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Dell Technologies’ Vivek Mohindra called the India AI Impact Summit a pivotal event for the Global South, highlighting India’s talent, IT strength, and potential to lead in AI. He emphasized public-private partnerships, regulatory balance, and strategic investment in infrastructure.

Experts at the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 said India must scale and coordinate its AI-in-education solutions to reach every learner, stressing teacher support, multilingual systems and a national orchestration platform for responsible, inclusive transformation of the education ecosystem.

India moved closer to a golden finish at the BOXAM Elite International 2026 in Spain, with 12 boxers advancing to the finals. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Sachin starred as India topped the finalists’ tally.

Returning from injury, Tilak Varma credited the BCCI and Centre of Excellence for his early comeback as India beat South Africa in a T20 World Cup warm-up. The all-rounder said the team feels confident and ready for the tournament.

India continued its strong showing at the BOXAM Elite International in Spain as Lovlina Borgohain and Hitesh Gulia led a string of dominant victories on Day 2, with Indian boxers registering wins across multiple weight divisions.

India’s U-17 women’s team crushed Bhutan 8-0 in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship in Pokhara, with Pearl Fernandes scoring a hat-trick and Pritika Barman netting twice. India will face Bangladesh in the final on February 7

Defending champions India headline a competitive Group A in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA. The tournament begins on February 7, with India aiming for a historic title defence.

The India-US trade deal is expected to help stabilise the rupee, narrow the current account deficit and boost foreign direct investment, according to a report. Improved market access and tariff certainty could support exports, manufacturing investment and medium-term economic growth

PV Sindhu has withdrawn from the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships citing a minor medical concern. With the deadline for squad changes already over, the Indian team will compete without a replacement, marking a setback ahead of the prestigious tournament

Tilak Varma will feature for India A in one of their Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches before joining the senior squad, the BCCI said. Ayush Badoni will captain the side, which includes several capped India players returning from injury.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the Centre of ignoring unemployment, manufacturing slowdown and agrarian distress. Other opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, said the Budget lacked reforms, relief and concern for common people.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the Centre of ignoring unemployment, manufacturing slowdown and agrarian distress. Other opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, said the Budget lacked reforms, relief and concern for common people.

India’s Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 7.84 lakh crore for defence, including Rs 2.19 lakh crore for capital expenditure and Rs 5.53 lakh crore for revenue. Customs duty exemptions on aircraft components aim to boost the defence aerospace sector

US President Donald Trump claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian supplies, suggesting a shift in global energy flows and inviting China to participate. New Delhi has not confirmed the deal, and details on timelines or volumes remain unclear

Apple’s iPhone 16 base model emerged as India’s top-selling smartphone in 2025, signalling a shift away from budget devices. A Counterpoint Research report cites strong brand appeal, EMI-led affordability and record Apple revenues in India.

EAM S Jaishankar met Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in New Delhi ahead of the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Talks focused on strengthening cooperation across sectors, regional developments, and building on a decade-old India-Arab partnership

India recorded its lowest inflation since the CPI series began, with average headline inflation at 1.7 per cent during April–December 2025, even as GDP grew 8 per cent, reflecting strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the Economic Survey 2025–26 said.

India’s gold demand fell 11% to 710.9 tonnes in 2025 due to record-high prices, but value rose 30% to ₹7.51 lakh crore. Jewellery demand declined, while investment demand surged. 2026 demand is projected at 600–700 tonnes

Google has launched an AI-powered photo editing feature in India that allows users to edit images in Google Photos using voice or text prompts. Powered by Gemini, the feature supports multiple Indian languages and introduces conversational and personalised editing tools.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati, joining a tragic list of political leaders and prominent figures in India, including YS Reddy, Sanjay Gandhi, and General Bipin Rawat, who lost their lives in air accidents