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Technology & AI
India–AI Impact Summit 2026
The AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 16–20) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi is the first global AI governance summit in the Global South. It is built on three foundational pillars called Sutras: People, Planet, Progress.
Infrastructure
Brahmaputra Underwater Tunnel
CCEA approved Rs 18,662 crore project featuring a 33.7 km corridor with a 15.79 km twin-tube tunnel connecting Gohpur to Numaligarh. This will reduce travel distance from 240 km to just 34 km.
Urban Development
Urban Challenge Fund
UCF approved with Rs 1 lakh crore central assistance. Funding structure: 25% Central + 50% from markets + remaining from States/ULBs. Operational from FY26 to FY31.
State Policy
Kerala’s Graphene Policy
Kerala became the first Indian state to approve a comprehensive graphene policy under CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Incentives include 50% land lease subsidy, 45% CAPEX support, and exemptions from stamp duty and electricity duty.
Digital Governance
Amended IT Rules 2026
MeitY amended IT Rules mandating labelling of AI-generated content (images/videos). Content takedown timeline reduced from 24–36 hours to 2–3 hours. Effective 20 February 2026.
Startups
Startup India FoF 2.0
Cabinet approved Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with Rs 10,000 crore corpus to mobilize venture capital. Launched under the broader Startup India initiative which began in 2016.
Sports
FIDE Freestyle Chess Championship 2026
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen defeated American Fabiano Caruana to win the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. Carlsen continues to dominate various chess formats globally.
Education
Content Creator Labs Scheme
Budget 2026–27 allocated Rs 250 crore for Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges under the AVGC talent scheme. Nodal institution: IICT Mumbai.
Obituary
David J. Farber (1934–2026)
David J. Farber, known as the “Grandfather of the Internet”, passed away on 7 February 2026 in Tokyo at age 91. He made foundational contributions to digital networking and distributed systems.
Railways
Railway Multitracking Projects
CCEA approved three multitracking projects spanning ~389 km across 4 states: Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka. Routes: Delhi–Ambala, Kasara–Manmad, Ballari–Hosapete. Worth Rs 18,509 crore with FY31 target.
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Where is India–AI Impact Summit 2026 being held?
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Feb 16–20; First AI summit in Global South
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What are the three Sutras of AI Impact Summit?
People, Planet, Progress
Three foundational pillars of the summit
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Which towns will the Brahmaputra tunnel connect?
Gohpur to Numaligarh
Rs 18,662 crore; reduces 240 km to 34 km
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What is the corpus of Startup India FoF 2.0?
Rs 10,000 crore
To mobilize venture capital for startups
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Which state approved India’s first graphene policy?
Kerala
Under CM Pinarayi Vijayan; 50% land lease subsidy
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Who won 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess Championship?
Magnus Carlsen
Defeated Fabiano Caruana (USA)
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Who was known as the “Grandfather of the Internet”?
David J. Farber
Passed away Feb 2026 in Tokyo; age 91
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How many schools will get Content Creator Labs?
15,000 secondary schools
Rs 250 crore; AVGC scheme; IICT Mumbai nodal
Think & Discuss
AI Governance in the Global South: Can India Lead the Way?
Context from today’s quiz: India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026—the first global AI governance summit in the Global South—built on three foundational pillars: People, Planet, and Progress. Simultaneously, the amended IT Rules 2026 mandate labelling of AI-generated content and faster takedown timelines. These developments position India at the forefront of AI regulation discussions.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As AI technologies rapidly evolve, countries are grappling with how to balance innovation with regulation. India’s “People, Planet, Progress” framework offers a distinctive approach compared to the EU’s risk-based AI Act or the US’s sector-specific approach. But can developing nations truly shape global AI governance norms?
Is India’s human-centric AI governance approach better suited for the Global South than Western regulatory models?
Is India’s human-centric AI governance approach better suited for the Global South than Western regulatory models?
- How can India balance promoting AI innovation (startups, research) while implementing strict content labelling and takedown requirements?
- Should developing nations collaborate on a “Global South AI Alliance” to have a unified voice in international AI governance forums?
- Will mandatory AI content labelling be effective in combating misinformation, or will it create compliance burdens that stifle smaller platforms and creators?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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