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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended the Bharat AI Impact Summit despite criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Narendra Modi highlighted equitable AI access, global consensus-building, and regulatory safeguards during the high-level international gathering

Five years after fibroid surgery at Alappuzha Medical College, a Kochi woman was found with a surgical forceps in her abdomen. Veena George ordered a detailed probe, suspensions, and legal action amid allegations of medical negligence and system failure

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty rebounded from early losses to trade higher, driven by banking and capital goods stocks. Investors weighed Middle East tensions, FII selling, and global cues, while Brent crude edged up and Asian markets showed mixed trends

Authorities in Jyotirmath held a peace meeting after a video showed namaz being offered in an under-construction government building. The municipality withdrew verbal permission, locked the premises and directed police vigilance to maintain communal harmony

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, industry leaders said artificial intelligence is strategic infrastructure shaping sovereignty and power. Experts urged sovereign AI development, high-performance computing investment, workforce reskilling and safeguards against systemic digital dependency risks.

The Odisha Revenue Department held a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar to review measures for protecting and restoring lands belonging to Lord Jagannath Temple. Officials discussed court orders, land records correction, eviction of encroachments and the setting up of a dedicated land cell

The Supreme Court criticised the freebies culture ahead of elections, warning that indiscriminate subsidies burden taxpayers and hurt development. While backing welfare for the poor, the court said states must revisit populist policies and maintain fiscal discipline

Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney shared a record opening stand as Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I in Canberra. India collapsed late in the chase, allowing the hosts to level the three-match series

Karnataka entered the Ranji Trophy final after 11 years by virtue of a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand in the semifinal. They will face Jammu and Kashmir in the title clash at Hubballi, aiming for their ninth championship

Five players from Osmania University have been selected to represent South Zone in the Vizzy Trophy cricket championship in Goa from March 1 to 7. The selection follows the university’s recent inter-university title win after 26 years

Shai Hope’s fluent 75 and a strong bowling performance helped West Indies defeat Italy by 42 runs in the T20 World Cup. Italy were bowled out for 123 while chasing 166, as the Windies topped Group C

Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza guided Zimbabwe to a comfortable six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 179, Zimbabwe reached the target in 19.3 overs to enter the Super Eights unbeaten

Mukesh Ambani announced a Rs 10 lakh crore investment in artificial intelligence over seven years, aiming to make AI affordable and accessible across India. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he highlighted infrastructure plans, job creation and inclusive growth

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said artificial intelligence could bring major economic benefits to India and the Global South. Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted strong technical talent, rapid adoption and the need for safe and responsible AI systems

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said artificial intelligence can drive rapid progress and help emerging economies leapfrog development gaps. Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted India investments, workforce impact, and the need to bridge the digital and AI divide

The National Human Rights Commission has flagged the misuse of its name and logo by NGOs with deceptively similar titles and directed states and UTs to take action within two weeks. It warned that such practices mislead the public and erode trust

DMDK on Thursday joined the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, ending weeks of speculation. BJP criticised the move, while DMK leaders welcomed the party’s entry. Premalatha Vijayakanth said the decision was taken after consulting party supporters

A stronger ecosystem, greater investment and strategic global partnerships are vital to overcome quantum computing bottlenecks

If all lifeforms have sentience and emotion, then the chance to flourish cannot belong to humans alone

A man was detained by Kota police after a video surfaced in which he allegedly threatened to shoot Rahul Gandhi and other Congress MPs. Both the BJP and Karni Sena denied any links with him

French President Emmanuel Macron called for an inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence framework at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, stressing cooperation between India and France, protection of children, and the need for global rules to ensure ethical and sustainable use of AI

The Andhra Pradesh government will sign multiple agreements with global and national institutions at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure, skill development and quantum research, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu leading the delegation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said artificial intelligence will reshape the software industry by making coding faster and easier. While some companies may suffer due to this shift, others will benefit by offering different value propositions in the changing technology landscape

A fresh review by the Union government has reduced the number of Naxal-affected districts in India from eight to seven. The Home Ministry’s assessment reflects improved security conditions and aligns with the target to end Left Wing Extremism by 2026