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India puts its agri-food might on global display at Gulfood 2026

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is participating in Gulfood 2026 with a strong, expanded and high-impact presence, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global agri-food trade. India is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026, underscoring its strategic importance as a reliable sourcing destination and a key contributor to global food security and resilient supply chains.

No gym obsession, no crash diets: Shahid Kapoor’s fitness mantra will surprise you

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has opened up about the diet and fitness routine that keeps him fit and energetic in his 40s, stressing the importance of consistency over intensity.

From ancient sea routes to your plate: Taj Bengal’s Jatraa is Kolkata’s must-taste food voyage

Long before borders were drawn and cuisines were categorised, Odisha’s intrepid sailors embarked on daring maritime journeys that connected India’s eastern coast with Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.

Japanese Ambassador tries Biryani the Indian way — His reaction goes viral

Japanese Ambassador to India ONO Keiichi, recently shared a video on his X handle, offering a glimpse into his experience of enjoying biryani the Indian way—by eating with his hands—and praising the cultural practice.

Haute couture loses a legend: Fashion icon Valentino Garavani dies at 93

Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passed away on Monday at the age of 93, his foundation announced.

Bollywood's Aamir Khan drops 18 kgs! Anti-inflammatory diet 'worked like magic'

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who will turn 61 in a couple of months, has opened up about his recent weight loss journey.

Is AI about to spark a new nuclear energy boom?

The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence worldwide is putting electrical grids under huge pressure and many believe that, to meet that need without contributing to the climate crisis, a full-scale expansion of nuclear energy is essential.

Religion without servility: Journalist Anshul Chaturvedi on why Vivekananda speaks to believers and atheists alike

What does Vivekananda mean in an age obsessed with networking and validation? Journalist Anshul Chaturvedi decodes the monk’s radical emphasis on self-reliance, questioning faith, and living without fear—showing why his ideas continue to resonate with both believers and sceptics in reference to his book The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Chaturvedi's conversation with classical tabla player Bikram Ghosh at An Author&...

Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria unveils anthology When Gods Don't Matter at Jaipur LitFest 2026

Jaipur: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled “When Gods Don’t Matter” captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue.

NCERT, Delhi Police seize 32,000 fake textbooks in anti-piracy raid in Ghaziabad

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has seized around 32,000 pirated textbooks during a major anti-piracy operation in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Future of mobility is here: TCS reveals AI Blueprint at CES 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday launched the TCS Digital Twindex Report for Future-Ready Mobility 2026 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, outlining how artificial intelligence, software-defined architectures and digital twins are converging to reshape the global mobility ecosystem.

Kolkata Vistiwalas: The Last Bearers of Water

A special annual calendar by photographer Bijoy Chowdhury, gifted to friends and associates, captures Kolkata’s last remaining vistiwalas through his lens—preserving a vanishing profession and an essential fragment of the city’s living heritage for generations to come.

Big push: India and Germany sign a Joint Declaration of Intent on Telecommunications Cooperation

India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the official visit of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India from January 12 to 13, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties in the digital domain.

Motorola Solutions enhances AI-driven security platform to tackle complex safety and operational needs

At Intersec Dubai from January 12 to 14, Motorola Solutions showcased its latest advances in artificial intelligence, demonstrating how critical enterprises and security providers can move from reactive incident detection to proactive response, enhancing safety and operational awareness across large and complex environments.

AI giant Anthropic taps former Microsoft India head to lead its first Indian office

Mumbai/IBNS: American Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has named Irina Ghose as its Managing Director of India as the company gears up to open its first office in the country.

Abandoned carts no more? Unicommerce unleashes AI voice agent ‘Catalyst’ to call shoppers and seal the deal instantly

New Delhi/IBNS: Convertway by Unicommerce, a marketing automation platform for e-commerce and D2C brands, has launched a bilingual AI Voice Agent ‘Catalyst’- an automated voice-calling solution aimed at recovering abandoned checkouts and improving conversions through real-time, human-like conversations.

Game changer! TCS–AMD mega alliance to supercharge AI adoption worldwide

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) to help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernise legacy environments, and build secure, high performance digital workplaces.

Why Lucknow is becoming India’s next AI hotspot: Inside the IndiaAI–MeitY Mega meet

IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, will host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on January 12–13, 2026.

Study, work, play: ASUS launches powerful 2-in-1 Chromebook

Tech major ASUS recently announced the launch of the ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable  — the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly between laptop and tablet.

Instagram users on alert! 17.5 million accounts exposed in major data leak

Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has claimed that as many as 17.5 million Instagram accounts have been affected by a major data breach, with sensitive user information allegedly being stolen and circulated on the dark web.

From 10 cents to $15 million: The Superman comic with a wild Nicolas Cage twist

A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 — the comic book that introduced Superman to the world — has been sold to a private collector for a record-breaking $15 million, more than two decades after it was stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage.

Amazon’s Alexa Plus hits the web — Is ChatGPT about to lose the crown?

Tech major and online marketplace Amazon has launched the Alexa+ website, allowing users to interact with its virtual assistant directly through a web browser — a move that places the company in more direct competition with ChatGPT and other AI chat platforms.

Forget candlelight dinners—choremance is the new way to date

Imagine quietly noticing your date’s choice of soap or detergent, or striking up a conversation over a shared workout routine at the gym. Choremance, a new dating trend, is slowly making its way into modern relationships.

Google unleashes Gemini AI on Gmail — Your inbox will never be the same

Tech major Google has rolled out new generative artificial intelligence features for Gmail users, promising smarter and more user-friendly assistance within email inboxes.

Why Elon Musk’s X is facing a possible ban in the UK

London/IBNS: Elon Musk-owned social media platform X could face a possible shutdown in the United Kingdom after Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said she would support regulatory action if the company is found to be violating the country’s online safety laws, media reports said.

While Bollywood sweats it out, Akshaye Khanna sleeps 10 hours and skips breakfast

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna, currently enjoying renewed attention for his much-talked-about role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, has revealed a lifestyle routine that sharply contrasts with the fitness regimens often associated with film celebrities.

Motorola just changed the game: First foldable phone, ultra-premium signature, and AI that thinks for you!

Lenovo Tech World returned with an action-packed showcase of innovation, and this year’s event in Las Vegas was no exception.

This is the future of AI Clouds: Lenovo, NVIDIA launch Gigafactory at CES

Lenovo on Tuesday unveiled the Lenovo AI Cloud Gigafactory with NVIDIA at Tech World during CES 2026 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, deepening its strategic partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate hybrid AI adoption across personal, enterprise, and public AI platforms.

AI takes over Rajasthan: Top leaders unite to shape India’s tech-driven future

The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held on January 6, bringing together national and state leadership, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and members of academia to deliberate on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in governance, infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development.

AI drones take over coal mines: ECL sets new green mining benchmark

Eastern Coalfields Limited has taken a significant step towards strengthening environmental stewardship by deploying AI-driven drone monitoring in the Sonepur Bazari Area as part of a comprehensive scientific reclamation and green cover assessment initiative.
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