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  Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for AI Summit's day-1 chaos, promises smoother experience

  February 17, 2026 14:33 IST

  Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for overcrowding and chaos on the first day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. With over 70,000 attendees, the minister said the government has set up a war room to ensure smoother operations.

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  Konark wheel meets Artificial Intelligence: Odisha pavilion steals spotlight at AI Summit 2026

  February 17, 2026 13:27 IST

  The Odisha pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has drawn significant attention by featuring the iconic Konark wheel as a symbol of the state’s rich cultural heritage combined with modern artificial intelligence.

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  AI Impact Summit 2026: Day-2 Highlights

  February 17, 2026 20:00 IST

  India is hosting its first AI Impact Summit 2026, which will last till February 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is running the show, with support from the Government of India.

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  Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire? Net worth hits USD 850 billion

  February 17, 2026 12:17 IST

  Elon Musk’s net worth has reached USD 850 billion, putting him on track to become the world’s first trillionaire. A USD 1.25 trillion SpaceX-xAI merger and Tesla holdings are key drivers behind his growing wealth.

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  Sarvam: India's AI startup set to challenge ChatGPT, Google Gemini with regional language support

  February 16, 2026 19:40 IST

  Sarvam AI is a Bengaluru-based startup building AI models focused on Indian languages and local needs. With innovations like Sarvam Vision and Bulbul V3, it aims to compete with ChatGPT and Gemini by prioritising Indian-language OCR, speech synthesis, and inclusive AI solutions.

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  X witnessed short outage in India and this could be the real reason

  February 16, 2026 20:05 IST

  X.com was again unresponsive to many users from around 7PM IST to 7:30PM IST. Several users reported about being unable to load the homepage. Downdetector witnessed a spike in outage reports, suggesting a possible server issue.

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  AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi inaugurated the event

  February 17, 2026 13:06 IST

  India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Announced by PM Narendra Modi, the summit will focus on People, Planet and Progress, promoting inclusive and globally cooperative AI development.

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  Realme P4 Lite launching in India on February 20: Design, colours and key features

  February 16, 2026 16:52 IST

  Realme P4 Lite will launch in India on February 20 at 12 PM IST. The smartphone features a 6,300mAh battery, 90Hz display, 13MP AI camera, Android 15-based Realme UI, and IP54 durability rating.

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  Lava Bold N2 launching in India on February 17; Amazon exclusive confirmed

  February 16, 2026 15:33 IST

  Lava Bold N2 will launch in India on February 17 at 12 PM and will be sold exclusively via Amazon. The smartphone will feature a 13MP dual rear camera setup and will succeed the Lava Bold N1. Full specifications and price details will be announced at launch.

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  India becomes second-largest market worldwide with 100 million ChatGPT users per week: Sam Altman

  February 16, 2026 15:02 IST

  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that over 100 million Indians use ChatGPT every week, making India the largest market in Asia and second globally after the US. Students are driving much of this growth, while Google’s Gemini is also expanding rapidly in India.

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  OPPO K14x 5G goes on sale today at Rs 13499 onwards: How to order, features and more

  February 16, 2026 13:53 IST

  OPPO K14x 5G is now on sale from today at Rs 13,499. The phone is backed by a 6500mAh battery with 45W fast charging, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor and a 50 AI camera. The phone is available on Flipkart and the OPPO India E-store with bank offers and no-cost EMI options.

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  WhatsApp brings major updates for Status to enhance user engagement

  February 16, 2026 13:13 IST

  WhatsApp has released Android beta version 2.26.6.9, testing a new feature that shows Status updates in the top app bar within the Chats tab. The feature is currently under development and available only to beta users.

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  Garena Free Fire MAX Ative Codes for February 16: Free diamonds, skins and weapons

  February 16, 2026 11:15 IST

  Garena Free Fire MAX players can use today’s active redeem codes for February 16, 2026, to unlock free diamonds, skins, and in-game rewards. Codes are time-limited and must be redeemed quickly through the official rewards website.

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  Why India AI summit has drawn world leaders and tech CEOs in Delhi?

  February 16, 2026 11:00 IST

  New Delhi will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19-20, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Global leaders including Bill Gates, Emmanuel Macron, Sam Altman and top CEOs will discuss AI governance, inclusion, innovation and a possible consensus declaration.

