Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak joked about Delhi’s traffic as he addressed the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. He began by apologising for reaching late to the session. “Sorry we're a few minutes late and it's entirely my fault. AI can do many things as we found out this week, but it can't yet fix Delhi's traffic,” he said. (PC: HT)   Sunak said there was no better place than India to discuss AI transformation. He said the summit provides a regular forum to talk about the technology. He added that AI can work for both developed and developing countries. Sunak said India is well placed to lead in AI due to its strong talent base and digital systems. (PC: HT)

India will soon restart all visa services in Bangladesh, a senior diplomat said. Aniruddha Das, India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, said, “Medical and double-entry visas are being issued now.” He added that steps are under way to resume other categories, including travel visas. “All types of Indian visa processing will return to normal soon,” he said. India had suspended visa services from December 17, 2025, citing security concerns and threats to its missions. Ties had worsened during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Relations are now expected to improve after BNP chief Tarique Rahman became Prime Minister. Das said India-Bangladesh ties are based on “mutual respect and honour.” (PC: India Today)

Russia has rejected US claims that India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil. Speaking at a briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow has “no reason to believe” that India has changed its stand. She said India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons “benefits both countries and helps maintain stability in the international energy market.” The response came after US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that India would halt imports. India has not confirmed the US statement. New Delhi has said that “national interests” guide its energy decisions. (PC: India Today)

22-year-old Sikh nurse was injured in an alleged racial attack at a gym in Geelong, Australia. Harmanpreet Singh said three men confronted him at around 11 pm in Corio. “They called me an ‘Indian dog’ and told me to go back,” he told 9News. As he left the gym, the men followed him outside. One man hit his head against Singh’s nose, breaking it. The attackers fled the scene. Locals took him to hospital. He is expected to undergo surgery. Singh said he feels traumatised and unsafe. His family said the incident has deeply shaken them. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for inclusive and people-focused artificial intelligence at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. They said AI must benefit society and support development. The leaders backed stronger India-EU tech ties and faster implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement. They also discussed defence cooperation, trade, space, and digital technology. European leaders showed strong support for the trade deal. Modi said 2026 will be marked as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI. Both sides stressed global cooperation, responsible AI use, and stronger action against terrorism. (X/ @NarendraModi)

A 22-year-old Sikh nurse was assaulted at a gym in Australia in what police are treating as a suspected racist attack. According to reports, the victim faced verbal abuse before being physically beaten. Witnesses said the attacker shouted “Indian dog, go back” during the incident. The nurse suffered a broken nose and other injuries and is receiving medical care. A complaint has been filed and an investigation is under way. Community groups have raised concern over rising racial abuse cases. The incident comes months after anti-immigration protests were reported in parts of Australia. Authorities have not released details of the suspect so far. (PC: India Today)

French President Emmanuel Macron has departed Mumbai and is headed to New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit, marking the next leg of his India visit. Posting on X after leaving the city, Macron wrote, "Thank you, Mumbai, for your welcome. Delhi, we're on our way!" The French President's appearance at the AI Impact Summit in the capital is among the most high-profile attendances at the event, which has already seen several global and Indian tech leaders converge. Macron's Delhi visit follows his Mumbai engagements and is expected to further cement India-France ties, particularly around artificial intelligence, defence, and strategic technology cooperation between the two nations.

Aviation historian and analyst Tom Cooper has claimed India struck Pakistan's Kirana Hills nuclear facility during Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025, calling the evidence "unmistakable." Speaking to NDTV, Cooper said India first disabled Pakistani radar stations of the 4091st Squadron before hitting at least two entrances to underground storage facilities. He cited missile contrail videos and rising smoke as proof. Cooper argued Pakistan's subsequent diplomatic outreach to Washington, pushing for a ceasefire, confirmed the strike's impact. "It can't be clearer anymore," he stated. Despite official IAF denials, Cooper mentioned Kirana Hills where Pakistan conducted 20–24 non-critical nuclear tests was deliberately targeted as a strategic message. Pakistan's retaliatory Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, he added, failed entirely. (PC: X)

Galgotias University faces severe backlash after a viral video surfaced showing a representative claiming its Centre of Excellence developed "Orion", later exposed as Unitree Go2, a Chinese AI powered robodog commercially available for Rs 2–3 lakh. The Greater Noida institution clarified it never claimed to have built the device, calling it a student learning tool procured from Chinese robotics firm Unitree. However, an X community fact-check directly contradicted this, stating: "They have named the robot 'Orion' and explicitly claimed it was developed by their team." The university defended its global sourcing strategy, citing technology imports from the US, China, and Singapore, saying, "Innovation knows no borders. Learning should not either."

Mental health experts say many Indian students studying overseas are facing stress due to academic pressure, loneliness, and cultural gaps. The issue has gained attention after the death of a Karnataka student in the US. Mumbai psychologist Urvashi Musale said high achievers often struggle when they no longer feel “top of the class.” She called this an “identity collapse,” where students feel lost and disconnected. Many feel guilty about spending their parents’ money and fear poor grades. Musale said support systems and hobbies can help. “Innovation in coping starts with small wins,” she said. She also advised parents to do “emotional check-ins,” not only academic reviews. (PC: The Indian Express)