China’s Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) has launched Sinong, the country’s first open-source vertical large language model (LLM) designed specifically for the general agricultural sector, marking a major advance in the application of foundational AI to agriculture.
According to Xi...
Lucknow emerged as a key national and global convening point for discussions on responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence on Monday, as policymakers, international organisations, industry leaders, and researchers gathered for the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 alongside the...
Under the Independent Business Division – IndiaAI Mission of the Digital India Corporation, functioning under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, a significant step has been taken towards strengthening the Artificial Intell...
The 38th episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts spotlighted the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning it as a landmark global event that will shape the future of responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence.
Officials from IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics & IT (Me...
Cameron Stanley will serve as the next Pentagon Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced during an address at SpaceX headquarters in Starbase, Texas.
The advancement of artificial intelligence within the War Department was a key focal point of...
When the world speaks about artificial intelligence today, it often does so in the language of power, speed and scale. In February 2026, however, a different voice will rise from New Delhi. One that speaks of truth, humanity and shared destiny.
Taking place on 16 and 20 February 202...
Experts across the Ministry of Ayush institutions including National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) has called for Artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies to monitor, verify, and document the quality and journey of medicinal plants right from the farm (farm-gate) through the entire suppl...
China aims to achieve a secure and reliable supply of key core artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by 2027, with its industrial scale and empowerment level remaining among the world's forefront, according to a recent government action plan.
The plan, jointly issued by eight departments includ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Roundtable with Indian AI Start-Ups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier.
Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to be held in India next month, 12 Indian AI start-ups that have qualified for the AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge in the Summit at...
The National Language Translation Mission (NLTM) emerged as a central focus on Day 2 of the Human Capital Working Group Meeting held in Guwahati, as policymakers, academicians, and technologists deliberated on strengthening India’s language technology infrastructure and preparing future-ready ...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati are hosting a two-day Working Group Meeting in “Human Capital” at the IIT Guwahati campus. The meeting convened senior policymakers, academic leaders, i...
As part of India’s build-up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 will be held on January 6, 2026, in Jaipur. The Conference will serve as a key regional platform to explore how Artificial Intelligence can drive governance reform, economic growth,...
IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, and IIT Guwahati, will convene the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5-6, 2026, on the IIT Guwahati campus. The Working Group is chaired by Prof. T. G...
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance, according to details shared by the IndiaAI Mission.
Secretary MeitY S. Krishnan said AI must be treated as a horizontal, ena...
Safe, transparent, and accountable artificial intelligence will be a central focus of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, as outlined by the IndiaAI Mission. The Summit is being organised under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Secretary MeitY S. Krishnan highlighted grow...
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will place a strong spotlight on startups, students, and grassroots innovation, according to details shared by the IndiaAI Mission. The Summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aims to create an inclusive and impact-driven A...
India is positioning itself as a global bridge for inclusive artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on the Global South, as it prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This was highlighted by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Se...
India has launched its decade of AI in earnest, aiming to harness technology across society and the economy. The national IndiaAI Mission was approved in March 2024 with a five-year outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore. In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Sitharaman followed through by earmarking ₹2,000 cror...
