Internal Security
Science & Technology
4 min
India must institutionalise human control over AI systems for military use, test them rigorously like weapons: Lt Gen Shinghal
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal stated that India must institutionalise human control over AI systems deployed for military purpose...
Science & Technology
Polity & Governance
5 min
‘We welcome summit focus, need to shield democracies, rule of law against AI threat’
India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16–20, 2026 — the fourth in the global series of AI governance summits and the first held in the Global ...
Science & Technology
5 min
Who are the architects of AI, and what are the ties that bind them?
A close look at the global AI ecosystem reveals that a small group of researchers and entrepreneurs — often termed the "architects of AI" — simultaneously sh...
Science & Technology
Economics
5 min
Can India’s power system keep up with the explosion in data centres?
India's data centre sector is experiencing explosive growth, with installed capacity expected to rise from 1.4 GW to 9 GW by 2030, potentially consuming abou...
Science & Technology
Economics
4 min
Can Indian IT bridge the AI ‘deployment gap’? Infosys chief says that’s possible, as software major ties up with Anthropic
Infosys and Anthropic (maker of Claude AI) announced a strategic collaboration on February 17, 2026, to develop and deliver advanced enterprise AI solutions ...
Science & Technology
Economics
5 min
Nvidia, OpenAI partner Indian industry, educational institutes
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (held February 18, 2026), Nvidia and OpenAI announced major partnerships with Indian industry and educational institutions...
Science & Technology
Polity & Governance
5 min
India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright
India's Copyright Act, 1957 is under review to address the tension between rigid copyright protections and the emerging needs of AI development, public acces...
Science & Technology
International Relations
4 min
India AI Summit 2026 Day 3 Highlights: India well-positioned, no impediments, says Sundar Pichai
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from February 16-21, 2026 — India's first major multilateral summit on Artificial Inte...
Polity & Governance
Science & Technology
4 min
India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms
The Union Government confirmed it is in active discussions with major social media platforms to introduce age-based access restrictions, likely barring or li...
Science & Technology
Economics
5 min
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Artificial intelligence is being adopted across India's agriculture and education sectors, with real-world deployments ranging from autonomous tractor operat...
International Relations
Science & Technology
5 min
Europe squares up to Big Tech, risking ire of Washington
The European Union moved ahead with aggressive enforcement of its Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) in 2026, targeting major US techno...
Science & Technology
Economics
4 min
ITC uses AI to empower 10 million Indian farmers through ITCMAARS
ITC Limited announced plans to expand its ITCMAARS (Metamarket for Advanced Agriculture and Rural Services) platform to reach 10 million farmers across India...
Science & Technology
International Relations
4 min
India’s ‘Third Way’ for AI governance
A policy analysis circulating in Indian strategic and technology circles articulated India's emerging "Third Way" for AI governance — a framework distinct fr...