Author: Resham

Research Associate at Interstellar.| China Scholar | China Social Media & Foreign Affairs|

YuVerse CEO Positions Firm As Lifestyle AI Company Mathangi Sri Ramachandran, co founder and chief executive of YuVerse, describes her company as a lifestyle AI firm. Through this phrase, she signals a deliberate shift in how artificial intelligence integrates into business operations. Rather than offering AI as a standalone product, YuVerse aims to weave it into the daily workflows of enterprises. She explains that lifestyle AI reflects practical adoption. Instead of building isolated tools, the company designs systems that align with how organisations function every day. Consequently, enterprises can embed AI directly into their decision making, compliance processes and customer…

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India’s government has partnered with Alibaba.com on an export-focused initiative aimed at helping startups and small businesses connect with overseas buyers, according to a report by TechCrunch. The collaboration, announced under the Startup India programme, seeks to identify startups that can support Indian exporters in onboarding and scaling their presence on Alibaba’s global B2B platform. These startups will receive commissions and technical support to assist small manufacturers and traders in reaching international markets. Selective engagement with Chinese platforms The move highlights New Delhi’s calibrated approach towards Chinese technology firms. While India imposed sweeping bans on several Chinese consumer apps in…

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Drones And De Icing Robots Transform Power Line Safety In Anhui, China The use of advanced drone technology and de icing robots has raised the efficiency of clearing ice from power lines to a new level in east China’s Anhui Province. As a result, power authorities can now respond faster to extreme weather while keeping maintenance crews safer. Cold Wave Tests Mountain Power Network Deep in the Dabie Mountains of Anhui, four major power transmission corridors support electricity supply across the Yangtze River Delta. Therefore, stable operation in this region remains essential for regional energy security. Shortly before this year’s…

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An Indian university has been asked to vacate its stall at the country’s flagship AI summit after a staff member presented a commercially available Chinese robotic dog as its own creation, according to two government sources. The controversy unfolded at the India AI Impact Summit, currently taking place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Viral Claim Sparks Backlash “This is Orion. This has been developed by the Centre of Excellence at Galgotias University,” said Neha Singh, a communications professor at Galgotias University, in remarks to state broadcaster DD News earlier this week. However, social media users quickly identified the robot…

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A senior U.S. official has revealed what he described as new details about an alleged underground nuclear test conducted by China in June 2020. Speaking on Tuesday at the Hudson Institute in Washington, Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw said fresh analysis pointed to a nuclear explosion at China’s Lop Nor test site in western China. Seismic Data Points To Explosion Yeaw stated that a remote seismic station in Kazakhstan recorded an event of magnitude 2.75 on June 22, 2020. The station detected the disturbance roughly 450 miles from the Lop Nor test grounds. According to Yeaw, further review of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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