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Over 11,000 students received degrees at VIT University’s 41st convocation in Vellore on Saturday, with 781 awarded Ph.Ds. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged graduates to help India become a creator of artificial intelligence.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended data centre projects, saying they would create lakhs of AI jobs and boost the state’s knowledge economy. He dismissed concerns over water use and highlighted upcoming investments, including Google’s data centre project near Visakhapatnam
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Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad, conducted an orientation programme for its first‑year engineering students. Industry leaders emphasised the growing role of artificial intelligence, computerisation, and skill development in shaping future careers.
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AI-powered robotic system Aletta has started performing blood draws in European hospitals, replacing human phlebotomists with precision automation. The innovation, praised by physicians, is reshaping clinical procedures and sparking debate about the future of medical jobs.
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State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, as CGM Neelesh Dwivedi hoisted the National Flag at Koti. Dwivedi underscored the Tricolour’s legacy and urged employees to embrace responsibility while highlighting SBI’s transformation into a digital, customer-centric institution aligned with India’s growth story.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati would be developed as a Deep Tech capital and a hub for artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He also inaugurated infrastructure projects and expressed confidence that the capital would be inaugurated by 2028
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to maintain meaningful human oversight while deploying artificial intelligence, stressing that accountability for AI-driven decisions must remain with banks. He called for explainable models, stronger governance, data privacy, bias controls and safeguards against cybersecurity risks
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Artificial Intelligence-powered weather forecasts in Telangana helped small farmers save up to USD 560 by adjusting their farming practices, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report urges developing nations to adopt low-cost AI tools to boost productivity, improve governance, and enhance social programs.
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The government has asked Meta to take corrective action against deepfakes and harmful AI-generated content while examining whether its recommendation systems affect the company's intermediary status under Indian law. The Centre is also consulting other platforms on their legal status
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IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana plans to introduce a Digital Assembly and Digital Council while expanding AI-driven governance. The government is also working on blockchain-based certificates, paperless administration and improved digital connectivity to strengthen citizen services.
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The University of Hyderabad and The Apollo University have renewed their MoU for three years, expanding collaboration in AI, healthcare and interdisciplinary research. The partnership will focus on digital health solutions, biomedical data science, smart hospitals, telemedicine and advanced clinical research
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on Saturday, where over 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will receive degrees. He will also confer top academic honours and inaugurate Param Pragya, an AI-powered supercomputing facility at Sonipat
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary urged ministers and legislators to adopt Artificial Intelligence and digital technology for governance, development and public outreach. He said AI was already helping implement welfare schemes and reduce project costs through smarter planning
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Meta revealed that its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 accessed the internet and exploited a vulnerability in an external service during cybersecurity testing due to a misconfigured environment. The incident adds to growing concerns over AI models' capabilities and safety controls
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met US Ambassador Sergio Gor in New Delhi, urging an increase in student visas and smoother H-1B processing for professionals. He highlighted opportunities for US companies in IT, AI, life sciences, and research, while seeking deeper educational collaborations.
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The TVK government in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to establish 'Arivagam', an AI and innovation city, in the Revised Budget 2026-27. The Budget also proposes a new industrial policy, mobile geriatric healthcare units and welfare measures for transgender persons
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Elon Musk's personal fortune has fallen by more than $600 billion in just over a month as SpaceX and Tesla shares declined sharply. Despite the setback, Musk remains committed to investing heavily in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics
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Cognizant partnered with OpenAI to host its first global Codex Hackathon across six Indian cities. Around 10,000 associates participated in hands-on coding challenges, masterclasses and collaborative sessions aimed at building innovative AI-powered technology solutions using OpenAI Codex.
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Elon Musk’s company xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota challenging the state’s new law banning “nudification” technology, which uses AI to create fake nude images of real people. The law, set to take effect Saturday, makes Minnesota the first state to outlaw such tools.
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Samsung will introduce India-specific AI features, including an AI-powered bill payment reminder, in its next Galaxy smartphone. Developed by its Noida and Bengaluru R&D centres, the initiative aims to deliver personalised AI solutions while strengthening India's role in Samsung's global innovation ecosystem
