The Indian government launched VoiceRA, an indigenous AI stack designed to provide voice-based citizen services in multiple Indian languages. Developed by MeitY, it aims to bridge the digital divide by allowing users to access welfare schemes and information through simple voice commands.
A violent clash between two groups at a wedding in Dhule, Maharashtra, left three people dead. The dispute, reportedly triggered by a minor argument over loud music, escalated into stone-pelting and physical assault, resulting in the tragic fatalities.
A 65-year-old retired ISRO employee, Nageshwar Rao, was arrested for allegedly strangling his wife, Sandya Sri, with a towel in their Bengaluru apartment. Police state Rao, who was battling depression, reportedly planned to end his own life after the act.
A Karni Sena activist was detained by the police in Rajasthan’s Kota on Thursday for issuing a death threat to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with 25 MPs of the party. The man, Raj Singh, the spokesperson of the right-wing group Karni Sena, shared a video on social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a “MANAV Vision” for artificial intelligence and its impact at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. MANAV Vision — M for Moral and Ethical System, A for Accountable Governance, N for National Sovereignty; A for Accessible and Inclusive; and V for Valid and Legitimate
While many luxury hotels in Delhi have laid out the red carpet for VIP guests attending the ongoing AI summit, one hotel has gone above and beyond. Shangri-La Eros in New Delhi has stationed a humanoid robot to greet summit delegates — a fitting welcome for an event that’s meant to showcase India’s digital prowess.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologized for the “logistical difficulties” and overcrowding on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit. Attributing the chaos to an overwhelming turnout of 70,000+ attendees, he announced a dedicated “war room” to address grievances and ensure a smoother experience for the remaining days.
On February 17, 2026, fourteen former cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, petitioned Pakistan’s government to provide “immediate medical attention” to Imran Khan. Citing reports that the 73-year-old has lost 85% of vision in his right eye due to retinal blockage and neglect in Adiala Jail, they urged humane treatment befitting a “global sporting icon.”
A coach of the Train 12616 New Delhi-Chennai (Tambaram) Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra’s Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said. There were no casualties, they said. The train was stopped on the Sindi-Tuljapur section, the affected coach was detached immediately, and the fire brigade was called.
A grieving couple in Chhattisgarh died by suicide shortly after losing their only son in a road accident. Heartbroken by the tragedy, they left a note stating he was “their world,” highlighting the devastating impact of the loss.