India’s artificial intelligence ambitions received a major boost this week as Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI drew global attention for outperforming some of the world’s most advanced AI systems in India-specific tasks. The company’s homegrown models, Sarvam Vision and Bulbul V3, have demonstrated superior performance over ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other…
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15 Lakh Cancer Cases Yearly: Key Warning Signs
India is witnessing a silent but alarming health crisis, with nearly 15 lakh new cancer cases being reported every year. Medical experts warn that a large number of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, not due to lack of treatment options, but because early warning signs are often ignored…
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Google Employees Demand End to ICE Ties in Open Letter
Nearly 1,000 Google employees have signed an open letter urging the company’s top leadership to immediately sever ties with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The letter reflects growing internal dissent over Google’s government contracts, which…
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India–AI Impact Summit 2026: Seven Chakras Shaping Global AI
India is set to redefine the global artificial intelligence narrative as it hosts the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. Marking a historic first, the summit will be the world’s largest global AI gathering hosted in the Global South, drawing participation from more than…
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India’s Quantum Future Takes Shape in Amaravati
India’s journey into the next frontier of technology took a decisive step forward on Saturday as the foundation stone of the Amaravati Quantum Centre was laid, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a strategic springboard for the country’s ambitious National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology,…
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Khelo India Hall Boosts Maharashtra’s Olympic Readiness
The Union Government has taken another decisive step towards strengthening India’s high-performance sports ecosystem with the foundation stone laying of the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt….
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Major Rail Projects in West Bengal
West Bengal received a major push to its rail and transport infrastructure on Saturday as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro Steel City train service. The projects, launched via…
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CBDT Opens Feedback Window for New Tax Rules
In a significant step towards ensuring smoother implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited inputs and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms. The consultation exercise comes ahead of the Act’s scheduled implementation from April 1, 2026. The Income-tax…
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OCEMS Verification Expands, 865 NCR Units Tracked
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has significantly expanded its real-time industrial emission monitoring across the National Capital Region, verifying Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) installations in 865 industrial units as of February 8, 2026. The move marks a decisive step in tightening pollution oversight in one of…
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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Likely After Talks
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is likely to go ahead as scheduled after constructive talks between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The development has eased fears of a boycott that threatened to derail cricket’s…