Author: Resham

India Expects Over $200 Billion In AI Investments Within Two Years India expects to attract more than $200 billion in artificial intelligence investments over the next two years, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, February 17. He made the announcement at the India AI Impact Summit, a five-day event that has drawn policymakers, industry leaders and international delegates to discuss the country’s AI ambitions. The summit, which began on Monday, February 16, showcases exhibitions and panel discussions focused on scaling up AI innovation, strengthening infrastructure and promoting inclusive adoption. Through this platform, the government aims to signal India’s…

RailTel Drives Dialogue On AI Led Public Health At AI Impact Summit 2026 RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, curated and hosted two high level panel discussions on Artificial Intelligence driven healthcare at the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The summit, organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the IndiaAI Mission, brought together policymakers, technology leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers and innovators from India and abroad. Through these sessions, RailTel reinforced its commitment to inclusive and accessible public health powered by advanced digital infrastructure. Moreover, the…

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Positions New Delhi At Centre Of Global AI Dialogue Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders to New Delhi as India opened the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. He described the gathering as a moment of pride and said the world was coming to India to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Moreover, he stressed that the summit reflects the country’s growing technological capability and global contribution. The event marks the first major AI summit hosted in the Global South. It brings together political leaders, technology companies, startups and researchers to discuss…

China’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala Highlights Humanoid Robot Ambitions China’s most watched television programme, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, will air later on Monday as a high profile showcase for the country’s industrial strategy. This year, the event will underline Beijing’s ambition to dominate humanoid robots and shape the future of manufacturing. Four rising humanoid robot startups, Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab, will present their latest products during the broadcast. The gala stands as a cultural touchstone in China, comparable in scale and influence to the Super Bowl in the United States. Consequently, companies that secure a place…

Volkswagen Deal Triggers Policy AdjustmentChina EV tariff talks entered a new phase after Beijing signaled that domestic electric vehicle makers may negotiate independently with the European Union. The shift follows the European Commission’s approval of a request by Volkswagen’s Cupra brand to exempt its China-made Tavascan SUV coupe from EU import tariffs. The exemption was granted in exchange for a minimum price commitment and a sales quota, marking the first such reprieve since the duties were introduced in 2024. Beijing Signals Greater FlexibilityPreviously, Beijing had urged Brussels not to conduct separate negotiations with individual Chinese manufacturers, even though EU rules…

ByteDance’s newly launched video-generating artificial intelligence model, Seedance 2.0, has already captured global attention, going viral in China and earning praise from figures like Elon Musk. Users and analysts have compared it to DeepSeek, citing its ability to create cinematic storylines from minimal prompts. While text-centric AI models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DeepSeek’s R1 have achieved widespread adoption, video-focused models like Seedance 2.0 represent the next stage in AI’s disruptive potential. The system can process text, images, audio, and video simultaneously, significantly lowering production costs for professional film, e-commerce, and advertising applications. On social media platforms in China, Seedance…

China Crewed Lunar Rocket Test Signals Leap in Space Capabilities The China Crewed Lunar Test has marked a major advancement in the country’s ambitions to land astronauts on the Moon. Space technology experts describe the successful demonstration of the Long March-10 heavy-lift rocket and the next-generation Mengzhou spacecraft as a decisive step forward in China’s crewed lunar program. The tests were conducted at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan Province and included a low-altitude demonstration flight of the Long March-10 rocket along with a maximum dynamic pressure abort test of the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft. First Ignition Flight and Max…

The Russia WhatsApp Block marks a significant escalation in Moscow’s long-running dispute with foreign technology companies. Meta confirmed that Russian authorities have attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, as the government accelerates efforts to promote domestic digital platforms. The move comes amid broader measures introduced after Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which intensified scrutiny and restrictions on foreign-owned technology services. Push Toward State-Backed Alternatives Officials are promoting a government-supported messaging app known as MAX, positioning it as a domestic alternative. Critics argue the platform could be used for surveillance purposes, though state media have rejected those claims.…

China Lunar Crew Test Advances Crewed Moon Mission Goals China successfully carried out a China Lunar Crew Test, marking a significant milestone in its plan to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030. The tests took place at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province and included a low-altitude demonstration of the Long March-10 rocket and a high-speed abort test of the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft under maximum aerodynamic pressure. Both systems performed as expected. Key Highlights of the China Lunar Crew Test The China Lunar Crew Test featured several firsts for China’s space program: First ignition flight of the…

Vietnamese authorities have awarded the first phase of a major Vietnam wind power project to a newly established subsidiary of real estate conglomerate Vingroup, excluding German renewable energy firm PNE, a decision the foreign investor said came as a surprise. The People’s Committee of Gia Lai province approved a bid from VinEnergo, a unit set up by Vingroup in March, to develop the initial 750-megawatt phase of a 2,000-MW wind project. The investment for this phase was set at 48.3 trillion dong ($1.87 billion), according to a provincial statement that did not name unsuccessful bidders. Vietnam Wind Power Project and…