Author: Arijit Bose

Digital Public Infrastructure Seen as Key to Scaling AI in Healthcare, Agriculture and Public Services

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The session “AI and Open Networks: Creating Impact at Scale” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 set out a clear proposition: the future of AI will be determined not only by model breakthroughs, but by the digital public infrastructure and open network architectures that allow innovation to reach millions of people. Drawing on examples from healthcare, agriculture, science, and public service delivery, speakers demonstrated how India’s approach, combining consent-based data systems, interoperable platforms and open participation, has created the foundation for AI deployment at a population scale.  …

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AI Governance Must Be Firmly Rooted in Scientific Evidence and Human Rights, Says António Guterres at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Arijit Bose

A high-level session titled “The Role of Science in International AI Governance’ held during the fifth day of India AI Impact Summit Machines should be created to make people smarter and help humanity, emphasises Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Sustained Investment in Responsible AI Research Essential for Long-Term Innovation, Says Singapore Minister Josephine Teo From Digital Public Infrastructure to Global South: Experts Chart Path for Inclusive AI Policy New Delhi: The fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 featured a high-level session titled “The Role…

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Trust, Safety and Governance Take Centre Stage at Agentic AI Roundtable during India AI Impact Summit 2026

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The roundtable on “Agentic AI” on the fifth day of India AI Impact Summit 2026 brought together global tech industry, policy, and legal leaders to examine a pivotal shift in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from systems that support human decision-making to autonomous agents capable of executing complex tasks across enterprises. Structured across two high-level panels on Business & Industry and Policy Perspectives, the discussion focused on how this transition is redefining safety, accountability, cybersecurity, and public trust, even as it unlocks new productivity and innovation gains.   The first…

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India AI Impact Summit 2026 Session Calls for Value-Based, Trustworthy AI to Strengthen Sovereignty and Democracy

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“Peace, Power and Perspectives” Session Explores Role of Indigenous Capacity, Secure Compute and Governance Frameworks in Shaping National Resilience Global Leaders Emphasise Transparency, Accountability and Human-Centric Design as Foundations of Operational Trust in High-Stakes AI Systems New Delhi: As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in defence systems, cyber operations, critical infrastructure and public governance, the session “Peace, Power and Perspectives: A Value-Based Approach to Trustworthy AI” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 examined how countries are linking sovereign capability with democratic legitimacy and operational trust. The discussion moved beyond principles…

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VICE ADMIRAL KK NAYYAR MEMORIAL LECTURE 2026 ORGANIZED

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The 2026 edition of the Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture was held on 16 Feb 2026, marking the 21st Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), New Delhi. The annual lecture honours the enduring legacy of VAdm KK Nayyar, whose intellectual vision and strategic foresight laid the foundation for NMF’s emergence as India’s premier institution for maritime thought and policy advocacy. VAdm Nayyar was not only a distinguished naval officer but also a pioneering strategic thinker. He played a central role in addressing India’s long-standing maritime neglect and fostering…

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Raksha Mantri & his French counterpart co-chair 6th Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru

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Defence cooperation agreement renewed for another 10 years New Delhi: Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru, Karnataka.  The two Ministers discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues including priority areas for co-development & co-production of equipment. They emphasised on the need for a closer defence partnership and connecting the industries of both nations, especially in the field of niche technology.   ​The two Ministers reaffirmed the commitment to…

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Prime Minister & French President virtually inaugurate Final Assembly Line of H-125 Light Utility Helicopter at Vemagal, Karnataka

Arijit Bose

H-125 final assembly line is a milestone in India-France strategic partnership: Raksha Mantri “Govt is committed to achieving self-reliance in critical tech & manufacturing high-end products through mutually beneficial partnerships” Mumbai: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi and French President  Emmanuel Macron, virtually inaugurated, from Mumbai, Tata Advanced Systems Final Assembly Line of the Airbus H-125 Light Utility Helicopter, located at Vemagal, Karnataka. Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, Union Minister of Civil Aviation  KR Naidu and Minister for Large & Medium Industries,…

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Indian Air Force Aerial Firefighting Operations in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undertaking sustained aerial firefighting operations in the Northeastern region of the country, responding to active forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. At Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, IAF helicopters have successfully extinguished a major wildfire. A total of 139,800 litres of water was dropped during multiple sorties to contain and eliminate the blaze in the affected area. Simultaneously, firefighting operations are continuing over Dzukou Valley in Nagaland. The IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopters are undertaking water-bucketing missions, drawing water from Padumpokhiri Lake, Dimapur, to…

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Kanpur Police Bust International Shell Firm Fraud; Czech Company Duped of ₹2 Crore

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Kanpur: Police in Kanpur have busted an international fraud racket that allegedly duped foreign companies through shell firms, arresting two accused and uncovering financial transactions across nearly 40 bank accounts. The gang is suspected of posing as legitimate industrial suppliers and siphoning off crores of rupees from overseas clients. The operation was carried out by Panki police along with the West Zone cyber cell. During the crackdown, officials recovered a car, multiple ATM cards, passbooks, cheque books and forged business agreements. Czech Complaint Triggers International Probe The case came to…

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Second Bomb Threat Email to Lucknow Court in Three Days Triggers High Alert

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The district court complex in the state capital was placed on high alert  after authorities received another email threatening to blow up the premises — the second such warning in three days. The message reportedly referenced Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, prompting an immediate and multi-layered security response. However, no suspicious object or individual was found during the extensive search operation. Police teams, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dog units were swiftly deployed to the court complex. Entry and exit points were sealed, and every visitor, lawyer, and staff member…

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