♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on 19 February 2026, marking the formal commencement of one of the largest global gatherings focused on artificial intelligence.

♦ Modi presented India’s 'MANAV' vision for artificial intelligence, setting out a human-centric framework for the responsible use of AI. 

♦ He said 'MANAV' is an acronym for five guiding pillars: 'moral and ethical systems', 'accountable governance', 'national sovereignty', 'accessible and inclusive technology' and 'valid and legitimate systems'. These principles together define how India envisions the future of AI in a way that prioritises humanity, he added.