BJP says shirtless stir at AI Summit plotted at Rahul’s residence, unearths ‘padyatra’ connection

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The shirtless protest at the AI Summit was a well-coordinated plot hatched at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s residence, with active consultation from sister Priyanka Gandhi, said BJP MP Sambit Patra while blasting the grand old party for “topless, brainless and shameless” stir at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday.

Rajnath Singh denounces ruckus during AI summit, says nation’s honour undermined

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday strongly condemned the ruckus caused by workers of the Indian Youth Congress during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, stating that the protest was an attempt to tarnish India’s reputation while the world was watching the country’s rise in technology and innovation.

From opposition to obstruction: Congress undermined India on world stage?

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The atmosphere at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam shifted dramatically on Friday afternoon when a group of protesters, linked to the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), stormed the venue.

Union Ministers criticise disruption at AI Summit by Youth Congress; call it anti-India act

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bhupender Yadav on Friday strongly condemned the protest by members of the Indian Youth Congress during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, terming it an attempt to embarrass the nation at a time when India was showcasing its technological capabilities on the global stage.

Cong opened borders for infiltrators: HM Amit Shah on illegal immigrants

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:10 PM

Guwahati, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, alleging that they “opened the borders” to facilitate the influx of infiltrators into India during their years in power.

Bangladesh: 43 newly-elected MPs face murder charges

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:10 PM

Dhaka, Feb 20 (IANS) As many as 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held in Bangladesh last week face murder charges under Section 302, the local media reported citing data released by a leading civic organisation of the country.

Tractor subsidies of Rs 800 crore allocated, over two lakh farmers benefited: Gujarat Minister

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat has made a budgetary provision of Rs 800 crore for tractor subsidies in 2026-27, the highest allocation so far under the state’s agricultural mechanisation programme, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday.

PLI scheme investments cross Rs 2.16 lakh crore, over 14.39 lakh jobs created

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Centre’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has succeeded in attracting investments of over ₹2.16 lakh crore in the manufacturing sector and created more than 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs as on December 31, 2025, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.

Gujarat signs MoU for 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera SIR

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat has taken a significant step towards becoming a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre campus at Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR).

'For them, AI is Anti-India': BJP blasts Cong over shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for orchestrating a theatrical protest at the five-day AI Impact Summit by its youth wing members, and demanded that the party issue an apology to the nation for its "deplorable and despicable" behaviour.

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BJP says shirtless stir at AI Summit plotted at Rahul’s residence, unearths ‘padyatra’ connection

Rajnath Singh denounces ruckus during AI summit, says nation’s honour undermined

From opposition to obstruction: Congress undermined India on world stage?

Union Ministers criticise disruption at AI Summit by Youth Congress; call it anti-India act

Cong opened borders for infiltrators: HM Amit Shah on illegal immigrants

Bangladesh: 43 newly-elected MPs face murder charges

Tractor subsidies of Rs 800 crore allocated, over two lakh farmers benefited: Gujarat Minister

PLI scheme investments cross Rs 2.16 lakh crore, over 14.39 lakh jobs created

Gujarat signs MoU for 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera SIR

'For them, AI is Anti-India': BJP blasts Cong over shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam

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