At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sri Lanka reaffirmed its commitment to responsible AI while strengthening key economic and digital partnerships.

President Anura Kumara Disanayaka’s visit to India for the AI Impact Summit 2026 highlights deepening India–Sri Lanka economic and digital cooperation.

At India’s AI Impact Summit 2026, Qhala advances a Global Majority AI agenda centered on governance reform, South-South collaboration, and inclusive digital growth.

Italy is stepping onto the global AI stage at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, bringing together government leaders, supercomputing pioneers, and cutting-edge startups under one unified pavilion. With a strong focus on ethical AI, industrial innovation, and high-performance computing, Italy’s participation signals a deepening technology partnership with India and a shared commitment to shaping the future of responsible artificial intelligence. PM Modi with Italian PM Meloni

France showcases its innovation leadership at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, deepening India-France cooperation in AI, deeptech and industrial transformation.

Few know that one of India’s most influential nationalist novels was rooted in real events. In this special interaction with Economic Diplomacy , we speak with the directors of Delhi-based 5 Elementz Theatre to discuss their bold new adaptation of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s masterpiece, Anandmath—a work that revisits the Bengal famine of 1770, early anti-colonial resistance, and the enduring idea of collective struggle, reimagined for contemporary and global audiences. Dr Ra

The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) began the new year by reaffirming its role at the forefront of India - Canada Economic Engagement, hosting a reception in Toronto in honour of India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik. Marking his first official visit to the Chamber, the gathering brought together senior diplomats, business leaders, and institutional stakeholders to reflect on the evolving bilateral relationship and chart pathways for deeper trade, investm

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar launched the IITM Global Research Foundation, a landmark international initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), on campus on 2 January 2026. The launch marks a significant step in IIT Madras’ vision to evolve into the world’s first multinational university, positioning the institute as a globally networked hub for education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The event also saw the inauguration of IITM Festival Fort

As Asia accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence, a critical question is coming into sharper focus: who does technology ultimately serve? Speaking at the Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards, Salesforce South Asia Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya cautioned that the region’s next phase of AI-led growth must be firmly anchored in human-centric design, ethical guardrails, and accountability. Mumbai, Dec 2. 2025 Asia’s rapid push into AI has prompted a warning from Sal

India must not only catch up in artificial intelligence but leapfrog global benchmarks, says Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at MeitY and CEO of the India AI Mission. With AI adoption accelerating faster than domestic capacity, the government is prioritising responsible AI systems built on Indian data and designed for the country’s linguistic and cultural realities. Mumbai, December 3: India is preparing to pull AI into the core of its digital public infrastructure, a sh

Alt Carbon , a deeptech startup building Planetary Intelligence, recently announced Asia’s largest issuance of verified Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits via the Enhanced Rock Weathering pathway, to be delivered to Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines , Ltd. (MOL Group). This is within 8 months of signing a multi-year deal to permanently remove 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere. Alt Carbon’s first verified CDR credits will be delivered from its Darjeeling Rev

Mr. Prashant Srivastava - President ICCC Toronto, 24th, November, 2025   Prashant Srivastava , who recently assumed the presidency of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) , says his top priority is rebuilding trust and continuity in business engagement between India and Canada. Speaking in an exclusive interview with economicdiplomacy.in , Prashant noted that recent high-level visits including Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Canada for the G7, Foreign Minister Anita Anan

Mumbai. November 16, 2025 As India’s beauty and wellness industry experiences unprecedented growth, global brands are accelerating their plans to enter the market. Among the most anticipated arrivals is Nu Skin Enterprises, a New York Stock Exchange–listed beauty and wellness leader known for its advanced anti-aging skincare, nutritional supplements, and smart beauty devices. With over 40 years of scientific research and a presence in 50+ global markets, the upcoming launch o

Toronto. November 14, 2025 The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) marked a defining moment on November 10, 2025, as members convened for a well-attended Annual General Meeting (AGM) that drew more than 100 ICCC members. The highlight of the evening was the election of Prashant Srivastava as the new President of the ICCC, ushering in a dynamic leadership team poised to guide the organization into its milestone 50th year.   A New Leadership Team for a New Era At the AGM, l

New Delhi, October 30, 2025  — The India–Sweden Mining Day 2025 , scheduled for October 31, 2025 at Business Sweden office New Delhi, will bring together key industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore new opportunities for collaboration in digitalization and sustainable mining. The event is organized under the India–Sweden Mining Platform , established in 2022, which serves as a cornerstone for bilateral cooperation in the mining and mineral sector.

India and Bhutan reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties as Bhutan’s Foreign Secretary  Aum Pema Choden  visited New Delhi and held discus...

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