Modi and Dutch PM Schoof discuss harnessing AI for social transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday emphasised deeper collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive social transformation and inclusive growth. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, which saw
India shows robust optimism and trust for AI unlike West: Rishi Sunak
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said India demonstrates strong optimism and trust in artificial intelligence (AI), while Western nations continue to approach the technology with caution and anxiety. Speaking during a fireside chat with Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang
Over 80 foreign leaders, 500 global AI leaders present as India AI Impact Summit 2026 gets underway
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in the national capital on Monday, bringing together over 80 foreign leaders and more than 500 global artificial intelligence experts in what is being described as the largest AI-focused convening hosted in the Global South. The
India–Russia business talks emerge as pillar of strategic partnership
High-level business discussions between India and Russia in Moscow last week are being viewed as a crucial step toward sustaining and deepening bilateral ties at a time of heightened geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty. The dialogue, which brought together corporate leaders and government
Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years, three missions and record-setting space career
Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from NASA after an extraordinary 27-year career marked by leadership, resilience, and record-breaking achievements. Her retirement, effective December 27, 2025, comes after a historic nine-month mission aboard
India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange
India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation by signing a new Work Plan aimed at expanding collaboration in research, technology exchange, and capacity building. The agreement marks a significant step forward in bilateral ties, with a focus on
Japan successfully transmits electricity from space to Earth in clean energy breakthrough
Japan has reached a historic milestone in renewable energy as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and its partners successfully transmitted usable electricity from space to Earth for the first time, advancing the long-promised concept of space-based solar power. In a 2025 demonstration,
India showcases rural transformation and women’s collectives at IFAD–India Day in Rome
India highlighted its progress in rural development, women’s empowerment and climate-resilient agriculture at the IFAD–India Day event held in Rome, according to an official statement issued on Friday. A key focus of India’s presentation was its globally recognised model of women’s collectives, which
SpaceX launches NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to strengthen global sea-level monitoring
SpaceX successfully launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite on Monday, marking a major advancement in global efforts to track sea-level rise and monitor changes across the world’s oceans. The mission, a partnership between NASA and several U.S. and European agencies, builds on more than three
India and Russia set sights on deeper trade ties, enhanced market access
India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding and deepening trade with Russia while proposing new confidence-building measures to unlock market access across key sectors. The renewed push came during the 26th meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held
Trump’s cryptocurrency strategy reportedly reshaping U.S.-Pakistan relations
U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing interest in cryptocurrency is reportedly influencing Washington’s diplomatic posture toward Pakistan, positioning the South Asian nation as a pivotal partner in his administration’s digital finance agenda, according to a Pakistan Observer report. The article highlights that Trump’s global
PM Modi celebrates 1,125% surge in Indian universities in QS Asia Rankings 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the dramatic rise of Indian universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, calling it a “record leap” for Indian higher education. Over the past decade, India’s representation has grown 1,125 per cent — from just
Trump avoids Taiwan controversy ahead of Asia tour, expected to meet Xi Jinping
As U.S. President Donald Trump began his five-day Asia tour, speculation grew over his anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, Trump struck a cautious tone when pressed about Taiwan — one of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China relations. Speaking aboard
USCIS exempts F-1 to H-1B status change from $100,000 fee, easing concerns for Indian students
In a major relief for international students and skilled professionals, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the recently announced $100,000 H-1B visa application fee will not apply to those changing their status from F-1 student visas to H-1B work
Indian envoy visits Bukhara University in Uzbekistan, discusses educational cooperation
India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, visited Bukhara State University, where she met with Rector Obidjon Khamidov to explore opportunities for scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries. During her visit, Ambassador Pant also delivered the keynote address at a seminar on
India to highlight clean energy achievements at G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, from October 7 to 10. The high-level meeting, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on
EAM Jaishankar calls for balanced AI approach, emphasises trust and safety in innovation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged a balanced and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for trust and safety to guide innovation. He spoke at the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, a
India calls for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday emphasized that India wants to see a free, fair, inclusive, and participatory election in Bangladesh as soon as possible. He reaffirmed New Delhi’s readiness to work with any democratically elected government in Dhaka, following the results
Bill Gates hails India’s innovation as a model for the Global South
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India as a global innovation leader, emphasizing that the country’s scalable, low-cost technologies hold immense potential to transform lives across the Global South. Speaking at an event in Seattle organized by the Indian Consulate General in partnership