February 18, 2026

Pakistan Moves Toward AI in Public Sector, But Reform and Time Needed

Experts say Pakistan needs time, reforms, and strong data laws to adopt AI in public services. Huawei highlights the country’s IT talent and the need for local cloud for data security.

February 18, 2026

Nomura, UBS Say IT Stock Sell-Off Overdone; Adaptability and AI Key for Growth

Nomura and UBS say fears about IT services stocks are exaggerated. Transition pains are front-loaded. High cash flows and dividend yields support stock floors. Adaptability to AI and new models will decide winners. Top picks include Infosys, Coforge, and eClerx.

February 18, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Satire Rights as Govt Tightens Online Content Controls

India’s Supreme Court supports satire and comedy as vital free speech, even as new IT rules cut down time for social media content removal to 3 hours. The move follows blocking of a cartoon showing PM Modi, sparking debate on freedom versus national security.

February 18, 2026

PM Modi Calls India a Future Leader in AI Revolution at AI Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India is ready to lead the AI revolution by building strong infrastructure and skills. Meanwhile, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologizes for summit chaos, and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the government over mismanagement.

February 18, 2026

YouTube Fixes Global Outage Caused by Recommendation Glitch

YouTube faced a global outage disrupting video access due to a recommendation system issue. The problem is now fixed, and all services have returned to normal.