAM Jaishankar
Paris, Feb 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that amid the fast-changing global economy, India and France can make a difference, including by motivating the rest of the European Union (EU).
Maldives Speaker Abdullah praises AI use in Indian Parliament, seeks support for digitising Majlis archives
New Delhi, February 11: Speaker of People's Majlis of Maldives, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, who is on a visit to India lon Tuesday led a delegation from his country to witness the proceedings of Parliament.
India's AI breakthrough: Powering future with affordable innovation
New Delhi, Feb 11: India is witnessing a transformative revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Step Dubai 2025 to begin February 19
Dubai, February 8: Step Dubai 2025, the MENA region's leading tech event, returns for its 13th edition on February 19-20 in partnership with Dubai Internet City. The event will host over 8,000 attendees, 200 speakers, and a USD 9 billion fund presence.
New Galaxy S25 breaks pre-order record in South Korea
Seoul/New Delhi, Feb 4: Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday its new Galaxy S25 smartphones have sold 1.3 million units in pre-orders in South Korea, marking the largest presale record for its flagship S series models.