Ashwini Vaishnaw Apologises After AI Summit Issues

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

National

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for logistical issues faced by participants at the AI Impact Summit and announced the creation of a coordination “war room” to address complaints and streamline event management. Ashwini Vaishnaw Apology At AI Impact Summit The minister acknowledged

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PM Modi Says India Must Become AI Superpower

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India should aim to become one of the world’s top three artificial intelligence powers, emphasising investment, innovation and skill development as key pillars of the country’s technology strategy. Modi On India AI Superpower Goal Addressing a gathering focused on technology and innovation, the Prime Minister stated that artificial

Op-Eds Opinion

$100 Billion AI Bet of Adani: India Is Trying to Run the World’s AI Operations

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The announcement that the Adani Group intends to invest roughly $100 billion into AI-ready data centre infrastructure by 2035 should not be read as another infrastructure expansion story. It is a signal about how India is choosing to participate in the global artificial intelligence race. The United States is trying to build the most powerful […]

International

Pentagon Raises Concerns Over Anthropic AI

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The US Department of Defense has expressed strong concern over artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicating the Pentagon may take action to ensure compliance with national security and procurement standards. Pentagon Concerns Over Anthropic AI Officials said the department is reviewing interactions involving the company’s

National

Delhi AI Summit Gains Global Backing

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India’s upcoming global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) has been described by the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister as a significant opportunity to shape how the technology benefits economies and societies worldwide. The remarks come as governments intensify efforts to coordinate rules on AI safety, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Delhi AI Summit

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Oracle Expands India Data Centres, India Becomes The World’s AI Backend

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2026

Oracle’s decision to launch new data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad might look like another corporate expansion headline, but the scale and timing reveal something larger. Over the past few years, every major global cloud company has been quietly building server capacity across India. This is no longer about serving Indian users alone. India is […]

Economy National

Nirmala Sitharaman On AI And India Investment Flows

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to concerns about capital outflows from India, stating investment trends cannot be viewed narrowly through the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors. She said broader economic fundamentals continue to attract investment across industries. Nirmala Sitharaman On Investment Outflow Claims The minister rejected suggestions

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US Lawyers Fined Over AI Generated Court Filings

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

A US federal judge has fined a group of lawyers after court filings in a patent dispute were found to contain errors generated by artificial intelligence tools. The court ruled the attorneys failed to properly verify the material before submitting it as part of official legal arguments. Lawyers Fined Over AI Submissions The judge imposed […]

Business

Apple Acquires Israeli AI Startup Q.ai

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Apple has acquired Israeli artificial intelligence startup Q.ai to strengthen its capabilities in audio processing and on-device intelligence, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has not disclosed the financial terms of the deal. Focus on On-Device AI Q.ai is known for developing AI technologies that improve how devices understand and process sound,

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Telangana Pushes AI Across Government Services

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Telangana government has said it has initiated steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-led solutions into a wide range of public services and administrative tasks. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlined efforts to use AI tools to improve governance efficiency and citizen service delivery. AI in Public Administration Officials explained that AI is being