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News18 Punjab/Haryana becomes first regional channel to introduce an AI anchor
Mumbai: News18 Punjab/Haryana has become the first regional channel to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) to its platform. In this era of technological advancements and innovations, News18 Punjab/Haryana has explored cutting edge technology with its AI anchor, ‘AI Kaur’. The AI anchor was launched at the recent ‘Education Summit: Season 04’ event. This significant milestone for News18 Punjab/Haryana has become the country’s first launch of an AI anchor during a live ground event.
The presence of AI Kaur on the screen left the audience spellbound. AI Kaur not only warmly welcomed the attendees in Punjabi but also posed thought-provoking questions to the panelists in English. Her remarkable presence at the event left an indelible impression on all those present, who lauded News18 for its trailblazing initiative.
Under the theme, ‘Innovate, Educate, Elevate,’ the season four of Education Summit provided an exceptional platform for dialogue, discussions, and felicitations. Following the success of previous editions, Season 04 exceeded expectations with its unique addition—an AI anchor. Engaging in insightful conversations with the panelists, AI Kaur explored diverse aspects of leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the education system, resulting in new suggestions and fruitful conclusions.
Esteemed leaders from Punjab’s top educational institutions participated in the program. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology deputy director Patiala, Dr. Ajay Bhatish, shed light on the ongoing transformations in Punjab’s education sector during his keynote address. Distinguished personalities such as NIT (UK) director Dr. Lalit Avasthi; Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology director Patiala, Dr. Padma Kumar Nayar Patiala; IIT Ropar director Dr. Rajeev Ahuja; CT University Pro-VC Ludhiana, Dr. Manbir Singh; GNA University vice-chancellor Phagwara, V.K. Rattan; TCY Online CEO Kamal Wadhera; Chandigarh SSP Kavledeep Kaur; Group Captain (Retired) Sangeeta Kathait, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Deepender Singh Huda actively participated in the discussions. The program also recognized and honored individuals and partners who have made commendable contributions to the field of education.
The News18 ‘Education Summit: Season 04’ not only served as a platform to address education-related questions but also bore witness to engaging conversations facilitated by an AI anchor.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
