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India tops 100 million weekly ChatGPT users
OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman has said that India now has 100 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, elevating the country to the position of the platform’s second-largest market globally after the United States and underscoring its growing influence in the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Altman disclosed the figure in an opinion piece published ahead of the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where government officials and global tech leaders are convening to discuss the future of AI and
India becomes Claude’s second biggest market
India has emerged as the second-largest market globally for Claude, the generative artificial intelligence model developed by US-based start-up Anthropic, underscoring the country’s expanding influence in the global AI ecosystem.
Debjani Ghosh, who leads Anthropic’s operations and policy engagement in India, said the scale of adoption by developers, enterprises and start-ups has placed the country just behind the United States in terms of usage and integration of Claude’s models. She described India as a “strategic growth engine” for the company, citing
Debjani Ghosh, who leads Anthropic’s operations and policy engagement in India, said the scale of adoption by developers, enterprises and start-ups has placed the country just behind the United States in terms of usage and integration of Claude’s models. She described India as a “strategic growth engine” for the company, citing
BioAI push spotlights smart biomanufacturing drive
Artificial intelligence is being positioned as a catalytic force in reshaping biomanufacturing, with policymakers, scientists and industry leaders outlining a roadmap that blends computational power with biological science to accelerate drug discovery, industrial enzymes and sustainable materials. Discussions at the India AI Impact Summit placed BioAI at the centre of a strategy aimed at using genomics, in-silico modelling and closed data loops to build scalable and trusted production systems.The convergence of AI and
Nvidia chief cancels India AI summit visit
Nvidia’s chief executive officer, Jensen Huang, will not attend the India AI Impact Summit scheduled to begin in New Delhi on February 16, the company confirmed over the weekend, citing “unforeseen circumstances” that prevent his planned trip. Nvidia said it remains committed to participating in the five-day event and will instead dispatch a senior leadership delegation to represent its interests at the summit, which is positioned as a global forum on artificialIndia advances $39bn Rafale expansion plan
New Delhi has approved a proposal worth about $39 billion to expand the country’s fleet of Rafale fighter aircraft, marking one of the largest defence procurement decisions in its history and signalling a further shift towards advanced Western platforms in its combat air strategy.The clearance by the defence ministry paves the way for negotiations with France’s Dassault Aviation for additional Rafale jets, building on an earlier $8.7 billion contract for 36 aircraft for
Ex-Lodha Developers director detained in major laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate has formally placed Rajendra Lodha, a former board member of real estate firm Lodha Developers Ltd, under arrest in connection with allegations that he diverted and laundered corporate funds worth about Rs 85 crore, authorities said on Thursday. He was produced before a special court hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, where the agency secured custody to pursue its probe. Lodha, who had been in judicial custody since his arrest by the Crime Branch
Quantum push seen as India’s tech inflection point
Quantum computing is emerging as a strategic lever for India’s ambition to secure a leading role in the global technology order, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu arguing that early investments and coordinated policy could reshape the country’s IT and industrial landscape. Speaking in Amaravati, Naidu said quantum technologies had the potential to redefine computing power, cybersecurity, materials science and drug discovery, placing India at a critical juncture as globalL&T plans 32 MW data centre scale-up
Larsen & Toubro is set to expand its data centre footprint to 32 megawatts by the end of March, commissioning 18 MW of new capacity as the engineering major sharpens its focus on digital infrastructure alongside emerging opportunities in green hydrogen and semiconductors.The additional capacity will lift the group’s operational data centre load from the existing 14 MW, marking a decisive step in a segment that has become a core pillar of its
Epstein ties cast shadow on Indian elites
Documents released by the United States Justice Department have revealed how Jeffrey Epstein’s web of influence extended into India, underscoring the disgraced financier’s sustained efforts to cultivate relationships with prominent figures across business, politics and academia long before his arrest and death.The files, unsealed as part of litigation connected to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, include exchanges indicating contact between Epstein and Anil Ambani over a period stretching from early 2017 through 2019. The correspondence spans discussions on global affairs, business
SpiceJet launches direct Sharjah flights
SpiceJet has expanded its international network with the launch of direct services linking Sharjah with key cities, adding fresh capacity to one of the Gulf’s busiest short-haul corridors and reinforcing Sharjah Airport’s position as a major gateway for travellers between the UAE and the subcontinent.The new services mark SpiceJet’s return to Sharjah after a prolonged period of network consolidation, coming as demand for point-to-point travel continues to rise among expatriate workers, small businesses
Y Combinator’s Asia influence fades despite India gains
Y Combinator continues to generate outsized returns from companies with roots in India even as its broader influence across Asia shows signs of long-term retreat, reflecting a strategic shift by the world’s best-known startup accelerator amid changing regional dynamics. While founders from Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi remain visible in its demo days and alumni rosters, the programme no longer shapes Asia’s startup narrative in the way it once did.Founded in 2005 in Silicon
Supreme Court presses WhatsApp on consent and data use
Supreme Court scrutiny of WhatsApp’s data practices intensified as the top court questioned whether the messaging platform’s policies align with constitutional guarantees on privacy and informed consent, while warning its parent company that operating in the country requires adherence to domestic law. The bench’s observations came amid an ongoing legal challenge to the 2021 privacy policy and regulatory penalties that have placed Meta and WhatsApp under sustained pressure from both courts and competitionIndia maps a self-reliant path for robotics and physical AI
