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The Indian Army has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to pursue an indigenous AI system aimed at addressing challenges in the digital information space, as India’s defence ecosystem accelerates joint R&D.
Ahead of IPL 2026, a report says the BCCI has signed a three-year partnership deal with an AI platform, with the tie-up expected to support tech-led fan engagement and broadcast enhancements as the league continues to expand its commercial and digital footprint.
Telangana unveiled Aikam, a new autonomous body pitched as a global proving ground for deploying AI at scale. Launched at Davos, the initiative includes skilling plans, startup support and partnerships, along with a Responsible AI Standard and Ethics index intended to promote trustworthy, transparent AI deployment.
IIT Patna is holding an event focused on Artificial Intelligence strategy, bringing attention to how academia and industry can shape AI deployment, governance and real-world applications.
IIT Delhi will conduct an ExperienceIITD open house in Kota on 31 January 2026 to give JEE Advanced aspirants and their families a closer look at academic programmes, research opportunities and campus life. The institute is positioning the outreach as a way to connect directly with students in India’s largest entrance-exam preparation hub.
The 2026 India Open, held in New Delhi from 13–18 January, concluded with a high-profile winners’ list and a major prize purse, underlining India’s role on the BWF World Tour calendar.
A KPMG India note from the World Economic Forum 2026 points to growing momentum in India’s semiconductor ecosystem and large-scale AI deployment. It highlights fab approvals, deep-tech R&D allocations and IndiaAI infrastructure as part of a broader bid to strengthen strategic tech capacity.