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NewsX hosts Vision 4G LTE Telecom Conclave
MUMBAI: In a first of its kind initiative, NewsX hosted ‘Vision 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Telecom Conclave’ a platform that brought together, Government bodies and industrialists from public and private sectors to explore and discuss ideas and strategies to implement 4G LTE in India for the growth of telecom sector and Indian economy.
Communications and Information Technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad delivered the keynote address, which was followed by his interview, CEO Sessions and presentations by industry experts. The engaging panel discussions covered a range of topics such as leveraging 4G LTE to drive in robust business models; meeting challenges in implementing 4G in India etc.
Speaking on the Vision 4G LTE an initiative by NewsX, Prasad said, “We recognise the vision of 4G and the worth of LTE technology and believe that it is going to be the next revolution in the telecom sector with a great potential for Indian economic growth. The Government of India has come up with a lot of initiative like Digital Literacy program, introduced the concept of digital locker and electronic manufacturing is also on our priority. We want to work in a manner keeping consumer satisfaction and the growth of telecom sector in mind. We will ensure that the end user is benefitted and also facilitate all that is required in terms of policy initiative from the Government of India in a fair and transparent manner.”
iTV Network managing director Kartikeya Sharma added, “In last few years, Indian telecom industry has shown overwhelming growth due to domestic demand, policy initiatives undertaken by the government and admirable efforts by the key players of the industry. Through this initiative this is our endeavour to bring all the stakeholders on the same platform and set a roadmap for the implementation of 4G LTE in expediting the growth momentum and modernisation of telecom sector as well as transforming the nation’s economy.”
iTV Network chief marketing officer Savvy Dilip said, “This is a pioneering initiative by NewsX that will pave the way for the future of telecommunications. This path-breaking initiative will help all the stakeholders work towards a common agenda and our channels will provide ample support to leverage this further.”
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India Today Group debuts AI anchor ‘Sutra’ at AI Impact Summit 2026
Sutra aims to simplify live policy debates using sovereign AI models
NEW DELHI: India Today Group has unveiled Sutra, an AI-driven news anchor designed to deliver real-time, contextual reporting, marking the group’s latest push to integrate artificial intelligence into mainstream journalism.
The AI anchor was introduced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi and developed in collaboration with BharatGen, with the initiative showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
India Today Group said Sutra is built to navigate complex policy discussions and fast-moving developments by synthesising information into concise, accessible insights, aimed at narrowing the gap between high-level debates and public understanding. The AI anchor was used to surface live takeaways from key sessions at the summit.
India Today Group chief AI officer Nilanjan Das, said the project was focused on clarity and accessibility without diluting editorial rigour. He added that working with BharatGen aligned the group’s AI ambitions with India’s broader push towards sovereign technology capabilities.
BharatGen CEO Rishi Bal, said the partnership reflected a shift from basic automation towards deeper contextual intelligence in media. He emphasised the importance of indigenous, multimodal AI models capable of understanding Indian languages, regional dialects and cultural nuance, particularly as AI-driven news formats gain traction.
The launch positions India Today Group among the first major Indian media houses to deploy an AI anchor backed by home-grown technology, underscoring a growing convergence between journalism, public policy and sovereign AI infrastructure.
