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Defence to innovation: PM Modi, Macron launch new chapter in India-France ties

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Feb. 17 -- India and France on Tuesday upgraded their relations to a "special global strategic partnership" and vowed to boost cooperation in key sectors of defence, trade and critic... Read More


French President Macron invites PM Modi to 52nd G7 Summit in France

Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in 2026. In a press statement in Mumba... Read More


New Delhi's AI Impact Summit should get more ambitious: Aim for substance beyond the spectacle

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Governments love global summits. They signal ambition, draw CEOs and leaders, and create the impression of shaping the future rather than chasing it. India's ongoing Artificial I... Read More


Over $200 billion AI investment expected in 2 years, asserts Minister Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- India is expecting more than USD 200 billion in investments over the next two years, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday at the India AI Impact... Read More


Minister Vaishnaw apologises for AI summit Day 1 issues, promises smoother experience

NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday apologised for the issues faced by attendees on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling the turnout "phenomenal" an... Read More


SC: Public outrage in high-profile cases understandable but never dictate inquiry

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Observing that justice is not served by following majority sentiment or under public pressure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said while an outrage is understandable in high-profil... Read More


Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The debate on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17). The debate will take place from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the Sec... Read More


Rs 108 cr dues case: SC gives interim relief to Hyderabad GITAM University

Hyderabad, Feb. 17 -- GITAM University in Hyderabad has received interim relief from the Supreme Court in a dispute over alleged electricity dues of Rs 108 crore owed to the Telangana Southern Power D... Read More


Parl panel advocates deeper integration of Hindi and regional languages

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday presented the 13th report of the Parliamentary committee on official language to the President, Droupadi Murmu. People familiar with the ... Read More


SC notes age of accused while hearing CBI plea against bail to Lalu in Deoghar fodder scam

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the accused in the Deoghar fodder scam case are now in their 60s, 70s and even 80s, while hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation's... Read More