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24 Feb

Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Demis Hassabis Were All at India’s AI Summit. The Most Important Launch May Have Been One They Missed

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A summit of pledges, and a missing piece New Delhi [India], February 23: When India opened Bharat Mandapam for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the message was scale: more than 3,250 speakers across hundreds of sessions from February 16 to 20, delegations from 100+ countries, and twenty world leaders in attendance. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said AI infrastructure commitments tied to the summit crossed $250 billion in aggregate, driven by announcements across data centres, cloud, and compute. Among them: Reliance and Jio’s plan to invest Rs 10 lakh crore over seven years, Adani’s $100 billion commitment for AI-ready…

24 Feb

Agilemania Leads the Shift Toward AI-First Agile Upskilling In 2026

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 23: As more organizations adopt both Agile methods and AI to support decision-making, they need professionals who can work effectively in both areas. Unfortunately, there has been limited access to high-quality AI-enabled Agile training due to the high cost of certification and the lack of practical training aligned with industry standards. To fill this gap, Agilemania has launched a series of AI-enabled Agile training courses that help professionals grow their skills and prepare for real-world situations. All these programs are led by a group of top-notch trainers with more than 30 years of experience each in…

23 Feb

Unihealth Hospitals Limited Celebrates Milestone: First IVF Twins Born at UMC Victoria Hospital in Uganda

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: UniHealth Hospitals Limited (NSE – UNIHEALTH), celebrates a remarkable achievement by its flagship tertiary care institution, UMC Victoria Hospital, in Kampala, Uganda; the successful birth of healthy twin babies conceived through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) — the first such twin delivery since the launch of the hospital’s IVF and Fertility Department. This milestone highlights UniHealth’s commitment to excellence in advanced reproductive medicine and compassionate maternity care. The milestone coincides with the first anniversary of the IVF and Fertility Department at UMC Victoria Hospital and underscores the impact of integrating cutting-edge fertility treatments with holistic clinical support. Turning Dreams into Reality for Families The…

23 Feb

SEPC Limited Order Book Scales New Peak; Rs 10,455 Crore

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 23: SEPC Limited (NSE: SEPC | BSE: 532945), one of India’s leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies with a diversified presence across Water & Municipal Services, Roads, Industrial Infrastructure, and Mining, has entered a decisive growth phase, with its consolidated order book strengthening to ₹10,455 crore as on 31 December 2025, reflecting robust order accretion, improved execution momentum, and disciplined project selection across core infrastructure verticals. On a standalone basis (excluding SEPC FZE), the order book stands at ₹7,255 crore, representing a multi-fold increase from ₹ 4,501 crore as on 31 March 2025. This sharp expansion within nine months highlights SEPC’s accelerated order conversion cycle,…

23 Feb

KRAFTON Appoints Kangwook Lee as Chief AI Officer

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 23: KRAFTON, Inc. has announced the appointment of Kangwook Lee, Head of KRAFTON AI, as Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a newly established executive role designed to oversee the company’s AI R&D and mid-to-long-term innovation strategy. Established CAIO role to advance game AI R&D and strengthen mid-to-long-term innovation strategy. – Appointed Kangwook Lee, former Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to advance KRAFTON’s game AI and mid-to-long-term physical AI research The appointment was made in recognition of Lee’s extensive AI expertise, leadership, and accumulated research achievements gained from years of AI technology R&D and project execution experience.…

23 Feb

DES PU’s Unique Programmes and Student-Centric Learning Approach is Empowering Creativity and Careers

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Empowering students through multidisciplinary, student-centric education. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: DES Pune University (DES PU) continues to build a robust multidisciplinary academic ecosystem, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes designed to meet evolving academic, industry and societal needs. Backed by the legacy of the Deccan Education Society, DES PU focuses on academic rigour, experiential learning and student-centric development across disciplines. A Broad Spectrum of Academic Programmes DES Pune University comprises six academic schools, Engineering and Technology; Science and Mathematics; Humanities and Social Sciences; Business and Management; Design and Art; and Education, offering a multidisciplinary academic framework. The…

23 Feb

Bachpan Se 55: When India’s Young Entertainment Minds Redefine Women’s Day

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 23: India is witnessing a quiet yet powerful shift in its entertainment landscape. A shift led not by legacy names, but by young, purpose-driven creators who believe that entertainment can inspire change, spark conversations, and bring families together. This Women’s Day, that vision takes center stage with Bachpan Se 55, a thoughtfully curated cultural festival presented by Akadeet Entertainment — a rising name in India’s new-age entertainment industry. More Than a Show — A Statement Scheduled on 7th March 2026 at Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad, Bachpan Se 55 goes far beyond being just another Women’s Day event.…

23 Feb

Is MADS Creation Cheating Clients? Understanding How In-House Design and Execution Actually Works

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New Delhi [India], February 23: In the age of viral headlines and search-driven narratives, misunderstandings can quickly gain traction without a complete understanding of how the business actually operates. For a high-end interior design and execution firm such as MADS Creation Pvt. Ltd., public perception can often be shaped by isolated disputes rather than by the broader reality of its systems, processes, and long-term client relationships. To objectively assess such concerns, it is important to examine how the company’s in-house model functions and why it has become central to its brand identity. “At MADS Creation, we follow a completely in-house…

23 Feb

A Film, A Movement: Shatak Receives Unmatched Nationwide Support

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New Delhi [India], February 23: After weeks of anticipation, Shatak released in theatres on 20th February and has received an incredible response from audiences across the country. From metros to smaller towns, cinema halls are witnessing emotional reactions, standing ovations, and heartfelt appreciation. Viewers are calling the film powerful, inspiring, and deeply moving. Many have described it as an eye-opening experience that brings pride and a strong sense of connection to an important chapter of history. Based on real accounts of sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment to the nation, Shatak highlights a story that has touched millions and sparked meaningful…

23 Feb

Road To Viksit Bharat: Long Term Policy Planning To Woo Pvt Investors With Focus On Exports, Jobs

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New Delhi [India], February 23: India, with an aim to boost its growth rate from the current level of about 6.5%, needs long term policy planning in a bid to woo private sector investments amid rising geopolitical risks, experts said at a recently held seminar in the capital. Given the macroeconomic stability that India enjoys at this point, investors need to be given the required reassurance of policy certainty as well. That apart it is crucial to ensure the artificial intelligence must be channelled positively and it must protect the jobs market. The seminar—India’s Growth Beyond Budget: Navigating Mission 2047—organised…