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February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi Unveils ‘MANAV’ Framework as Global Tech Giants Pledge Over $210 Billion

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi has emerged as a landmark event for India's digital economy, featuring the launch of the MANAV framework for responsible AI and massive investment commitments exceeding $210 billion from domestic and global tech leaders.

In a significant push to position India as the premier global hub for Artificial Intelligence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the plenary session of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on February 19. The summit, which has drawn representatives from over 100 countries, saw the unveiling of India’s "MANAV" (Responsible AI) framework, emphasizing that technology must be a "global common good" rather than a guarded strategic asset.

Key Highlights of the India AI Impact Summit 2026:

  • Massive Investment Pledges: In a major boost to India's infrastructure, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a $110 billion investment plan over seven years for AI and data infrastructure. Simultaneously, the Adani Group committed $100 billion for AI-driven data centers through 2030.

  • The MANAV Framework: PM Modi introduced the MANAV framework, which focuses on human-centric, sensitive, and responsible AI. He called for the democratization of AI to ensure it benefits the "Global South" and does not remain restricted to a few corporations or nations.

  • New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a voluntary framework adopted by global frontier AI companies and Indian innovators to promote inclusive AI development.

  • Global Partnerships: Microsoft announced a $50 billion investment initiative for the Global South by 2030, while Larsen & Toubro (L&T) partnered with NVIDIA to build India’s largest "AI Factory."

Other Significant National and International Updates:

  • Diplomacy: On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi held bilateral talks with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, reviewing the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

  • Sports: In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India has officially entered the Super Eight stage with a perfect record of four consecutive wins. Additionally, Harmanpreet Kaur has made history by becoming the most-capped woman in international cricket history.

  • Governance: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 22 States and Union Territories to begin preparations for the next phase of the SIR (expected to be a major administrative or electoral update), scheduled for April 2026.

  • International Relations: India has formally joined a group of nations criticizing Israel’s unilateral measures in the West Bank, signaling a firm stance on regional stability.

Despite some organizational challenges and high-profile speaker cancellations, including Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, the summit has successfully established a roadmap for India's AI-led industrial revolution, focusing on the "Three Sutras": People, Planet, and Progress.

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