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India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 3: Record Participation and Global Announcements

February 19, 2026

Responsible AI, Connectivity and Compute Expansion Dominate Summit Day 3

Day 3 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, combined large-scale public engagement with strategic announcements from leading global technology firms. Deliberations centred on Responsible AI, digital infrastructure, talent development and expansion of computing capacity, reflecting India’s evolving role in AI governance and deployment.

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Uttarakhand Crosses 1 GW Solar Capacity Milestone

February 19, 2026

Diversified Solar Projects Propel Uttarakhand’s Clean Energy Growth

Uttarakhand has achieved a major renewable energy milestone by surpassing 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity. The state’s cumulative solar installation now exceeds 1,027.87 megawatts (MW), marking a notable advance in its clean energy transition and reinforcing its emphasis on sustainable development and energy resilience.

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Ancient Rock Paintings at Kumittipathi Face Damage Despite Protected Status

February 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s Kumittipathi Cave Art Highlights Heritage Conservation Gaps

Ancient rock paintings at Kumittipathi village in Coimbatore district, estimated to be over 2,300 years old, continue to remain without basic protective measures despite their notification as a protected monument by the Tamil Nadu government in 2025. The heritage site, situated near the Kerala border on Pathimalai hill under Thirumalayampalayam town panchayat, has drawn concern from historians, archaeologists and local residents over ongoing neglect and damage.

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Sanae Takaichi Reappointed as Japan’s Prime Minister After Snap Election Win

February 19, 2026

Japan’s LDP Secures Supermajority, Strengthening Takaichi’s Policy Agenda

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi has been formally reappointed as Prime Minister following a decisive victory in snap lower house elections conducted on February 8. The 64-year-old leader, who assumed office in October as Japan’s first female premier, led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a commanding two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. The result consolidates her authority in the more influential chamber of the National Diet and provides strong legislative backing for her administration.

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Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno: India’s Reintroduction Programme Hits New High

February 18, 2026

Project Cheetah Marks Three Years with Rising Indian-Born Population

India’s cheetah reintroduction programme has reached another important milestone with the birth of three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. With these births, India’s total cheetah population has increased to 38. The development was announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who confirmed that Gamini, a cheetah translocated from South Africa, successfully delivered the litter.

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