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India and Liechtenstein agree to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Liechtenstein on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation - particularly in high-value manufacturing, advanced technologies, and innovation-driven sectors - during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Alois, the Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at New Delhi.

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.

Centre sends notices to 6 e-commerce platforms over selling restricted drone and GPS jammers

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Friday said it has issued notices to six e-commerce platforms for listing and offering for sale restricted wireless transmitting devices including drones.

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.

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.

At 16, Raul John Aju tells AI conference India must champion innovation

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Raul John Aju, India’s youngest AI prodigy, is the cynosure of all eyes at the ongoing AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam and is rightly drawing attention and winning applause from everyone, including the tech gurus and heads of nations from across the globe.

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.

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India and Liechtenstein agree to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies

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

Centre sends notices to 6 e-commerce platforms over selling restricted drone and GPS jammers

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

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

At 16, Raul John Aju tells AI conference India must champion innovation

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

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