AI century to carry India’s imprint in its infrastructure, sovereignty supreme: Jeet Adani

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings Limited Director Jeet Adani on Thursday said that the question is no longer whether India will participate in the AI century; the question is whether the AI century will carry India’s imprint in its infrastructure – "with her intelligence, with her standards, and most importantly, with her values".

Gujarat Cabinet clears 23 land allotments to advance water, power and port infra

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday approved 23 proposals for land allocation to key state departments in a move aimed at strengthening water supply, energy, and port infrastructure across multiple districts of the state.

India unveils New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments to include Global South

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, a landmark outcome of the summit that brings together leading frontier AI companies and India’s domestic innovators to advance inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence.

Patna HC issues notices to 42 MLAs, including Speaker, for 'misleading' election disclosures

IANS | February 19, 2026 3:50 PM

Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) The Patna High Court has served notices to 42 MLAs of the Bihar Assembly in response to a petition that accuses them of submitting false information in their election affidavits and cites purported voting irregularities that occurred during the Assembly elections.

The Kerala Story 2 triggers sharp political reactions across parties

IANS | February 19, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) A political row has erupted over the upcoming film 'The Kerala Story 2', with leaders across party lines offering sharply divergent views on its content, intent, and implications for social harmony.

'What culture are we developing?': SC questions growing trend of election-time freebies

IANS | February 19, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday made strong oral observations against the growing trend of political parties and state governments announcing "freebies" ahead of elections.

'Major lapse': Chirag Paswan assures govt action amid Galgotias University’s Chinese robodog row

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:25 PM

Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid the controversy involving Galgotias University over a Chinese robotic dog showcased at the India AI Impact Summit, Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday termed the incident a "major lapse" and said the government would decide on further action after the summit concludes.

NDA leaders hit out at Jamiat chief for criticising Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘ghar wapsi’ remarks

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani has come under sharp criticism from the BJP and its allies on Thursday following his remarks targeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his comments on “Ghar Wapsi” and demographic issues. Madani cautioned that such statements foster hatred and undermine India’s constitutional values.

TN Assembly polls: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance, seat-sharing talks soon

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:10 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Wednesday formally joined the DMK-led alliance, marking the first time the party has aligned with the DMK since its inception in 2005.

A big threat for Cong earlier, now national problem: Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:02 PM

Sambhal, Feb 19 (IANS) Acharya Pramod Krishnam, head of Kalki Dham, on Thursday termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “national problem”, claiming that he was earlier a major threat to the Congress party but now has become a larger concern for the country.

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AI century to carry India’s imprint in its infrastructure, sovereignty supreme: Jeet Adani

Gujarat Cabinet clears 23 land allotments to advance water, power and port infra

India unveils New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments to include Global South

Patna HC issues notices to 42 MLAs, including Speaker, for 'misleading' election disclosures

The Kerala Story 2 triggers sharp political reactions across parties

'What culture are we developing?': SC questions growing trend of election-time freebies

'Major lapse': Chirag Paswan assures govt action amid Galgotias University’s Chinese robodog row

NDA leaders hit out at Jamiat chief for criticising Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘ghar wapsi’ remarks

TN Assembly polls: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance, seat-sharing talks soon

A big threat for Cong earlier, now national problem: Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Rahul Gandhi

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