Modi Meets Qualcomm CEO, India to Boost AI & Semiconductor Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Qualcomm’s CEO in Delhi today, discussing collaboration in AI, semiconductors and tech infrastructure. This meeting signals India’s intent to accelerate its semiconductor ambitions.
In a high-profile meeting held in Delhi today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, to discuss deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence, chip design and semiconductor manufacturing.
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The talks come at a time when India is pushing hard to reduce dependency on foreign chip supply chains and build domestic capacity in advanced technologies. According to an official statement, Modi praised Qualcomm’s commitment to India’s semiconductor and AI missions.
Reuters
Other significant events from today:
India upgrades ties with Taliban, reopens embassy in Kabul: India has announced it will convert its technical mission in Kabul into a full embassy, marking a diplomatic step toward normalized relations.
The Times of India
Akasa aircraft suffers bird strike, lands safely in Delhi: Flight QP 1607 from Pune to Delhi experienced a bird hit but landed without incident; safety inspections are underway.
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SBI digital banking downtime scheduled: The State Bank of India announced a maintenance window between 1:10 AM and 2:10 AM IST today, affecting UPI, IMPS, NEFT services.
The Economic Times
Banks remain closed: As it’s the second Saturday of the month, RBI guidelines mandate closure of banks nationwide.
The Economic Times
India’s tech and diplomatic trajectories both appear to be intensifying. The meeting with Qualcomm could pave the way for more foreign investment and know-how transfer, while steps in foreign policy hint at shifting regional strategies.