Indian data center firm Yotta Data Services announced plans to build one of Asia’s largest AI computing hubs using Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra chips, in a project exceeding $2 billion. The initiative includes a four-year collaboration worth over $1 billion, under which Nvidia will deploy one of the Asia-Pacific region’s largest DGX Cloud clusters within Yotta’s infrastructure.
The project comes as global cloud providers such as Microsoft and Amazon expand AI data center capacity in India, responding to rising demand for generative AI services and efforts to localize advanced computing infrastructure. It also coincides with U.S. export controls reshaping global supply chains for advanced AI chips, prompting companies to strengthen partnerships in strategic markets like India.
The AI supercluster is expected to go live by August and will be hosted at Yotta’s data center campus near New Delhi, with supplementary capacity at its Mumbai facility. Yotta, part of Indian billionaire Niranjan Hiranandani’s real estate group, is Nvidia’s partner in India and currently operates three campuses across Mumbai, Gujarat, and near New Delhi.
The investment is part of a broader trend in India’s cloud and AI sector, where infrastructure expansion is driven by both domestic and international demand. Yotta’s hub aims to provide scalable, high-performance computing to support AI research and enterprise applications, positioning India as a key player in the regional AI landscape. Through this partnership, Nvidia gains a strategic presence in India while supporting the deployment of cutting-edge AI hardware, and Yotta strengthens its position as a leading data center provider capable of hosting next-generation AI workloads.
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Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday strongly criticized the AI Summit, describing it as a “disorganised PR spectacle” and alleging that Chinese-made products were being displayed at the event. In a post on X, Gandhi said the summit failed to highlight India’s own technological strengths and instead reflected poor planning and misplaced priorities. He claimed that rather than harnessing India’s talent and vast data resources to drive genuine innovation, the event appeared to showcase foreign technology while India’s potential remained underutilized.
The controversy intensified after Galgotias University reportedly exhibited a robotic dog named “Orion” at its stall. Critics alleged that the robot was actually the Unitree Go2, a product developed by the Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics, and not an original creation by the university. Following the backlash, sources indicated that the university was directed to immediately vacate its stall at the summit expo.
The Indian National Congress also criticized the government, accusing the administration led by Narendra Modi of damaging India’s global credibility in artificial intelligence. The party claimed that presenting Chinese robots as Indian innovations had exposed the country to international ridicule, including mockery from Chinese media outlets.
Congress further alleged that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had contributed to the controversy by promoting the robots at the summit. The party said the incident had undermined India’s image in a critical technology sector where it has the capability to become a global leader. It emphasized that India’s data strength and skilled workforce should be used to drive authentic progress rather than relying on misleading presentations.
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The Kollam Vigilance Court on Wednesday granted bail to Thantri Kanthar Rajeevar in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. The bail applies to matters linked to the Kattilappalli and Dwarapalaka idol cases. With this development, Rajeevar becomes the sixth accused to obtain bail, joining others including Unnikrishnan Potty, Vasu, and Murari Babu. He was taken into custody on January 9 and is the second accused to receive bail before the completion of the mandatory 90-day custody period. Earlier, former Administrative Officer S Sreekumar had also been granted bail. The detailed bail order is expected to be issued soon.
The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to begin hearings on April 7 regarding the long-standing Sabarimala temple entry issue and related petitions. The matter will be heard by a nine-judge Constitution Bench, which will examine important constitutional questions involving religious freedom, equality, and constitutional principles. Review petitioners and supporting parties will present arguments from April 7 to 9, followed by hearings of the original petitioners from April 14 to 16. Any rejoinders will be heard on April 22. The Court has directed that oral arguments from all sides be completed within the fixed schedule.
The Union Government has backed the review petitions challenging the 2018 verdict, while the original petitioners seek to uphold it. In 2018, a Constitution Bench permitted women of all age groups to enter the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, overturning the traditional restriction on women between the ages of 10 and 50. In February 2020, a nine-judge Bench referred wider constitutional issues arising from the case for further examination.
