Navya Nanda on her legacy at India Today Conclave: Fortunate I get to do what I do

On this Special Report, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw pushes back against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief's classification of India as a 'second-tier' AI power. Speaking at an international platform, Vaishnaw stated, 'I don't know what the IMF criteria is, but Stanford places India as third in the world for AI preparedness.' The Minister detailed India's comprehensive AI architecture, covering five critical layers: application, model, chip, infrastructure, and energy. He highlighted that India is already a leading supplier of AI services and possesses a 'bouquet' of models being deployed across multiple sectors to enhance productivity. Vaishnaw challenged the IMF's assessment by noting that Stanford ranks India second globally in AI talent and third in penetration. The report underscores India's commitment to becoming a global AI hub through multi-ministerial efforts and significant resource allocation, asserting that the nation does not require external validation of its technological progress.

Delhi Metro moves millions every day, but finding a clean toilet still feels like a privilege.

The Madras High Court's Madurai bench has ruled that Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 2023 remarks on Sanatana Dharma constituted 'hate speech'. The court observed that the minister's phrasing, specifically the term 'Sanatana Ozhippu', implied 'genocide or culturicide' and suggested the eradication of a culture. While one speaker in the bulletin thanked the court for 'bringing out the truth' and accused the DMK of 'vote bank politics' built on 'hatred towards Hindus', a second speaker defended the Deputy Chief Minister. The defender termed the judgment 'erroneous', stating that the minister was 'very, very categorical' about not allowing 'caste discrimination' or 'caste hierarchy to continue'. The court simultaneously quashed a criminal case against BJP's Amit Malviya, ruling his social media response did not constitute hate speech. The bulletin highlights the sharp political divide in Tamil Nadu following the judicial observation on the controversial 2023 speech.

Ananya Birla, Director at the Aditya Birla Group, spoke about trade disruptions and tariffs, saying short-term volatility cannot be ignored. However, she said long-term investors continue to see India as a stable and high-growth market.