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"Right action comes from right understanding": PM Modi invokes Lord Buddha's teachings to guide global AI roadmap

Feb 19, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global cooperation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling AI a major opportunity for humanity. He stressed "right action" and timely decisions, invoked Lord Buddha's teachings, and cited COVID-19 collaboration as proof that collective efforts can address global challenges effectively.

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Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India Fares Saeb (Photo/ANI)

"We are glad PM Modi will be visiting Israel," says Deputy Ambassador Fares Saeb

Feb 19, 2026
Visual of the site of a massive fire at Gul Plaza Shopping Mall in Karachi, Pakistan. (File Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan: Gul Plaza inquiry highlights gaps in emergency response and building compliance

Feb 19, 2026
Demis Hassabis, the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Google DeepMind (Photo: DD News)

AI's "humble beginnings" to a tool for scientific discovery: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis at AI Impact Summit 2026

Feb 19, 2026
Supporters of Balochistan National Party (BNP) protest during a rally in Karachi (File Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan: Protest held over disputed police encounter in Karachi

Feb 19, 2026
A file picture of USS Gerald Ford (Photo/Reuters)

US moves significant military forces in West Asia for possible strikes against Iran, Trump yet to make final call

Feb 19, 2026
Tarique Rahman, the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has outlined his government's 180-day priority plan. (Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman outlines 180-day priority plan

Feb 19, 2026
PM Narendra Modi at the AI-India Impact Summit (Photo/@DD)

"AI needs to be democratic for all," says PM Modi in keynote address at AI Impact Summit

Feb 19, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/ANI)

"While some see fear in AI, India finds its future in it," says PM Modi at AI Impact Summit 2026

Feb 19, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in India's AI-driven future at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted AI's rapid growth, stressed ethical responsibility, called for skilling and reskilling, advocated democratisation of AI for the Global South, and urged global standards to address risks such as deepfakes.
French President Emmanuel Macron (Image Source: DD News)

Macron lauds India's digital transformation, pioneering role in technology governance at AI Impact Summit

Feb 19, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron praised India's digital transformation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted advances in digital identity, payments, and health IDs, noting their impact on financial inclusion. Macron described India's progress as globally unmatched and emphasised that the world is entering a phase of rapid technological acceleration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins world leaders, heads of state, and global tech CEOs for a family photo at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. (Photo: DD News)

Global unity at Bharat Mandapam: PM Modi joins world leaders and tech titans for group photo at AI Impact Summit

Feb 19, 2026

PM Modi joined world leaders and tech titans, including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, for a historic "family photo" at Bharat Mandapam. This group photograph at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 served as a powerful prelude to high-level global deliberations on the future of human-centric technology.
French President Emmanuel Macron at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. (Photo/@DD)

"Future of AI will be built by those who combine technology with humanity," says French President Macron at Ai-Impact Summit

Feb 19, 2026
Google CEO Sundai Pichai (Photo/DD News)

"Google is establishing a full-stack AI hub, part of our 15 billion USD investment in India": Sundar Pichai

Feb 19, 2026
Dario Amodei CEO Anthripic (Photo/@DD)

"Energy and ambition across India is incerdible": Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says India has key role to play in AI spehere

Feb 19, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a warm moment with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Bharat Mandapam ahead of the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. (Photo: DD News)

PM Modi-Presidents Lula, Macron share warm bonhomie at India AI Impact Summit; global voices unite for inclusive technology

Feb 19, 2026
US Envoy Sergio Gor with Google CEO Sundar Pichai (Photo/@USAmbIndia)

US Envoy to India Sergio Gor attends India AI Impact Summit 2026

Feb 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump claims 78 per cent drop in US trade deficit; credits tariffs for economic shift

Feb 19, 2026
Bill Gates (Photo/ANI)

Bill Gates to skip AI Impact Summit keynote; Ankur Vora to represent foundation

Feb 19, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo/ANI)

PM Modi to join world leaders for 'Family Photo' at Bharat Mandapam today; set to deliver keynote address on global AI vision

Feb 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

US mulls strike on Iran; President Trump yet to make the final call

Feb 19, 2026
PTI founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (File Photo/Reuters)

Toshakhana case: Pak SC issues notice to ECP over Imran Khan's electoral ban

Feb 19, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/@StateDept)

US State Secretary Marco Rubio likely to visit Israel on Feb 28

Feb 19, 2026
Indian Navy's Deputy Chief VAdm Tarun Sobti with German fleet Commander VAdm Axel Deertz (Photo/@indiannavy)

Indian Navy's Deputy Chief VAdm Tarun Sobti holds bilateral interaction with German fleet Commander VAdm Axel Deertz

Feb 19, 2026
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi with Australian Army Chief Lt Gen Simon Stuart (Photo/@adgpi)

COAS Gen Dwivedi discusses bilateral defence ties with Australian Army Chief Lt Gen Simon Stuart

Feb 19, 2026
Israel MOD Leads Strategic Defense Industry Seminar with India (Photo: X@Israel_MOD)

Israel's def ministry holds seminar with India ahead of PM Modi's visit

Feb 18, 2026
Country Director India at the Tony Blair Institute Vivek Agarwal (Photo/ANI)

"Nice framing on AI, moving from tech subject to public policy issue": Tony Blair Institute Country Director Vivek Agarwal on AI Summit

Feb 18, 2026