A major shift has unfolded at one of India’s most closely watched technology gatherings. Bill Gates has officially withdrawn from delivering the keynote address at India’s high-profile AI summit, a move that comes just hours before he was expected to speak alongside global leaders, policymakers, and industry heavyweights. The development arrives amid renewed international scrutiny following the resurfacing of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, which have reignited global discussion around past associations involving prominent figures. Gates has previously acknowledged limited contact with Epstein and expressed regret over those interactions, while firmly denying any wrongdoing. WATCH
20 February,2026 02:44 AM IST
Is the US losing India to Europe? As PM Modi and President Macron upgrade ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" in Mumbai, Washington is making a massive counter-move.
19 February,2026 01:43 AM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Delhi AI Summit signals a major shift in the global technology race. Calling for a multipolar AI ecosystem beyond US and China dominance, India and France announced new collaborations in artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and strategic technology development. From launching an AI health campus at AIIMS to showcasing advanced models and international partnerships, the summit highlights a growing alliance that could reshape the future of digital power and global regulation.
19 February,2026 01:42 AM IST
An Indian national has been taken into custody in the United States following serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. The incident, which occurred in Oregon, comes as US immigration authorities intensify nationwide enforcement operations targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal offenders. The accused, identified as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, is now facing removal proceedings under US immigration law. Federal agencies, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have confirmed the detention but withheld key details regarding the alleged offense. This case forms part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants, with thousands being deported across 2025 under policies implemented during the second term of Donald Trump.
18 February,2026 05:07 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