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  iPhone 17e tipped to launch soon: First look and key details surface

  February 15, 2026 18:19 IST

  Apple’s iPhone 17e is expected to launch on February 18 globally, including India. A YouTube video reveals its design, Dynamic Island, A19 Bionic chip, 48MP camera, MagSafe support, and expected $599 starting price.

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  Premium OnePlus smartphone gets massive Rs 19,000 discount after OnePlus 15R launch

  February 15, 2026 16:16 IST

  OnePlus 12 is now available at Rs 45,999 on Amazon after a Rs 19,000 price cut. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered phone offers 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 5400mAh battery and 100W charging.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate 'India AI Impact Expo 2026' at Bharat Mandapam today

  February 16, 2026 8:41 IST

  PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The five-day event will feature 300+ pavilions, 600 startups, 13 country pavilions and global leaders.

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  AI vocabulary explained: From LLMs to Guardrails, key terms you should know

  February 15, 2026 15:25 IST

  As AI reshapes industries and global conversations intensify, here’s a simple guide to key AI terms including LLMs, generative AI, guardrails, algorithms, AI bias, hallucinations, prompts and tokens.

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  JioHotstar subscription free with BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vi plans for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup

  February 15, 2026 13:38 IST

  The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match will stream on JioHotstar. BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vi are offering prepaid plans with free JioHotstar subscriptions. Here are the details.

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  Android 17 Beta 1 released for Google Pixel: Privacy upgrades, advanced protection, and performance

  February 15, 2026 12:41 IST

  Android 17 Beta 1 is now available for Google Pixel devices. The update brings advanced privacy features, a new permission manager, Versatile Video Calling, smoother animations, and performance improvements.

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  Entry-level hiring moderates as AI adoption reshapes India’s IT sector: ICRIER study

  February 15, 2026 12:05 IST

  AI adoption is moderating entry-level hiring in India’s IT sector, according to an ICRIER study supported by OpenAI. The report highlights rising demand for hybrid AI and domain skills and strong productivity gains.

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  Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes today: Claim free Diamonds and rewards for February 15, 2026

  February 15, 2026 10:57 IST

  Boost your gameplay with the latest Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for February 15, 2026. Claim free diamonds, skins, and bundles to save money and level up faster.

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  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang cancels India visit; GPU maker to send delegation

  February 14, 2026 18:01 IST

  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has cancelled his visit to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 due to unavoidable circumstances. Nvidia will send a high-level delegation. The summit in New Delhi aims to build global consensus on AI governance, inclusion, and democratisation.

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  8th Pay Commission WhatsApp scam: I4C warns government employees against malicious APK files

  February 14, 2026 16:18 IST

  I4C has warned government employees about a WhatsApp scam claiming to calculate salaries under the 8th Pay Commission. Fraudsters are sending malicious APK files to gain access to phones and drain bank accounts.

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  Linking KYC to biometrics, Passport-based roaming among key measures to curb overseas cybercrime

  February 14, 2026 13:37 IST

  CBI and I4C are considering linking bank KYC to biometrics and tying international roaming to passports to curb cybercrimes originating abroad. The proposals focus on misuse of Indian SIM cards and mule accounts by overseas syndicates.

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  Major Aadhaar card changes to prevent misuse; only photo and QR code to be displayed

  February 14, 2026 12:20 IST

  UIDAI is planning key changes to the Aadhaar card to prevent misuse. The updated card may display only the holder’s photo and QR code. The new Aadhaar app also allows users to update details and manage biometrics online.

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  TRAI to add appeals feature in DND app; revamped MyCall and MySpeed apps coming in March

  February 14, 2026 11:53 IST

  TRAI plans to introduce an appeals feature in the DND app, allowing users to escalate unresolved complaints. The regulator will also launch revamped MyCall and MySpeed apps in March with multilingual support and enhanced features.

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  NASA signs sixth private astronaut mission deal with Vast; launch targeted for Summer 2027

  February 14, 2026 11:01 IST

  NASA has signed an agreement with Vast for the sixth private astronaut mission to the ISS. The mission is expected to launch from Florida no earlier than summer 2027 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon spacecraft.