The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Google have joined hands to enable the display of authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps, a move that will enhance ease of access and convenience for residents across the country.
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MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge to Promote Blockchain-based Digital Governance Solutions
The Blockchain India Challenge was launched by Shri S. Krishnan IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) on 23rd February (Monday), 2026 at MeitY, New Delhi in the presence of Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, Shri Sudeep Srivastava, Joint Secretary, MeitY, Smt. Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator, MeitY, Shri Manoj Kumar Jain, Group Coordinator,… Read more »
National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology organizes its Job Fair 2026- “Yuva Rojgar Mela” in Delhi
National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), an Autonomous Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, organized NIELIT Delhi’s Job Fair – “Yuva Rojgar Mela” on 21st of February, 2026. The job fair was held at NIELIT Delhi’s office at Pankha Road, Janakpuri, New Delhi for facilitating placement opportunities for… Read more »
Advancing Inclusive Voice Technologies in India: Launch of Policy Report and Developers’ Toolkit
Voice technologies are becoming foundational to digital inclusion in India, shaping how millions access public services, information, and the digital economy. Against this backdrop, a new Policy Report and Developers’ Toolkit on voice technologies was launched at the India AI Summit Expo 2026 on February 20, 2026 to set out a policy and practice framework supporting open,… Read more »
Making AI for Everyone: Multilingual Open-Source AI Prototype Demonstrated at Bharat Mandapam
Demonstrating India’s commitment to building inclusive and locally relevant AI systems, a session titled “Making AI for Everyone: The Case for Personal, Local, Multilingual AI” was organised at Bharat Mandapam on 20th February.
NIELIT to Establish India’s First Dedicated Quantum & AI University Campus in Amaravati
At the India AI Impact Summit, the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 20th February, 2026 to establish India’s first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University campus in Amaravati.
AI’s Next Phase to Prioritize Inclusion, Opportunity, and Human Potential, Positioning India and Global Industry Leaders at the Forefront of an AI-Driven Future, Say Speakers
Three keynote addresses at the AI Summit brought together leaders from fintech, research, and global technology to outline how artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation into real-world transformation, across finance, enterprise, and human capability.
Industry Leaders Discuss Impact of AI Agents on SaaS and Enterprise Services at India AI Impact Summit
At the India AI Impact Summit, a high-level panel featuring Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer of Infosys; K. Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consultancy Services; C Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of HCL Technologies; and Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson & CEO of Salesforce India, examined whether AI agents are fundamentally disrupting the traditional… Read more »
Nationwide Momentum in Chip Design as India Prepares Workforce for AI Age: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
The session “Semiconductor Workforce in the Age of AI” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 positioned talent development as the decisive link between India’s artificial intelligence ambitions and its semiconductor manufacturing roadmap. Bringing together leaders from government, industry and academia, the discussion underscored that the next phase of India’s semiconductor journey will depend not… Read more »
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Expo Sees High-Octane Day 5
The fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 Expo witnessed a continued robust footfall with hundreds thronging across the 10 pavilions at the Expo. Youngsters in particular were seen interacting enthusiastically at the various stalls. Here are snapshots from few exhibitors