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Govt Refutes Claim About Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Statement At AI Summit

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:44:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Government has refuted a social media post claiming that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Chinese robot presented at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by a private University is an Indian robot. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) informed that the claim is fake. The unit added that the Union Minister has never made such a statement. The government has urged citizens to always verify news before believing or sharing it.

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India Creates Guinness World Record with 2.5 Lakh AI Responsibility Pledges in 24 Hours

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:41:39 +0000

NEW DELHI. India has created a new Guinness World Record after securing 2,50,946 valid pledges for responsible artificial intelligence use within 24 hours during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Announcing the achievement at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the country earned the Guinness World Records title for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours.” The record was officially verified by a Guinness World Records adjudicator during the summit held between February 16 and 17.

The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign was launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India to encourage citizens to commit to ethical, inclusive and responsible AI practices. Participants engaged with scenario-based questions on data privacy, transparency, accountability and tackling misinformation, and received digital badges along with AI learning resources upon completion. Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inspiring outreach to students and educational institutions, Vaishnaw said the overwhelming participation, far surpassing the initial target of 5,000 pledges, reflects growing awareness and positions India as a leader in promoting responsible AI for social good. D D News

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I&B Ministry Sets Up Dedicated Pavilion At India AI Impact Summit 2026 In New Delhi

Newsmantra — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:30:19 +0000

NEW DELHI. Information and Broadcasting Ministry has set up a dedicated Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India’s growing technological capabilities, startup depth, and policy-led vision for responsible AI adoption. The Pavilion, which houses the WAVES Creators Corner, is designed as a media and dialogue space where policymakers, startups and industry leaders converge to discuss how artificial intelligence can be aligned with India’s developmental priorities, cultural diversity, and national security considerations.

The Ministry said, the Pavilion aims to project India’s AI ecosystem not merely as a consumer of global technology, but as a creator of indigenous, scalable and socially relevant AI solutions.

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PM Modi Emphasizes Public Interest and Rationality at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Newsmantra — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:20:27 +0000

NEW DELHI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, emphasizing that “intelligence, rationality, and decision-making” are the cornerstones for making technology useful to the masses. As the first global AI gathering hosted in the Global South, the summit brought together over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for the public good. The Prime Minister, accompanied by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, explored the India AI Impact Expo, which spans 70,000 square meters and features more than 600 startups. He noted that the event offers a glimpse into India’s extraordinary potential to shape AI solutions not just for the nation, but for the entire world.

Experts at the summit, including USISPF President Mukesh Aghi, highlighted India’s strategic lead in making AI affordable, scalable, and accessible. With one of the world’s largest structured databases and a robust digital public infrastructure, India is positioning itself as a model for the Global South by bridging the gap between high-tech innovation and grassroots impact. The summit, anchored in the “IndiaAI Mission,” features three flagship Global Impact Challenges—AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi—aimed at identifying inclusive, development-oriented solutions. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to deliver the formal inaugural address of the summit on February 19, setting a long-term roadmap for responsible and human-centric AI governance.

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