India has set out a strategic roadmap to accelerate domestic capabilities in robotics and physical artificial intelligence, signalling a push to reduce dependence on imported hardware and proprietary software while positioning the country as a competitive global supplier of intelligent machines. The plan, prepared by the Technology Advisory Group for Emerging Technologies, places indigenisation, software sovereignty and sector-focused deployment at the centre of the national approach, with healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and mediaIndia and Bhutan deepen power partnership
Energy cooperation between India and Bhutan has moved into a sharper operational phase, with both governments signalling alignment on stalled hydropower projects, new transmission corridors and a longer-term framework for electricity trade that underpins Bhutan’s public finances and supports India’s clean-energy transition.Officials from the two sides held detailed consultations this week focused on accelerating work at the Punatsangchhu hydropower complex and reviving momentum on the long-discussed Sankosh project, while also reviewing cross-border
Kochi airport to deploy hydrogen buses first
Cochin International Airport Ltd has begun the procurement process for hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, positioning the Kochi hub to operate what is being described by officials as the country’s first airport-based fleet powered entirely by hydrogen. The move places ground transport at the airport within a wider transition to low-emission mobility and aligns with Kerala’s push to build a hydrogen ecosystem tied to national climate and energy goals.The plan covers the
India sketches long tax runway for global data players
A policy signal aimed at accelerating investment in data centres and cloud infrastructure has placed long-horizon tax certainty at the centre of India’s digital strategy, with the government outlining a framework that would allow eligible technology companies operating in designated zones to enjoy tax neutrality aligned with the national Vision 2047 roadmap.The move, articulated through a combination of policy statements, budget-linked clarifications and regulatory guidance, is intended to draw hyperscalers, artificial intelligence
UAE and India step up talks on civil aviation ties
UAE and India have moved to deepen cooperation in civil aviation as senior officials reviewed capacity, connectivity and regulatory coordination, underlining the scale and strategic importance of one of the world’s busiest air travel corridors. The discussions highlighted sustained growth in passenger flows and the need to align policy, infrastructure and airline strategies to keep pace with demand.
Speaking during the engagement, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, said air traffic between the UAE
Speaking during the engagement, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, said air traffic between the UAE
Confident Group chairman CJ Roy dies by suicide amid tax probe
Dr C. J. Roy, the founder and chairman of Bengaluru-based Confident Group, died by suicide at his company office on Friday as officials from the Income Tax Department were conducting searches and questioning him, police and local authorities said. The 57-year-old was found with a gunshot wound inside his Langford Road office near Richmond Circle and was declared dead after being rushed to a hospital in HSR Layout. Authorities have launched a fullAsia tightens airport checks after Nipah alerts
Airport health authorities across parts of Asia have stepped up screening measures following confirmed Nipah virus infections in southern India, as governments move to limit the risk of cross-border transmission of one of the world’s deadliest zoonotic diseases. Thermal scanning, health declarations and targeted advisories for travellers arriving from affected regions have been expanded at several international gateways, according to aviation and public health officials.Health officials say the steps reflect heightened vigilance
Canada and India move towards wide-ranging strategic trade accords
Ottawa and New Delhi are preparing for a high-level visit in March by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with negotiations entering an advanced stage on a cluster of agreements covering uranium supply, clean energy cooperation, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. Officials familiar with the talks say the visit is being positioned as a reset in economic engagement after a period of diplomatic strain, with both sides keen to lock in commercially binding dealsIndia and EU edge closer to landmark trade pact
Negotiators from India and the European Union have moved into the final stretch of talks on a long-pending free trade agreement that both sides now describe as a strategic necessity, as uncertainty over United States trade policy reshapes global supply chains and export strategies. Officials involved in the discussions say most market-access chapters are broadly settled, with remaining work focused on sensitive tariff lines, regulatory safeguards and timelines for implementation.The proposed pact, under
India’s IT majors trim nearly 3,000 jobs in Q3
India’s largest information technology services firms together reported a net reduction of close to 3,000 employees in the third quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, underscoring a structural shift in hiring as companies rebalance workforces around artificial intelligence, cloud platforms and higher-value digital engineering.Quarterly disclosures showed that headcount at several bellwether firms edged lower despite stable deal pipelines. The combined net decline, modest by historical standards, contrasted sharply with the aggressive campus
India gains backing on chips and AI
Strong international validation for India’s ambitions in semiconductors and artificial intelligence has emerged during Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s visit to Veldhoven, the Netherlands, where he held discussions centred on advanced manufacturing technologies and long-term collaboration. Vaishnaw described the engagement as a major opportunity to understand cutting-edge systems and align partnerships that could accelerate India’s high-technology ecosystem.The visit to Veldhoven, home to the world’s most sophisticated chipmaking equipment capabilities, comes at a time when
Mistral AI weighs Bengaluru base to deepen engineering push
Mistral AI, the French artificial intelligence company behind a fast-growing portfolio of large language models, is in discussions to establish a Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru, a move that would place advanced engineering and research operations in one of Asia’s most competitive technology hubs. People familiar with the matter say the plan, still under evaluation, reflects the company’s need to scale product development while drawing on a deep pool of specialised talent.The proposed centre would focus on core engineering, model
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