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India seen as leader in Global South because of digital transformation: Meity Secretary
New Delhi, April 12: Meity Secretary S Krishnan said on Saturday that India is seen as the leader of the Global South because of the country's immense digital transformation, particularly in the digital public infrastructure space.
Besides domestic deployment, India wants to see AI usage in Global South: Meity Secretary
New Delhi, April 12: S Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday said India not just wants to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a technology for itself, but to see that such emerging technologies are deployed across the world, particularly the Global South.
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 will have its own equivalent of Chat-GPT Scientific advisor to GOI Ajay Sood
New Delhi, April 11: Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, Ajay Sood on Friday assured that India will have its own "equivalent" of Chat-GPT. However, he advised that we shouldn't copy other large language models (LLMs) but rather be sector-specific with a parallel framework to be inventive.
India's Airport sector to attract investment of Rs 1 lakh crore over 4-5 years: ICRA
New Delhi, April 10: India's airport sector is set for a major boost, with capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 1 lakh crore expected over the next four to five years, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
Airport passenger traffic in India projected to touch record 440-450 million in FY26
New Delhi, April 10: The overall airport passenger traffic in India is projected to witness healthy annual growth of around 7-9 per cent in FY26, to reach a new high of 440-450 million, a report showed on Thursday.
India poised to lead South Asia in AI adoption with 1.25 mn professionals: Report
Mumbai, April 3: India is emerging as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in South Asia, with a talent pool of 1.25 million professionals in the emerging technology, a report said on Thursday.
'Operation Brahma': India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar, says MEA
Yangon, March 30: India has intensified its efforts to assist Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Brahma', by sending two C-17 aircraft with 118-member Indian Army field hospital unit, including women and child care services, as well as 60 tonnes of relief material which arrived in Myanmar later on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
Thailand deploys robotic mules to assist rescue teams in Bangkok
Bangkok, March 29: Thai rescue teams used robotic mules on Saturday in front of JJ Mall Chatuchak, Thailand, where an under-construction building collapsed after an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Sagaing, Myanmar, yesterday.
India's NDRF team with aid lands in quake-hit Myanmar
Naypyitaw, March 29: As per the XP Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team landed in Naypyitaw on Saturday and was warmly received by officials there.
India sends 40 tonnes of aid to quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stated that Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri have headed to Yangon port in Myanmar carrying aid under Operation Brahma.
India hands over first tranche of relief material to Myanmar
Yangon, March 29: India handed over the relief material to Myanmar on Saturday following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday. India's Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, handed over relief material to Yangon's Chief Minister, U Soe Thein.
India's launches 'Operation Brahma' for Myanmar, first tranche of relief material reaches Yangon
New Delhi, March 29: India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to support earthquake-impacted Myanmar. Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines, landed in Yangon on Saturday.
India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for people of Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar on Saturday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand. A search and rescue team, as well as a medical team, is accompanying this flight.
First tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material from India lands in quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: As part of its Act East policy, India sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar on Saturday, following a series of powerful earthquakes that led to widespread death and destruction on Friday, with over 600 people feared killed and the toll expected to climb further.
UN mobilising relief for quake-hit Myanmar where about 150 have died: Guterres
United Nations, March 29: The United Nations is mobilising relief for quake-hit Myanmar where nearly 150 people have died, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday.
India's Generative AI boom to drive Data Centre demand, as AI industry set for multi-fold growth: Report
New Delhi, March 24: India's Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) sector is expected to witness strong growth over the next five years, creating a surge in demand for data centres (DC), says a report by ANAROCK.
India AI Mission to sign MoU with Gates Foundation to revolutionise agri, healthcare, edu and climate change
New Delhi March 19: India AI Mission and Gates Foundation will soon sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate change initiatives.
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.
Improvement in air quality with decline in pollution levels in India: World Air Quality Report
New Delhi, March 11: The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reveals a positive trend in India's air quality, despite ongoing challenges.
IndiGo ranked world's 2nd fastest growing airline in seat capacity
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo Airlines has emerged as the world's second fastest-growing airline in terms of seat capacity, which increased by 10.1 per cent year-on-year to over 134.9 million seats in 2024.
India will emerge as a world leader in AI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey after Parliamentary panel meeting
New Delhi, March 5: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday emphasized the need for India to advance in artificial intelligence (AI), saying that the country cannot afford to halt technological progress and will emerge as a global leader in the field.
India faces challenge of limited homegrown AI models, relies on foreign technology: Report
New Delhi, February 24: India faces significant challenges in developing large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models and remains heavily dependent on foreign technology, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
India ready to share its experience, expertise with world to ensure AI future for all: PM Modi
Paris, Feb 11: India is developing AI applications for the public good and has one of the world's largest AI talent pools, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday, adding that the country is ready to share its experience and expertise to ensure that the "AI future is for Good, and for All".
India to have foundational AI model in 10 months from now: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 4: India will have its first foundational Artificial Intelligence model in at maximum 10 months from now, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday.
Air travel made easy: Digi Yatra app crosses 10 million downloads
Bengaluru, February 4: Digi Yatra, India's pioneering air travel app, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 10 million downloads. This remarkable feat underscores the app's growing popularity and its transformative impact on the air travel experience in India.
India likely to launch its own safe, affordable AI model within 6 months: IT Minister
New Delhi, Jan 30: India is likely to launch its own safe and secure indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) model within six months at an affordable cost, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday.
AICTE hosts webinar on '2025 - The Year of AI' to shape future of education, research, innovation & industry
New Delhi, January 29: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) successfully organized the first webinar under its flagship initiative, 2025 - The Year of AI, focusing on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in education, research, innovation, and industry.
$500 billion Stargate AI project in US presents golden opportunity for India: Industry
New Delhi, Jan 22: The $500 billion Stargate Project, a brainchild of OpenAI, Softbank, Oracle and others – presents a golden opportunity for India, to accelerate its AI ambitions by deepening partnerships with the US, industry experts said on Wednesday.
IndiaAI, Microsoft join hands to harness potential of AI
New Delhi, January 8: IndiaAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to drive the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. IndiaAI is an Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation.
Microsoft partners govt's India AI Mission to skill 5 lakh people by 2026
New Delhi, Jan 8: Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella here on Wednesday announced several AI partnerships in the country, which includes an MoU with the government's ‘India AI Mission’ to skill 5 lakh people.
PM Modi meets Microsoft chief Satya Nadella, discusses tech, innovation, AI
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella in the national capital and discussed various aspects of technology, innovation and AI.