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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump engaged in high-level discussions, reinforcing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Their meeting covered crucial sectors, including artificial intelligence, trade, defense, and energy, reflecting the growing cooperation between the two nations. AI development featured prominently in the talks, with both leaders recognizing its transformative potential across industries. They stressed the importance of ethical AI frameworks, technological collaboration, and innovation-driven growth. India and the US are set to enhance joint research initiatives and explore AI-driven solutions to economic and security challenges. Trade relations also took center stage as Modi and Trump examined…

Washington DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the US capital on Wednesday (EST) after concluding his visit to France, where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders also held bilateral discussions before Modi departed for the US, where he is set to meet President Donald Trump. During this two-day visit, PM Modi will be the fourth foreign leader to meet Trump since his inauguration on January 20. Their meeting will be followed by a joint press conference and a dinner hosted by the US President. Earlier in the day, Modi met…

US Embassy in India’s Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K Andrews inaugurated the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to strengthening defense and security collaboration with India. In his address, Andrews underscored the evolving partnership between the two nations, calling it a vital aspect of their bilateral relations. He noted that both former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had stressed the importance of expanding defense trade. “From small start-ups to major public sector defense enterprises and a growing private sector, US-India defense trade continues to expand,” he stated. Andrews highlighted that the US…

OYO, a leading travel tech company, has announced a $10 million investment in the digital infrastructure of G6 Hospitality, a US-based hotel chain. This investment is focused on improving G6’s website and mobile app to enhance the guest experience and drive more direct bookings. The move follows OYO’s acquisition of G6 Hospitality’s Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands from Blackstone Real Estate in an all-cash deal worth $525 million. This acquisition marked OYO’s significant expansion in the US hospitality market. As part of its growth strategy, OYO plans to add over 150 new hotels under the G6 Hospitality umbrella in…

India is experiencing a transformative surge in artificial intelligence, solidifying its position as a global leader in AI talent, innovation, and market expansion. With strong backing from both government initiatives and industry-driven advancements, AI is being integrated across multiple sectors, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, researchers, and professionals. The IndiaAI Future Skills initiative is enhancing AI education across various academic levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Scholarships and fellowships are being introduced at top research institutions to attract scholars. Additionally, Data and AI Labs are being established in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, ensuring broader access to AI…

Coumar Ananda, President of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry France-India, has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France and India’s co-chairing of the AI Action Summit a major step forward for both nations. He emphasized that AI is no longer just a technological advancement but a crucial geopolitical subject shaping global governance, security, and workforce dynamics. “This visit and India’s role as co-chair of the AI Summit in Paris mark a pivotal milestone for both India and France. AI is now central to political and geopolitical discussions, making this summit highly significant,” Ananda stated. He outlined the…

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are on track to create 450,000 new jobs in 2025, with the sector projected to employ one million professionals within six years and 3.3 million by 2030. India has emerged as the leading hub for GCCs, thanks to its skilled talent pool and business-friendly policies. According to a report by NLB Services, many companies are planning substantial workforce expansions, with 35% of them looking to increase their teams by 50-100%. Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai remain at the forefront of this growth, with 42% of GCCs predicting a 50% rise in their workforce by 2030.…

Vivek Chaand Sehgal, Australia’s richest Indian entrepreneur, has built a multi-billion-dollar empire from modest beginnings. In the 1970s, he earned just $30 per month, but through persistence and strategic decisions, he created a business worth $5,500 million today. Born on September 28, 1956, in Delhi, Sehgal grew up in a family of jewelers and studied at Birla Public School in Pilani before graduating from Delhi University. His first business venture involved silver trading, where he sold silver at just one rupee per kilogram. Despite financial struggles, he remained determined to find better opportunities. In 1975, he co-founded the Madrasan Company…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) sensor on its EOS-06 satellite has successfully mapped phytoplankton concentration on a global scale. Sharing an update on X, ISRO revealed that the OCM sensor on EOS-06 captures chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration worldwide every two days. The agency also shared an image showcasing high-resolution global data collected from January to December 2024. These ocean colour observations provide crucial insights into the biochemical variability of oceans, supporting research in oceanography and climate science. EOS-06, also known as Oceansat-3, is the third-generation satellite in India’s Oceansat program. It was…

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss India’s ambitious AI strategy, focusing on creating an entire AI ecosystem, including GPUs, models, and applications. The minister shared on X that Altman expressed his willingness to collaborate with India across all three areas. Vaishnaw also mentioned how Prime Minister Modi’s vision of democratizing technology resonated with Altman. Drawing a parallel to India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission, which was accomplished at a fraction of the cost compared to other nations, Vaishnaw emphasized the potential for India to develop a low-cost AI model that could be just as effective. He…