Union Summit

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opens: Apply for 405 trade, technician and graduate apprentice posts, direct link here

Indian Oil has opened applications for 405 apprentice posts across several western states. Trade, technician and graduate roles are available, but eligibility rules and application steps could surprise many applicants.

EU chief says there should be no tears shed for Iranian regime: 'People of Iran deserve freedom, dignity'

Oil prices soared Monday peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week, with Tehran launching fresh retaliatory strikes in the Gulf

European Union urges 'maximum restraint' as US-Iran conflict broadens

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen described the developments as "greatly concerning", as the 27-nation bloc moved to withdraw non-essential personnel from the region.

India should have a seat at the table of great powers: Former UK Chief of Defence Nick Carter

UK's former Chief of Defence Staff underlined the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific and described India as a central pillar in shaping future global stability.

Apple’s India shift a ‘multi-decade play’; industrial clusters key to matching China: Patrick McGee

Author of ‘Apple in China’ says headline iPhone export numbers mask ecosystem gaps; India must build integrated supply chains to rival China

A Life in 75 Milestones: Network18 Presents PM Narendra Modi a Special Edition Book at Rising Bharat 2026

A richly researched special edition book traces the Prime Minister’s journey from Vadnagar to the world stage.

US trade deal won’t affect India’s defence ties with Russia, says Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

He added that India will continue sourcing military equipment based on operational requirements.

Defence secy Rajesh Kumar Singh on US-Israel strikes on Iran: 'Will have to continue to maintain our strategic partnerships'

'In the Middle East, we have a large diaspora,' said defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Israel-Iran tensions

Public-private partnership critical to build India’s sovereign AI capabilities: Sarvam Cofounder Pratyush Kumar at Rising Bharat Summit

AI models are becoming strategic national infrastructure, startup says as it builds India-trained LLMs and AI hardware

Digital reduced friction and entry barriers for investment and credit, but increased the risk of virtual arrests and financial frauds: Panellists at Rising Bharat Summit 2026

Digital frauds have grown ten-fold in the last three years, even as India's digital journey successfully unlocks formal credit and investment access for millions

India has the AI talent, but the IP is leaving: MeitY’s Abhishek Singh flags the brain drain problem

MeitY’s Abhishek Singh urges investment in Indian AI talent and outlines plans to scale GPU capacity through private sector participation.

‘As a society, it worries me…’: Vishal Sikka on Jack Dorsey’s Block layoffs being AI driven

“AI not a substitute for critical thinking. We cannot outsource our thinking,” Vishal Sikka, Founder of Vianai Systems and former Infosys CEO said at Rising Bharat Summit 2026.

India may need up to 2 lakh GPUs as AI use scales to crores, says MeitY’s Abhishek Singh

Singh said the country currently has 62,000 GPUs, which were sufficient for training the first set of AI models.

Pakistan caught off guard during Operation Sindoor, reacted late to Indian strikes, says aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper

Reflecting on his research into the operation, Cooper said he was struck by the mismatch between Pakistan’s official narrative and information that was readily verifiable through social media

Rising Bharat Summit: AI, Bharat demand to drive next wave of consumption and supply chain transformation, say logistics firms

Executives at companies including DTDC Express, Shiprocket and Citymall called for faster FTAs, lower logistics costs and large-scale reskilling as automation reshapes commerce

AI not a substitute for critical thinking, we cannot outsource our thinking: Vishal Sikka

Sikka said he is worried about AI as a member of the society

Need to rethink jobs quickly as AI reshapes work, says ex-Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka at Rising Bharat Summit

Engineering disciplines, he stressed, are becoming even more critical in the AI era

Rising Bharat Summit 2026 Highlights: Aiming for pollution-free Delhi with new EV policy and record e-bus fleet, says CM Rekha Gupta

PM Modi delivered the keynote address, targeting Congress for trying to 'tarnish India's image'

'This is the time, the right time': PM Modi calls for decisive push toward a developed India by 2047 | Full speech

"Today, when we talk about a developed India by 2047, some people ask -- 'Why talk about something so far ahead now?' Some even say, 'Modi won’t be alive till then.' The truth is that nation-building never happens through short-term thinking," says PM Modi.

India–EU FTA makes uncommon reference to cooperation on CBDCs

India’s digital rupee, issued by the Reserve Bank of India, is currently in the pilot phase, with both retail and wholesale segments under testing.

Rising Bharat Summit 2026 | “Satellite Can Go Where Others Can’t” – Jyotiraditya Scindia

At Rising Bharat Summit 2026, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia stresses that satellite connectivity is mandatory to ensure every citizen has access to a full bouquet of digital services. He highlights how satellite technology can reach areas where no other connectivity can, strengthening India’s push for ubiquitous and inclusive telecom access.