Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, on Thursday told the Supreme Court that four videos forming the basis of her husband’s detention were not shown to him, and only thumbnails on a pen drive were displayed.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Angmo, argued before a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B Varale that not providing the videos violated Wangchuk’s right to effective representation before the advisory board and the government.

“It is now alleged by the State that the DIG came with a laptop and showed four videos. The laptop was provided to the detenue on October 5, 2025, but those four videos were not there,” Sibal said. He added that the law requires the government to supply documents to the detainee, not merely display them.

Another lawyer assisting Sibal noted that when the pen drive was inserted into the laptop, Wangchuk only saw the thumbnails, and the videos themselves were never played.

Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj submitted that a video exists showing the conversation between Wangchuk and the DIG. The bench said it would review all relevant video recordings, including a 40-minute interaction between the police and Wangchuk. The matter is now scheduled for hearing on February 23.

Earlier, the apex court had questioned the Centre about the transcripts of the videos, emphasizing that translations must be precise, especially in the age of artificial intelligence. Sibal had contended that some words attributed to Wangchuk were never spoken by him, prompting the court to request actual transcripts of his statements.

The case arises from a habeas corpus petition filed by Angmo, seeking a declaration that Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 is illegal. The NSA allows detention of individuals for up to 12 months to prevent actions “prejudicial to the defence of India.” Angmo said that the violence in Leh on September 24 last year cannot be linked to Wangchuk, who condemned the incident on social media, calling it “the saddest day of his life” and a setback to Ladakh’s peaceful pursuit of development.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ‘MANAV’ vision for artificial intelligence, emphasizing a human-centric, ethical, and inclusive approach. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, he highlighted the need for AI to serve humanity, ensure welfare and happiness, and remain under human control.

Under the MANAV framework, M stands for moral and ethical systems, A for accountable governance, N for national sovereignty, A for accessible and inclusive, and V for valid and legitimate. Modi stressed that India sees AI as a fortune and future, not a threat, advocating open-source and shared AI codes that allow young innovators to contribute globally.

The summit drew global participation, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and CEOs from leading technology companies. Modi said India’s approach to AI prioritizes child safety, ethical use, and empowerment of the Global South, while enabling the technology to enhance human capabilities and open new opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative roles.

Highlighting India’s potential, he noted that the country, home to one-sixth of humanity and the largest youth population, has already seen three Indian companies launch AI models and apps at the summit, reflecting the nation’s depth of talent and innovation.

“AI must have an open sky, but the reins must remain in human hands,” Modi said, citing GPS as an example where AI offers guidance but humans make the final decisions. He stressed that India is not just participating in the AI revolution but leading and shaping it, balancing rapid technology adoption with ethical governance and long-term responsibility for future generations.

Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani has filed an undertaking before the Supreme Court of India, stating that he will not leave the country without prior permission of the court and will fully cooperate with investigating agencies in connection with the alleged ₹40,000 crore banking and corporate fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG).

In an affidavit submitted to the apex court, Ambani said he is not a flight risk and has no intention of evading the legal process. He stated on oath that he has not travelled outside India since July 2025, when the present investigations began, and currently has no plans to travel abroad. He further undertook that if any need for foreign travel arises, he would seek prior permission from the court.

Ambani also affirmed that he has been cooperating fully and in good faith with the investigating agencies and would continue to do so.

The submissions were made in response to a public interest litigation filed by former bureaucrat E. A. S. Sarma, seeking a fair, prompt and impartial probe into the alleged large-scale banking and corporate fraud involving ADAG and its group companies.

The affidavit stated that Ambani has been summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement to appear on February 26, 2026, and he has undertaken to join the investigation on the scheduled date. He said he would cooperate fully while ensuring procedural clarity and preventing any suggestion of evasion.

Earlier, on February 4, the top court had expressed displeasure over the “unexplained delay” in the investigation and directed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to conduct a fair, prompt and dispassionate probe into the alleged fraud.

During the hearing, when Sarma raised apprehensions that Ambani might flee the country, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Ambani, assured the court that his client would not leave India without prior approval.

The PIL alleged systematic diversion of public funds, fabrication of financial statements and institutional complicity across multiple entities of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) must be democratised and harnessed as a tool for inclusion and empowerment, especially for countries of the Global South.

Addressing the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Modi described artificial intelligence as a transformative milestone in human history, comparable to pivotal turning points that have shaped entire centuries.

“Artificial intelligence marks a transformative chapter in human history. India is not just a part of the AI revolution, but is leading and shaping it,” the Prime Minister said in the presence of world leaders and top CEOs from leading global companies.

Highlighting India’s strengths, Modi said the summit was being hosted in a nation that represents one-sixth of humanity, has the world’s largest young population, and serves as a hub of one of the largest technology talent pools globally. He emphasized that India not only builds cutting-edge technology but also adopts it at an unprecedented pace.

Addressing concerns surrounding emerging technologies, the Prime Minister noted the enthusiasm of India’s youth in embracing AI. “Some people have doubts about new technology. But the way the younger generation is embracing AI is unprecedented,” he said, adding that there was tremendous interest in the summit’s AI exhibition.

Several global leaders attended the summit, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Seychelles Vice President Sébastien Pillay, Estonian President Alar Karis, and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

Modi concluded by underlining that AI represents one of the defining transformations of the modern era, with the potential to set the course of global development for decades to come.