Sarvam AI Unveils India-First Kaze Smart Glasses and Localized AI Model at AI Impact Summit 2026
Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, backed by government initiatives, showcased its flagship India-optimized AI models and the groundbreaking Sarvam Kaze smart glasses at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally tested the device during the inauguration, highlighting its potential for real-world AI integration. Sarvam Kaze:
Modi Praises AI Impact Summit Amid Bill Gates Attendance Buzz Over Epstein Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19 in New Delhi, lauding India’s AI leadership and public-private partnerships driving inclusive growth. Speculation swirled around Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ participation, linked to recent Epstein files mentions, despite conflicting reports from government sources and his foundation.
India Auto Sector Growth to Slow to 3-6% in FY27: ICRA Flags High Base, Premiumisation & EV Shift
India’s automotive industry faces moderated growth of 3-6% in wholesale volumes for FY27 (April 2026-March 2027), down from robust H2 FY26 gains driven by GST cuts and rural demand. ICRA attributes this to a high base effect and normalizing pent-up demand, though structural trends like premiumisation and EVs offer resilience.
Indian Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 250 Points, Nifty Below 25,700 as IT Stocks Tumble on Weak Sentiment
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on February 18, 2026, primarily due to selling pressure in IT services shares amid ongoing sector headwinds. This mirrors the broader market caution seen in early trade. Opening Benchmarks and Key Indices The BSE Sensex fell 247.92 points or 0.30% to 83,203.04, while the NSE
US Discloses Fresh Evidence on China’s Suspected 2020 Nuclear Test
A senior US official has provided new details on an alleged underground nuclear test by China at its Lop Nor site in June 2020. This comes amid heightened tensions over nuclear arms control following the expiration of the New START treaty. Key Allegations from US Officials Christopher Yeaw, Assistant Secretary
Independence vs Family: Can Modern India Balance Both?
India today stands at an interesting social crossroads. Individual freedom and personal independence have become defining aspirations of the modern generation, while family values continue to remain the emotional backbone of Indian culture. The question many are asking is simple: can independence and family values truly coexist in modern India?
India’s Silent Mental Health Wave
Across India, a quiet but powerful mental health shift is unfolding. From school corridors to corporate offices and living rooms filled with digital screens, stress is no longer an occasional visitor—it has become a constant presence. Psychologists and educators warn that India is facing a silent mental health wave, driven
Maruti Suzuki Debuts e-Vitara EV with Battery Rental
Maruti Suzuki India launched its first electric vehicle, the e-Vitara SUV, on February 17, 2026, priced at an introductory Rs 10.99 lakh under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, slashing upfront costs by separating battery ownership. The battery rental charges Rs 3.99 per kilometer, with perks like a free home charger worth
Agentic AI Emerges as Enterprise Game-Changer
Agentic AI represents advanced systems that autonomously handle multi-step tasks, breaking down goals into actions, selecting tools, self-correcting errors, and delivering results without constant human input. Unlike traditional chatbots limited to responses, these agents manage complex workflows like insurance claims processing, compliance reviews, or code generation and testing. Infosys-Anthropic Alliance
Bharat1AI Launches Humanity-First AI City Vision
Bharat1AI unveiled its “HumanityFirst AI City” concept at a Bengaluru event tied to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to create urban ecosystems prioritizing ethical AI integration for public good. The initiative envisions smart cities leveraging AI for healthcare, education, sustainability, and governance while embedding privacy safeguards and equitable
