BJP calls LoP ‘Lashkar-e-Rahul’ over shirtless protest by Youth Congress

IANS | February 21, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following the shirtless protest by Youth Congress workers at India AI Impact Summit, BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday targeted the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, referring to him as 'Lashkar-e-Rahul' and stating that the country would never forget the incident.

Tariffs on India to drop to 10 pc temporarily, says White House

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:53 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) The White House has clarified that India will face a 10 per cent tariff temporarily following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a new global tariff order, replacing the earlier International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)-based duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court.

Gujarat CM felicitates writers, urges preservation of mother tongue

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that honouring one's mother tongue while respecting other languages reflects the essence of Indian culture, as he presented literary honours at a state-level event on the eve of International Mother Language Day.

Congress protest at AI summit is disgraceful: Maha CM

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday strongly condemned the shirtless protest by a group of Indian Youth Congress against the central government and the Indo-US trade deal, terming it highly disgraceful and deplorable.

Congress bringing shame to all Indians: BJP President on AI Summit protest

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:36 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday accused the Congress of bringing shame to all Indians after members of its youth wing staged a protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, saying the party’s “anarchic policies” would lead to its downfall.