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AI Impact Summit: Panipat academic backs PM Modi’s vision, calls IYC protest unwarranted

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:15 PM

Panipat, Feb 23 (IANS) Conversations about India’s technological future took centre stage at the recently organised AI Summit held in New Delhi. The event, which drew attention from across the country and international delegates, became a platform to showcase India’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.

Commuters, residents praise speed, comfort of Meerut Metro on first day

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:06 PM

Meerut, Feb 23 (IANS) Meerut Metro, on the first day of its operation, saw a wave of excitement across the city, as commuters praised the new service for its speed, comfort, and modern infrastructure. Families and young passengers thronged stations from the morning, eager to experience the city’s first metro ride.

Racial abuse of Arunachal women in Delhi unacceptable: Meghalaya CM

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:59 PM

Shillong, Feb 23 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area, describing the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and “completely unacceptable”.

SC flags 'endless litigation' in MC Mehta cases by repeated applications

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the "endless litigation" continuing under the long‑running environmental cases titled MC Mehta vs Union of India, which involve monitoring issues of air pollution in Delhi and the environment of the Taj Trapezium Zone.

HM Amit Shah to flag off BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' in Bengal on March 1

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:35 PM

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) With the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled later this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Parivartan Yatra' programme from South 24 Parganas district on March 1, marking the formal launch of the party’s statewide campaign initiative.

Aromatherapy-based gulal being prepared in Bhagalpur for Holi, women associated with SHGs leading unique initiative

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:57 PM

Bhagalpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Aromatherapy-based gulal is being prepared in Bihar's Bhagalpur, Bihar, for the upcoming festival of Holi and women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) are leading this unique initiative.

Will comply with CCI directions on data sharing, WhatsApp tells SC

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Messaging platform WhatsApp on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it will comply with the directions issued by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) requiring the platform to provide users greater control over whether their data is shared with other Meta companies.

Devotional flower Holi at Samiamai Temple in Prayagraj

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:36 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 23 (IANS) As the festival of Holi approaches, excitement is already sweeping across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.

Award-winning artisans bring traditional crafts to Delhi at Parishkriti expo

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A week-long handloom exhibition showcasing India's rich weaving traditions has brought award-winning artisans and weavers from across the country to the national capital, offering them a platform to sell directly to customers without intermediaries.

NDA opens Kochi regional office ahead of PM Modi's March 6 visit

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:13 PM

Kochi, Feb 23 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Kochi on March 6 to release the NDA’s election manifesto, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday signalled the formal launch of its election campaign in Kerala by inaugurating its regional office in Ernakulam.