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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,
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
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
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
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified the $500 billion figure in the India-US interim trade agreement, emphasising that India does not face any binding obligation to purchase that amount from the United States.Speaking to ANI on 8 February 2026, Goyal stated that the agreement reflects India’s intent to procure products based on its expanding commercial needs, rather
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
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
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,
India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is exploring a bold concept: establishing physical data centres in orbit.This initiative addresses the surging volumes of data from satellites, which are straining Earth-based infrastructure. By processing and storing information directly in space, ISRO aims to alleviate downlink bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.The Department
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has reached a landmark conclusion after protracted negotiations, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral economic relations.Finalised on Tuesday (27-1-2026) during the India-EU summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen alongside European Council President Antonio Costa, the deal promises to