3 Things The Catch Up: Modi–Macron bilateral in Mumbai (17 Feb)
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Feb 17, 2026 Coverage of Modi and Macron meeting in Mumbai, focusing on Indo-Pacific cooperation and innovation ties. Updates from Day 2 of the AI Impact Summit and the buzz around sovereign language models. A post-mortem report on a suspected unlicensed driving incident. Swearing-in of Bangladesh’s new prime minister after a decisive election. News of Jesse Jackson’s passing and his civil rights legacy.
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Modi And Macron Strengthen Strategic Ties
- India and France deepened ties through Modi–Macron bilateral talks on cooperation and Indo-Pacific strategy.
- They planned joint initiatives like the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 to link businesses and researchers.
AI Summit Brings Global Leaders To India
- The AI Impact Summit 2026 in India opened its public expo showcasing sovereign large language models.
- Global tech leaders and heads of government attended, highlighting the event's international scale.
Mother Alleges Unlicensed Driver Killed Son
- A post-mortem found Sahil Dhaneshra suffered severe head trauma and multiple fractures after reportedly being run over by a Scorpio.
- His mother, Inamakan, publicly accused an unlicensed minor driver and described her emotional loss on social media.