Category: India

The Supreme Court has criticized the Tamil Nadu electricity board’s promise of free electricity to all consumers. The apex court expressed concern that such freebies, regardless of financial need, hinder national economic development. It noted that states often offer these schemes, funded by taxpayer money, without proper budgetary justification. …

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix ‘Swami’ for Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva on his birth anniversary. Banerjee stated this displayed cultural insensitivity, as the saint was revered as ‘Thakur,’ with ‘Swami’ being a title for his disciples. Modi had…

Prime Minister Modi emphasized democratizing AI for human-centric development at the AI Impact Summit. He highlighted India’s talent and policy clarity, inviting global collaboration. Modi unveiled the MANAV Vision for ethical, accountable, and inclusive AI, stressing the need for global standards and child safety in the evolving digital landscape. …

India is hosting the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders to discuss artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on democratizing AI, building sovereign capabilities, and ensuring inclusive growth. Leaders emphasized AI’s transformative potential across sectors like healthcare and education. The summit highlighted India’s growing role as a trusted AI hub…

French President Emmanuel Macron visited India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared an AI-generated image of the two leaders. Macron attended the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The summit focused on responsible and development-focused AI. India is hosting the global AI gathering. Leaders discussed AI’s future and…

Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical standards. He believes a single instrument is insufficient for regulating AI’s development and use. Parmelin also highlighted Switzerland’s commitment to a just peace in Ukraine and the importance of trade agreements in…

Estonia offers its experience in societal digitalization and building trust in AI to India and the world. The nation has successfully moved most services online, enhancing efficiency and citizen convenience. Estonia also emphasizes collaborative efforts in AI education for students and teachers, aiming for smart AI integration. …

A recent survey reveals that 35% of Indian children using edtech tools are now employing Generative AI, with a significant misconception that these tools are merely search engines. Despite high usage, especially among low-income households, a lack of AI literacy poses risks, as 46% of respondents identified “wrong information” as…

A disturbing surge in mob violence, fueled by child-lifting rumors, has led to innocent individuals being attacked across Madhya Pradesh. In Indore, a mentally ill woman was assaulted, and similar panic-driven attacks are occurring without any evidence of actual kidnappings. Police urge citizens to report suspicions rather than taking the…

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be forced to adopt her father’s surname and caste. The court emphasized that a single mother’s role in a child’s civic identity is constitutional, not charitable. State formats should reflect welfare, not moral judgments, and school…