The gold theft case involves allegations that around 4.54 kilograms of gold were misappropriated from sacred temple structures, including the sanctum sanctorum door frames and Dwarapalaka idols. The alleged theft is believed to have taken place in 2019 under the guise of restoration and gold replating work.
The controversy dates back to a 1998 donation by industrialist Vijay Mallya, who contributed 30.3 kilograms of gold and 1,900 kilograms of copper for gold plating at the temple. Later inspections and court-supervised investigations found inconsistencies between the quantity of gold donated and the amount reportedly used.
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Guy Parmelin voiced strong support for India’s vision of building a safe, inclusive, and impactful artificial intelligence ecosystem, highlighting shared priorities of human-centric, sustainable, and fair AI development during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. In an interview, Parmelin praised the summit’s guiding themes—People, Progress, and Planet—emphasizing that AI should benefit everyone globally while promoting economic growth, social advancement, and environmental sustainability. He acknowledged India’s rapid rise as a major force in AI research and innovation and expressed Switzerland’s interest in strengthening collaboration, noting the presence of Swiss startups at the summit exploring partnerships with Indian counterparts.
He stressed that both Switzerland and India are committed to ensuring AI serves the public good by supporting inclusive growth, sustainability, and societal benefit. Parmelin also highlighted the importance of joint efforts in shaping international rules and agreements for AI governance, with close cooperation between the two countries playing a key role.
According to him, the principles established at the summit—such as developing human talent, expanding access, ensuring trustworthy and energy-efficient AI, promoting scientific use, democratizing AI resources, and driving economic and social progress—will help guide global cooperation. These ideas are expected to contribute to upcoming international discussions, including a United Nations dialogue in Geneva and future global meetings hosted by Switzerland.
Parmelin also noted that the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement has improved market access for Swiss exports, machinery, chemicals, and financial services, while making it easier for Swiss specialists to work temporarily in India. He further emphasized Switzerland’s active role in global AI governance, including its leadership in creating the first legally binding international AI treaty under the Council of Europe, and encouraged India to participate more closely in such initiatives. He concluded by reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to working with India to advance responsible, transparent, and inclusive AI development worldwide.
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The Indian Army's Romeo Force, part of the Rashtriya Rifles, organized a free veterinary camp under Operation Sadbhavana in Ujhan village, Rajouri. Livestock owners from nearby villages, including Malhut, Rakiban, and Nadian, brought their cattle, sheep, goats, and ponies for treatment by veterinary experts Dr. Wakar and Dr. Qurat Al. Around 290 locals benefited from free medicines and care. The initiative aims to support farmers in remote high-altitude areas, where harsh terrain and limited veterinary access make livestock care difficult, while strengthening trust and ties with the local community.
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A group of 34 Australian women and children, who were held by the Islamic State for years without facing charges, have been sent back to a detention camp after trying to escape Syria and return home. Reged Ahmad talks with senior reporter and former foreign correspondent Ben Doherty about the heated discussion surrounding their repatriation and the implications for Australian citizenship.
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On Saturday (14 Feb), hundreds of thousands joined global protests against the Iranian government. Daniel Martin talks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and MD of Terra Corporate Affairs.
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With decisions delegated, chatbots replacing friends, and nature sidelined, Silicon Valley is shaping a life stripped of real connection. Escape is possible—but it will require a united effort.
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The Barries have returned, and Angus Taylor has emerged victorious in the Liberal leadership contest, defeating Sussan Ley. Speaking on Friday afternoon, the newly elected leader stressed that he had no intention of becoming “One Nation lite,” but vowed to “close the door” to those who do not share “Australian values.” However, the leadership spill was not the only major development in Australian politics this week. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry also examine the challenges facing Taylor, the growing momentum of One Nation, and the recent visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog.
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