India not just a part of AI revolution, but leading it: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said artificial intelligence must be democratised and become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South.
Addressing the India AI Impact Summit, Modi said the expo is taking place in India, which represents one sixth of humanity, a country with the world's largest young population and a hub of the largest tech talent pool.
"Artificial intelligence marks a transformative chapter in human history. India is not just a part of the AI revolution, but is leading and shaping it," he said in the presence of world leaders and CEOs of leading companies at the Summit.
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The prime minister said India not only builds technology but also adopts it at an unprecedented pace.
"Some people have doubts about new technology. But the way the younger generation is embracing AI is unprecedented.There has also been tremendous enthusiasm here regarding the AI Summit exhibition," he said.
"In the course of human history, there have been certain turning points that shaped entire centuries. These turning points set the direction of civilisation and transform the pace of development. Artificial intelligence is one such transformation in history," he said.
The world leaders attending the summit at the Bharat Mandapm include French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic, Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay, Estonia President Alar Karis, and Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
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Excavator bills, labour wages pending in Dharmasthala burial case probe
Mangaluru: Bills for the excavator used during excavation work and wages of labourers involved in digging during the investigation into the alleged mass burial case in Dharmasthala remain unpaid, Deccan Herald reported.
The State government had constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case. During July and August 2025, excavation and searches for human remains were carried out in several areas, including forest regions of Dharmasthala village. At the request of the SIT, the Dharmasthala Gram Panchayat arranged labourers, earthmover machines, and other materials for clearing vegetation and digging operations.
Sources said, “A total of Rs 1.06 lakh is pending as wages for workers who dug the pits, Rs 71,500 is pending for earthmover excavation work, and Rs 24,000 remains unpaid for materials supplied. The Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has instructed the Dharmasthala Gram Panchayat that these payments cannot be made from the panchayat’s funds. The panchayat has forwarded the bills to the SIT.”
“We were not aware that payments for the excavation work carried out using machines and for labourers engaged in the SIT investigation are pending. This amount certainly has to be paid. We will discuss the matter with the government and take steps to ensure payment,” DH quoted SIT chief Pronab Mohanty as saying.
