The Government of Meghalaya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk, to pilot satellite communication (satcom) services in the state’s remote regions. The collaboration aims to bring reliable broadband connectivity to underserved areas, with an
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak brought a touch of humour to a high-level diplomatic gathering in New Delhi, blaming the city’s notorious traffic for a brief delay before a joint session with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the British High Commission. “Sorry, we’re
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 today to outline India’s broader philosophy on artificial intelligence, one that prioritises people, inclusion, and responsibility at the centre of technological progress. Addressing policymakers, industry leaders, and technologists, Modi said artificial
Addressing a press conference at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of IT, mentioned that the country is positioning itself for a massive surge in data centre investment, with as much as $200 billion expected to flow into the sector
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, has outlined an ambitious roadmap for India’s artificial intelligence push, projecting investments of up to $150 billion in AI infrastructure by the end of 2026. Leading the Indian delegation in Davos, the minister
India will host the prestigious AI Impact Summit in February 2026, announced the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. The summit, backed by the central government and welfare policies, will bring together global leaders, policymakers and technology experts to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and its use
India is approaching a key milestone in its technology ambitions, with four semiconductor manufacturing facilities scheduled to begin commercial production in 2026. The move marks a critical step in the country’s effort to build domestic capability in chip manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas supply
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced YUVA AI for ALL, a free, self-paced online course designed to help Indians, especially young learners, build a clear understanding of artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of the larger IndiaAI Mission, which seeks to
The Karnataka government has announced an ambitious ‘DeepTech Decade’ initiative, pledging over Rs 600 crore to nurture startups and entrepreneurs working on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and sustainability-driven innovation. The initiative marks a major step in the state’s mission
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 53 (SB 53), establishing the first U.S. state-level law that mandates transparency and safety requirements for large artificial intelligence companies. The groundbreaking legislation, passed by the state legislature two weeks earlier, directly affects leading AI labs such