Government in Talks with Platforms on Age Restrictions The Union government has opened discussions with major social media intermediaries on imposing age-based curbs for children, with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirming consultations on a potential “blanket, age-based” restriction framework. The move, tied to the Digital Personal Data Protection regime and broader online-safety concerns, signals India’s intent to align…
French President Emmanuel Macron’s Mumbai stop turned into a cultural moment as he met Bollywood figures including Anil Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar and Manoj Bajpayee—highlighting cinema’s growing role in global diplomacy. A Cultural Interlude in a Strategic Visit During his February 2026 visit to India, Emmanuel Macron met a cross-section of Indian film personalities—among them Anil Kapoor, Zoya…
A rare show of unity across borders has emerged as former cricket captains from India and beyond voice concern over the health and detention conditions of Pakistan’s jailed ex-prime minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan. A Humanitarian Appeal Beyond Rivalry Former Indian captains Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin have joined Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar in urging humane treatment for jailed Pakistan leader…
Sarvam AI has forged high-impact partnerships with Qualcomm, Bosch, and Nokia HMD, marking a decisive shift toward on-device AI across India’s consumer and industrial ecosystem. A New Hardware–AI Convergence At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Sarvam AI announced collaborations with Qualcomm, Bosch, and HMD Global to embed advanced conversational AI directly into…
New Delhi sets the stage for an ambitious diplomatic push as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets global leaders to cement India’s role in the emerging AI order. A Diplomatic Sprint at the AI Impact Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a high-intensity diplomatic outreach at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, holding…
A High-Profile Visit Announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25–26, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The visit, Modi’s second to Israel after his landmark 2017 trip, comes at a time of evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Asia and growing…
Odisha is basking in pride following the declaration of JEE (Main) 2026 Session-1 results by the National Testing Agency. The state’s students delivered standout performances, headlined by a perfect percentile score and multiple high national rankings. For Odisha, traditionally underrepresented among India’s top engineering entrance performers, the results mark a symbolic and substantive milestone—one that signals…
A Record-Breaking Moment for Inclusive Education Over 2,100 students from the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) are set to appear for the Odisha Board of Secondary Education matriculation examination in 2026, marking the largest number of candidates from any single institution in India at this level. The cohort—comprising roughly 1,100 girls and 1,000 boys—reflects the scale…
A Mega Investment to Power India’s AI Future The Adani Group has unveiled plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 in renewable-powered hyperscale AI data centres, positioning itself at the centre of India’s emerging sovereign AI infrastructure. The initiative aims to create an integrated ecosystem of green energy, data storage, and advanced computing that could anchor…
A Diplomatic Opening Amid War Fears The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Geneva, with the latest round unfolding against a backdrop of rising military deployments and warnings of escalation. The indirect talks, mediated by Oman, mark the second engagement in February 2026 and come as tensions remain elevated after…
