NDTV World Summit
India's Digital Success: UPI and Aadhaar Models Adopted by Dozens of Countries Worldwide, Says Minister Vaishnaw
Oct 21, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals at NDTV World Summit that India's open-source digital infrastructure systems, including UPI and Aadhaar, have been adopted by numerous countries globally, highlighting India's contribution to worldwide technological advancement while maintaining principles of sovereignty and privacy protection.
How Ancient India Became the Center of Medieval European Astronomy and Influenced Modern AI
Oct 21, 2025 03:46 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, Nick Booker of IndoGenius revealed how medieval Europeans considered Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh as the world's center for astronomical calculations. His presentation highlighted how ancient Indian advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and computational thinking created the foundation for modern artificial intelligence, showcasing India's historical influence on global scientific development through its unique approach of computational positivism.
Mastercard President Predicts End of Physical Cards: The Digital Payment Revolution
Oct 19, 2025 12:28 am CST
Gautam Aggarwal, Mastercard's South Asia President, reveals at NDTV World Summit 2025 that plastic payment cards will likely disappear as payments become entirely digital. He discusses the shift toward biometric authentication replacing OTPs and highlights India's world-leading digital payment ecosystem while emphasizing its untapped potential.
How Golf Diplomacy Secured India's G20 Consensus: Amitabh Kant Reveals the Secret Behind New Delhi Declaration
Oct 18, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant revealed at the NDTV World Summit that the historic consensus on the 2023 New Delhi Declaration was achieved at the ITC golf course. The diplomatic breakthrough, which secured unanimous agreement on contentious issues including Russia's war and climate change action, demonstrates the unique role of golf in international relations while highlighting India's diplomatic achievement under PM Modi's leadership.
Harvard Professor Tarun Khanna: India Must Invest in Science to Escape Middle-Income Status and Achieve Superpower Potential
Oct 18, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna emphasizes that scientific investment is crucial for India's economic advancement beyond middle-income status. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, he addressed the disconnect between scientific and business communities, advised students on educational choices amid US uncertainty, and highlighted concerns about climate change and inequality as global challenges.
How Ancient India's Computational Positivism Shaped Modern Artificial Intelligence: Insights from Nick Booker at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 18, 2025 06:47 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, IndoGenius co-founder Nick Booker presented compelling arguments for why the 21st century marks the re-emergence of Indian civilization, highlighting how India's historical approach to computational positivism directly influences modern artificial intelligence development. Booker contrasted European axiomatic model-making with India's reality-based computational methods, suggesting that India's philosophical traditions offer valuable frameworks for addressing contemporary technological challenges.
India to Implement Comprehensive Deepfake Regulations Using Innovative Techno-Legal Approach
Oct 18, 2025 06:09 pm CST
India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at the NDTV World Summit 2025 that the country will soon introduce regulations to combat deepfakes using a dual approach combining technical solutions and legal frameworks. The innovative regulatory strategy aims to balance AI innovation with social protection, featuring advanced detection technology developed by IIT Jodhpur that can identify deepfakes with over 90% accuracy.
India's Digital Revolution: Minister Vaishnaw Showcases Homegrown 2nm Chips at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 18, 2025 03:49 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India's digital transformation strategy, highlighting the country's achievements in semiconductor design, emphasizing data sovereignty, and demonstrating a homegrown 2nm chip that positions India among global leaders in advanced technology manufacturing. The Minister declared "data is the new oil" while showcasing India's growing capabilities in high-precision chip fabrication that rivals international standards.
India's 6G Vision: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reveals Next-Generation Network Plans at NDTV World Summit
Oct 18, 2025 03:43 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined India's pioneering approach to 6G technology development. Describing 6G as a revolutionary "software-defined network with persistent availability," Vaishnaw highlighted India's progress with approximately 60 patents already secured and growing rapidly. The Bharat 6G Alliance aims to develop indigenous solutions and intellectual property as India positions itself at the forefront of next-generation telecommunications technology.
Understanding AI Limitations: MIT Researcher Explains Error Patterns and Future Challenges at NDTV World Summit
Oct 18, 2025 02:38 pm CST
MIT researcher Neil Thompson discusses the fundamental differences between traditional computing and AI systems at the NDTV World Summit 2025, explaining why AI models produce errors and highlighting growing concerns about controlling increasingly capable AI systems as the technology advances.