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A 120-member US CEO delegation led by Shantanu Narayen, Raj Subramaniam, Brad Smith and Hemant Taneja arrived in the capital for the India AI Impact Summit, marking the largest American business presence at an AI-focused event in the country. American tech majors are preparing to invest $67.5 billion in AI and data centre infrastructure in India over the next five years, with Microsoft, Amazon and Google leading the push, according to The New York Times. The five-day summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has drawn 35,000 participants and over 50 ministers globally. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership…

Back pain and spinal disorders are rising across age groups in India, but experts say spine surgery today is safer and more precise due to rapid technological advancements. Doctors stress that prevention remains the first step. Regular exercise, correct posture and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of spine problems. Most conditions do not require surgery and improve with physiotherapy, medication, spinal pain interventions and lifestyle changes. Surgery is advised only when conservative treatment fails or when severe nerve compression causes progressive weakness or persistent pain. Dr Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon and Unit Head at the…

TAKE Solutions Limited on Wednesday announced plans to build a scalable Unified AI Platform aimed at transforming India’s USD 370 billion healthcare ecosystem, aligning with the government’s IndiaAI Mission. The announcement comes amid the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The proposed platform will act as a one-stop digital infrastructure layer, enabling hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, clinical trial organisations and clinics to seamlessly adopt artificial intelligence solutions. The company said the initiative supports the vision of “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” by ensuring AI-powered healthcare tools reach both urban and underserved communities. The Healthcare AI Marketplace and Integration Layer…

As neurological disorders continue to rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide, contributing nearly 10% to India’s overall disease burden, Gurugram-based Medanta – The Medicity has enhanced its advanced neurological care services through its specialised Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programme, popularly known as ‘Brain Pacemaker’ surgery. Recognised as an international destination for DBS, Medanta has been named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six consecutive years. The therapy is known to provide meaningful relief to patients suffering from advanced-stage Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, refractory epilepsy (adult onset), essential tremor, and advanced obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The procedure is led…

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary visited the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, underlining the government’s focus on using artificial intelligence to drive inclusive growth and human capital development. The pavilion showcased India-first AI solutions demonstrating how artificial intelligence can improve productivity, strengthen livelihoods and expand access to opportunities across sectors. A key highlight was the skilling framework built around “Skilling in AI, Skilling with AI and Skilling for AI,” featuring initiatives such as…

Jayant Chaudhary has flagged off two AI Skills Vans in New Delhi, an initiative by Amazon aimed at expanding AI and cloud education access to government school students across Delhi-NCR and Haryana. The mobile learning labs, launched under Amazon’s Think Big initiative, were inaugurated in the presence of David Zapolsky, Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer, Amazon. The vans are designed to function as fully equipped mobile ecosystems delivering curriculum-aligned modules on cloud computing, AI fundamentals, computational thinking and ethical AI principles. In 2026, the two vans are expected to directly engage over 9,000 students and 100 teachers. The teacher…

The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has secured a major contract from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) to deploy next-generation gate and perimeter security systems across key access points of the airport, marking a significant step in aviation security modernisation. The project includes installation of advanced Under Vehicle Scanning Systems (UVSS) integrated with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and high-performance tyre killers to strengthen vehicle screening, deterrence, and access control. The installations will cover entry and exit points of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, enabling automated undercarriage scanning, real-time threat detection, and enhanced traceability of vehicular…

Dr. Moode Jayanth is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist & Robotic Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.  says, New technologies that improve patient care and results are ushering in a new era of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. Minimally invasive techniques that lessen tissue damage and hasten healing are made possible by robotic-assisted surgery's improved visualization and accuracy. Additionally, fulfilling the requirements of the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) allows surgeons to customize procedures to each patient. Better safety, shorter hospital stays, and a higher standard of living for patients are anticipated in the future of GI surgery, thanks to the use of AI…

Bharat1.AI on Tuesday unveiled plans to build what it describes as the world’s first “Humanity-centric AI City” in Bengaluru, aimed at advancing safe and verifiable artificial intelligence systems through real-world testing environments. The announcement was made at the India AI Impact Summit. The initiative will begin with the development of the B1 AI Superpark, a 500,000 sq. ft. research and innovation campus in Sarjapura designed to host over 10,000 AI researchers, startups, universities, and global technology firms by the end of the year. The facility will support AI model training, fine-tuning, and inference while enabling large-scale experimentation using high-quality multimodal…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has set up a dedicated pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, placing skilling at the centre of India’s inclusive artificial intelligence strategy. The pavilion, located at Booth Nos. 3F 26 and 3F 20, highlights the theme “AI for Inclusive Development” and demonstrates how artificial intelligence can enhance livelihoods rather than displace jobs. Addressing the summit, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, said hosting one of the largest AI gatherings in the Global South reflects India’s commitment to building a responsible and…