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20 Feb

Revolutionizing Gastrointestinal Surgery: The Impact of Robotics and AI on Patient Outcomes

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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…

20 Feb

Historic Milestone: India and U.S. Seal ‘Pax Silica’ Alliance to Secure Global AI Future

nanika EditorTechnology

In a move set to redefine the global technological landscape, India formally joined Pax Silica—the United States’ premier strategic initiative on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and supply chain security—on Friday. The signing of the "Pax Silica Declaration" took place on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling a powerful new economic security consensus between the world’s two largest democracies. Launched by the U.S. Department of State in late 2025, Pax Silica (meaning "Silicon Peace") is a strategic framework designed to build a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chain. It focuses on the entire "silicon stack," ranging from critical…

20 Feb

Priyanka Gandhi Calls on Zubeen Kshetra During Guwahati Visit

riya EditorAssam

Priyanka Gandhi, General Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) and Chairperson of the Screening Committee, visited Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur, near Guwahati, this morning. Accompanied by Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), she paid tribute to the late Zubeen Garg, a beloved artiste, at his memorial site, Zubeen Kshetra. Following this, she moved to Rajiv Bhawan where she engaged in discussions with the three Working Presidents of the APCC. Furthermore, she shared perspectives with leaders from various committees and wings of the APCC. This visit marks the conclusion of her two-day itinerary in Assam.

20 Feb

Bharat1.AI announces ‘Humanity-First’ AI city plan in Bengaluru, launches B1 AI Superpark

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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…

20 Feb

At India AI Impact Summit, IIT Guwahati Unveils Tool to Fix Wikipedia Name Errors

riya EditorAssam

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have introduced a novel multilingual and scalable approach to identify and rectify Surface Name Errors (SNEs) on Wikipedia, thereby enhancing information reliability for both human users and AI systems. The method was highlighted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Wikipedia, a collaborative online encyclopedia, sometimes contains SNEs, which are inaccuracies in the surface names—text used to reference or link entities in article content. A study from the IIT-Guwahati team revealed that 3-6% of entity mentions are prone to such errors, which can undermine credibility and affect machine learning performance, given the…

20 Feb

Light Rain, Snow Likely in Mangan; No Weather Warning Issued

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Meteorological Centre in Gangtok has released its weekly weather update along with a two-week forecast for Sikkim. The department said that most parts of the state will experience largely dry weather conditions in the coming days. However, light rainfall and snowfall are expected in isolated areas of Mangan district. Officials said that a cyclonic circulation formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal on February 13 and 14. The system extended up to 1.5 km above mean sea level before weakening on February 15. The weekly review also examined surface data, upper air charts and satellite observations recorded on February…

20 Feb

DHAC CEM attends the cotton yarn distribution program and public meeting

Banasree SarkarAssam

In the Maibang East Constituency, Debolal Gorlosa, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC), attended a public meeting and cotton yarn distribution program in Maibang. Locals enthusiastically participated in the event, which attracted a sizable crowd. Along with MACs Ratan Jarambusa, Monjoy Langthasa, Projith Hojai, Rupali Langthasa, Ramgalungbe Jeme, and Herojit Jidung, the program was also attended by DHAC Chairman Mohet Hojai, Dima Hasao District BJP President and MAC Dhriti Thaosen, and executive members Probita Johori, Biswajit Daulagupu, and Donpainon Thaosen. The president of the Maibang BJP Mandal, the president of the Mandal Mahila, Mauzadar,…

20 Feb

Swift Action by Indian Army, Officials Brings Mangshila Blaze Under Control

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Strong coordination between the Indian Army and the district administration helped control a major forest fire in Mangshila area of Mangan district on February 19 and 20, 2026. According to official information, news about the fire reached the authorities on February 19. Soon after receiving the report, the civil administration sought help from the Army. Responding to the request, soldiers from the Army headquarters in Gangtok moved quickly to the affected area. Several teams, including drone units led by Army officers, were sent in multiple vehicles to assess the situation. The drones were used to observe the spread of the…

20 Feb

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Reviews Congress Preparedness, Meets State Leaders in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra continued her Assam visit on Friday with a tight schedule of internal meetings, focusing on strengthening the Congress organisation ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. According to the official programme, she arrived at Assam Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati, at 9:30 AM. Just five minutes later, she began meetings with the presidents of different party cells. The purpose of these meetings is to review the work done by various wings of the party and to assess how prepared they are at the grassroots level. She will also meet the three working presidents of the…

20 Feb

Amit Shah Arrives in Assam Tonight, Political Buzz Grows Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amit Shah will arrive in Assam today night for a three-day visit, at a time when political activity is picking up ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Shah is scheduled to land at Silchar Airport at around 9 PM after flying in from Kolkata. He will stay overnight at the CRPF guesthouse in Dayapur in Udharbond. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to receive him at the airport. One of the key highlights of the visit will be Shah’s trip to the India–Bangladesh border area in Katigora in Cachar district. This will be his first visit to the…