India AI Impact Summit pushes five-star hotel rates in Delhi into lakhs
New Delhi/IBNS: Room tariffs at several hotels, including five-star properties, have surged sharply in Delhi ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, media reports said.
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99% of jobs could disappear by 2027, AI expert warns
A leading artificial intelligence researcher has issued one of the starkest warnings yet about the future of human work, arguing that nearly all jobs could disappear within the next five years as machines surpass human abilities across every domain.
Not OpenAI, not Google — This Indian AI model is turning heads
An Indian homegrown AI company is drawing significant attention for building foundation AI models from scratch within the country.
Samsung drops Galaxy F70e 5G with 6000mAh battery and 120Hz display — Gen Z’s new favourite?
South Korean technology giant Samsung on Monday announced the launch of the Galaxy F70e 5G, the first smartphone in its all-new Galaxy F70 series, aimed at delivering an enhanced camera experience, a smooth display and a premium leather-finish design to value-conscious consumers.
Massive Move! Tesla opens AI training centre in China: Reports
Elon Musk-owned Tesla has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) training centre in China, in a move aimed at strengthening the company’s self-driving capabilities in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, media reports said.
IndiaAI mission scores big: BHASHINI shifts 3.5 billion files to indigenous infrastructure
Yotta Data Services, India’s leading sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider, on Monday announced the successful deployment of BHASHINI’s end-to-end sovereign AI cloud transformation on Yotta’s Government Community Cloud (GCC) and Shakti Cloud.
Discover what your favourite songs really mean with Spotify’s latest feature
Spotify, the popular music streaming app, has introduced a new feature designed to give listeners more insight into the songs they love.
Software jobs at risk: AI could take over most coding tasks in just 6–12 months, warns Anthropic CEO
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in recent years, and a leading tech expert has warned that highly technical jobs, such as software engineering, could become largely obsolete within the next 12 months.
Who is Rouble Nagi? Indian teacher who built 800 learning centres wins $1 million global prize
An Indian teacher known for transforming public spaces into interactive murals that teach literacy, numeracy, hygiene, and environmental awareness has been awarded the prestigious Global Teacher Prize.
India–US interim trade deal: Which food items gets cheaper, what stays protected
India and the United States have finalised the framework of an interim trade agreement aimed at easing tariff disputes, expanding market access and setting the stage for a broader bilateral trade pact.
Apple is training the next generation of innovators in India—How to apply?
American tech major Apple is expanding its skill-building and training initiatives for people across its supply chain in India, introducing a new Apple Education Hub in Bengaluru and offering a broader suite of development courses at supplier facilities nationwide.
Apple unveils Xcode 26.3 power of agentic coding, know all details
Tech major Apple has introduced Xcode 26.3, unveiling “agentic coding” — a new approach that enables developers to build apps using advanced coding agents such as Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex.
‘50% call center jobs will go, upskilling a must’: IBM CEO warns of AI-driven layoffs
IBM Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna has fuelled concerns over job losses due to rapid technological advancement, acknowledging that some roles will be eliminated by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom while expressing optimism about the creation of new jobs.
‘AI is the pin’: Zoho founder says SaaS model was doomed
Mumbai/IBNS: Zoho founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu has said that artificial intelligence is the “pin that is popping the inflated balloon” of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, a disruption he claimed to have anticipated well before the current AI boom.
Samsung’s #WithGalaxy challenge smashes Guinness World Records in India
Samsung, a consumer electronics brand,has announced that its nation-wide India #WithGalaxy photography challenge for Galaxy S Series has made it to the Guinness World Records (GWR).
Vintage automobiles steal the show at The Lake Club, Kolkata
Kolkata: All roads led to The Lake Club on Sunday as the EIMG Concours d’Elegance 2026 lit up the City of Joy with a dazzling display of rare, exotic and immaculately restored heritage vehicles.
Best Pizza in India! Japanese ambassador’s Bengaluru visit goes viral
Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, has often shared his love for Indian cuisine on social media, from vada pav to authentic Hyderabadi biryani.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 attracts over 35,000 registrations, 500 startups to participate
The India AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026, has attracted over 35,000 registrations so far.
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy at 90! What is ‘Meditations’ all about?
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award at the age of 90 on Sunday (local time) for his spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, media reports said.
Next-level gaming alert! Samsung 2026 OLEDs pack NVIDIA G-SYNC
Tech giant Samsung Electronics on Monday announced that its 2026 OLED TV lineup and next-generation Odyssey gaming monitors are NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, delivering smoother gameplay to meet the needs of gamers and display enthusiasts alike.
Heritage walk traces Medical College Kolkata’s 192-year journey of medicine, reform and nation-building
Kolkata/IBNS: Founded in 1835, Medical College, Kolkata—originally established as Medical College, Bengal—is not only the oldest medical college in India but also the first institution in Asia to impart systematic education in Western medicine.
What is ISM 2.0? Budget 2026 expands India’s semiconductor push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27, aimed at strengthening domestic production of semiconductor equipment and materials, developing full-stack Indian intellectual property (IP), and fortifying supply chains.
Budget 2026 goes big on AI: From farms to gaming, tech gets mega push
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Sunday, highlighting emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) as key drivers in fulfilling the second Kartavya — empowering citizens and building their capacity to become strong partners in India’s growth journey.
Brazilian visitor left amazed by Jharkhandi flavours at Bharat Parv 2026
Bharat Parv at the historic Red Fort witnessed a vibrant moment of international cultural exchange at the stall of the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi, when a Brazilian national visited and expressed keen interest in the rich culinary and cultural heritage of Jharkhand.
Zakaria Street Heritage Food Walk in Kolkata - Register Now to Taste a Living Culinary Legacy
Zakaria Street, located in central Kolkata near Park Circus, is one of the city’s most storied food corridors. Known for its dense lanes, old residences, and long-established eateries, the area has for decades been synonymous with Mughlai cuisine and Ramadan food traditions.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 is calling — WaveX opens doors to game-changing innovators!
WaveX has invited applications from startups for participation in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, to be organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
From search to simulated worlds: Google’s project genie changes the AI game
Google is taking another bold step toward immersive artificial intelligence, opening access to Project Genie — an experimental prototype designed to let users generate and explore dynamic virtual worlds in real time.
vivo’s Boldest V series Yet? V70 & V70 elite pack ZEISS Optics and Snapdragon firepower
Tech major vivo is set to introduce the vivo V70 and vivo V70 Elite, marking the most evolved expression of what the V Series represents.
India’s first AI-enabled state university takes shape as govt, Google join hands
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has outlined the Government’s vision for integrating Artificial Intelligence across education and skilling ecosystems at Google’s AI for Learning Forum held in New Delhi.
Rich tribute to Bhupen Hazarika at Kolkata Book Fair marks birth centenary
Kolkata/IBNS: “‘Sudhakantha’ Dr. Bhupen Hazarika belongs not only to Assam, West Bengal, or India, he is, in the truest sense, a global artist.