Indian Army Unveils Homegrown AI Arsenal At Summit, Bridging Defence And Civilian Needs

The Indian Army has marked a significant milestone in its technological evolution by showcasing an array of indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) solutions at the AI Impact Summit.This display underscores the force’s shift towards a data-centric, AI-enabled operational framework, perfectly aligned with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance in defence technologies.Shared via a

February 17, 2026
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India’s BharatGen Ushers In Sovereign AI Era With PARAM-2 Launch

India is poised to make a significant leap in artificial intelligence with the imminent launch of PARAM-2, a sophisticated 17-billion-parameter multilingual AI model.This development will be unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. PARAM-2 emerges from the BharatGen program, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering sovereign foundational AI models tailored to its unique linguistic,

February 17, 2026
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Tech Giants Bet Big On AI Data Centres In India, But Modular Options Gain Edge For Speed And Flexibility

Tech giants are pouring billions into massive AI data centres across India, yet modular plug-and-play facilities are gaining traction as a swifter, more adaptable option. With AI workloads exploding and fears of overcapacity looming, firms seek infrastructure that scales dynamically with demand.India’s data centre capacity stands at around 1.3-1.7 gigawatts as of late 2025, but projections

February 16, 2026
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Nava Raipur To Usher In India’s First AI-Powered Data Hub, Boosting Rural Digital Revolution

The foundation stone was laid by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in May 2025, marking the start of construction on the 13.5-acre facility developed by RackBank Datacenters. It is planned in four phases, with Phase 1 targeting 80MW capacity using liquid immersion cooling for AI workloads.This ambitious project, unveiled with great fanfare, represents a bold step towards positioning the

February 16, 2026
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Digital Omnibus on AI [EU Legislation in Progress]

The European Commission published on 19 November 2025 a proposal for a Digital Omnibus on AI to address specific implementation challenges and lighten regulatory burden identified following the entry into force of the Artificial Intelligence Act. As part of a broader digital package, the proposal has sparked a debate about the appropriate balance between simplification and ensuring fundamental rights.

February 12, 2026
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India Launches Amaravati Quantum Valley As Cornerstone of National Quantum Mission, Aiming For 1,000-Qubit Computers And 2,000 Km Quantum Network

Dr Jitendra Singh announced that India’s National Quantum Mission, with an allocation of about ₹6,000 crore, marks a pivotal step in positioning Amaravati as a strategic springboard for the country’s quantum ambitions.He described the foundation stone ceremony for the Amaravati Quantum Valley as more than the inauguration of a building; it symbolises the laying of the groundwork for India’s

February 9, 2026
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils 2-nm Qualcomm Chip; SEMICON 2.0 Aims To Design Next Wave of Global Chip Innovations With Indigenous Leadership

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, announced a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor ambitions with the unveiling of Qualcomm’s 2-nanometre chip, demonstrated during an event in Bangalore on 7 February.He framed this development as a decisive shift in India’s role from a back-office location to a comprehensive hub capable of end-to-end

February 9, 2026
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Modi Heads To Malaysia to Strengthen Defence Ties And Diaspora Links

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from New Delhi on Saturday for a two-day visit to Malaysia. This trip marks his third official visit to the country and the first since bilateral relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.During the visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim. These discussions come at a pivotal

February 7, 2026
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Union Minister of IT And Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Hails Budget As Semiconductor And AI Growth Catalyst

India’s Union Budget has received strong endorsement from IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who highlighted its potential to propel the semiconductor sector forward and stimulate substantial investments in data centres.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal, Vaishnaw praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements as a pivotal step for

February 2, 2026
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US Confirms India’s February Entry into Pax Silica: A Strategic Leap For Secure AI Supply Chains

The United States has officially confirmed India’s forthcoming entry into Pax Silica, a pivotal US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global supply chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductors.US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg made the announcement on Thursday at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC. He expressed enthusiasm about welcoming India next month,

January 30, 2026
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