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…
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…
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 Warm Diplomatic Overture in Mumbai French President Emmanuel Macron began his latest India visit with high-level symbolism and strategic intent, arriving in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The bilateral meeting is expected to reinforce a partnership that has steadily expanded across defence, technology, and innovation. Both leaders view the visit as an opportunity…
A Ceremonial Invite with Strategic Undertones Bangladesh’s interim administration has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman as prime minister, marking a pivotal political transition after the fall of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. The invitation to New Delhi for the February 17 ceremony has generated…
A Wake-Up Call from a Routine Inspection A surprise inspection at a McDonald’s outlet in Jaipur has reignited concerns about hygiene standards in India’s fast-food sector. Authorities reported the presence of rotten tomatoes and heavily reused cooking oil, prompting an official warning and a deadline for corrective action. The incident has triggered broader scrutiny—not just of one franchise outlet,…
SAIC Motor’s India venture is preparing to invest up to $440 million to scale operations, deepen its push into hybrid and electric vehicles, and strengthen its footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing automobile markets. The move signals a renewed commitment to India’s transition toward new-energy mobility even as competition intensifies and regulatory scrutiny of foreign…
The AI Impact Summit has emerged as a major platform shaping global conversations on responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. Bringing together governments, industry leaders and researchers, the summit underscores the growing recognition that AI will define economic growth, governance and social equity in the coming decades. By hosting the event, India signals its intent to play…
