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- Business
- February 20, 2026
India Joins US-Led ‘Pax Silica’- What Is It? Why India’s Entry Is Geopolitical Gamechanger
New Delhi: In a landmark strategic shift, India officially signed the Pax Silica Declaration today (February 20, 2026) on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit being held in the national capital.The declaration was signed in the presence of Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishna Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘Make In India’ Push: Qualcomm, Tata Electronics Ink Pact To Manufacture Automotive Modules in Assam
The US-based chipset maker Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has partnered with Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules in the latter’s $3 billion plant in Assam. This production collaboration is in sync with the call to ‘Make In India’ for the world.The partnership aimed at Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
Tech Mahindra and NVIDIA Launch Hindi-First AI Tool for Science and Tech Learning
Tech Mahindra has partnered with NVIDIA to launch a Hindi-first artificial intelligence model aimed at expanding access to STEM education in India, the companies announced.The AI model enables students to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) conten Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘It’s been a very impactful summit,’ Says US Envoy Sergio Gor; Hails India’s Entry Into ‘Pax Silica’
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday didn’t hold back his enthusiasm for the current state of bilateral ties.”It’s been a very impactful summit,” Gor told ANI fresh from the opening sessions of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. “We have a lot of opportunities betwee Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
Nvidia Close To Investing $30 Billion In OpenAI’s Mega Funding Round
Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, as the chipmaker moves to take a stake in one of its largest customers, a person familiar with the matter said.The investment is part of a fundraising round in which OpenAI is seeking more than $100 billion, the pe Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India and US Sign Pax Silica Declaration at AI Impact Summit, Stress Economic Security
India and the United States signed the Pax Silica Declaration on Friday, marking a new phase of cooperation in artificial intelligence, critical technologies, and economic security, during a signing ceremony held in the national capital.Speaking at the India AI Impact Forum, Jaco Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
Trust, Governance, & Security Are Key Challenges In AI Era: Nikesh Arora, CEO, Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora on Thursday highlighted the unprecedented pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, warning that technological acceleration is outstripping the evolution of institutions and governance frameworks.Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2 Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
From Talent To Data: Meta’s Chief AI Officer Lays Out Building Blocks Of ‘AI’s Future’
After several global tech leaders addressed AI linked jobs fears to listing out key challenges ahead for an intelligent era, Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang laid out the building blocks of AI that’ll lead to country-specific innovation.At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Wa Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
NSE To Levy Additional 15% Exposure Margin On 18 Stocks From March F&O Series
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will impose an additional 15% exposure margin on 18 equity derivatives stocks starting from the March 2026 futures and options (F&O) series, according to an exchange circular.The additional margin will apply to stocks where position concentration Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
Oil Prices Extend Gains On Concerns Of Potential US-Iran Conflict
Oil prices rose on Thursday, driven by increasing concerns over potential military conflict between the United States and Iran as both countries stepped up military activity in the oil-producing region.Brent futures were up $1.11, or 1.58%, at $71.46 a barrel by 0905 GMT while U. Read More
