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India to host next global summit: PM Modi at Paris AI Action Summit
Paris, February 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday welcomed the decision to set up the AI Foundation" and the Council for Sustainable AI, stating that he believed there was unity across all stakeholders in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
India building its own large language model, PM Modi at AI Action Summit
Paris, February 11: Addressing the AI Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is building its own Large Language Model.
AI's future lies in India, say global tech giants
New Delhi, Feb 11: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine the global technological landscape, India is emerging as a key player in this revolution, said global technology leaders amid the AI Action Summit in Paris.
Meta to expand Instagram Teen Accounts in India
New Delhi, Feb 11: Reinforcing its commitment to the online safety of young users, Meta on Tuesday announced the expansion of Instagram Teen Accounts to India.
India AI at Paris - 'Data for Development' takes centre stage at AI Action Summit 2025
New Delhi, February 10: As artificial intelligence continues to redefine global economies, India is taking a bold step in shaping the future of AI policy and governance.
OpenAI to collaborate with India, Sam Altman hails PM Modi's AI vision: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 5: As the artificial intelligence (AI) race heats up globally, India has devised an exhaustive strategy to create a full AI stack and OpenAI is willing to collaborate with the country on this mission, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.
'Make In India' has failed to revive production, India has opportunity with revolution in energy and mobility: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 3: Noting that production is the foundation of India's national security and is key to job creation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Modi government's 'Make In India' initiative has failed to revive it and share of manufacturing in GDP has come down from 15.3 per cent of GDP in 2014 to 12.6 per cent, which is lowest in the past 60 years.
Yotta launches India's first sovereign B2C AI chatbot 'myShakti'
Mumbai, Feb 4: In a bid to boost the 'Make in India' initiative and create homegrown AI models, Yotta Data Services on Tuesday introduced 'myShakti', India's first sovereign B2C generative AI chatbot.
AI without data is meaningless: Rahul Gandhi speaks for data localisation in Parliament
New Delhi, February 3: India lacks data that can be fed to an AI system, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said on Monday in Parliament asserting that data fuelled the emerging Artificial Intelligence technology.
India smartphone market sees 9 pc rise in revenue in 2024, Apple leads
New Delhi, Jan 30: The Indian smartphone market's wholesale revenue rose 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to hit a record high in 2024, a report said on Thursday.
India poised to lead world with transformative technologies: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 25: India is poised to lead the world with transformative technologies, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
Govt's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' to drive India's next wave of entrepreneurial innovation: Report
New Delhi, January 23: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has been hailed as a transformative initiative with the potential to drive India's next wave of entrepreneurial innovation.
NCLAT stays CCI ban on WhatsApp, asks Meta to pay half the Rs 213 crore fine
New Delhi, Jan 23: In a respite for Mark Zuckerberg-run Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed the five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its data-sharing practices.
Vehicle tracking company Amber Connect to open Innovation Centre in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, January 22: Amber Connect, a vehicle telematics company is set to open a 4000-seat Innovation Center in India's Coimbatore, besides planning to hire 1,000 individuals in the next two years.
India's strategic advantage in GCCs highlighted at WEF 2025
Davos, Jan 22: India's strategic advantage in Global Capability Centres (GCCs) was highlighted at a session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry as part of the brainstorming at the WEF meet here on Wednesday.
$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.
Spending on data centre systems in India to increase 19.1 pc this year
New Delhi, Jan 21: Spending on data centre systems in India is expected to increase 19.1 per cent in 2025, nearly doubling its growth rate from 2024, according to latest forecast by Gartner on Tuesday.
2025 to be marked by key innovations, localised features for India: OnePlus
New Delhi, Jan 19: The year 2025 for global technology brand OnePlus in India will be marked by key innovations, localised features tailored specifically for the domestic market, and exceptional end-to-end customer support, the company said on Sunday.
American podcaster Lex Fridman to interview PM Modi on his podcast in February
New Delhi, Jan 19: American podcaster Lex Fridman said on Sunday that he will host a podcast with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of February which will promise a deep dive into the Prime Minister's vision for India's technological and cultural evolution.
Computing, technological development core building block for becoming developed country by 2047: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, January 11: Computing and technological development is a core building block for India to become a developed country by 2047, said Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. One VEGA based SoC ASIC and two DIR V VEGA processor based development boards designed and developed by C-DAC were launched by the Union Minister at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) campus in Pashan, Pune on Saturday. The two products, namely, ARIES ECO and ARIES NOVA development boards and THEJAS64 Indigenous 64-bit SoC are launched today.
PM Modi aims to make India a hub of electronics manufacturing: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Chennai, Jan 10: Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday that he is very happy to be part of the big vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a hub of electronics manufacturing.
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Microsoft to invest USD 3 billion in India to expand AI, cloud infra
Bengaluru, January 7: Microsoft will make a USD 3 billion investment in India for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years, chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, informed from the stage at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru.
Satya Nadella announces $3 billion investment to boost AI, cloud infrastructure in India
Bengaluru, Jan 7: As India embarks on its artificial intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years.
Digital data protection rules to empower citizens, curb harms: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 5: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens’ rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.
PM Modi meets former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, says India committed to taking lead in AI
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth.
India committed to taking the lead in AI, creating opportunities for youth: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 4: As emerging technologies begin to transform industries across the spectrum, the country is committed to taking the lead in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
DPIIT partners with Start-up Policy Forum to strengthen India's startup ecosystem
New Delhi, January 3: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), on Friday partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a reputed industry organisation representing India's leading new-age companies, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated in a release. As part of the celebrations for National Startup Week, the SPF Baithak, a meeting of founders and policymakers, will be held here at Bharat Mandapam from January 15-16, according to Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.