New HCL-Foxconn plant will boost India’s global chip presence: PM Modi

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the establishment of the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh marks a major step towards technological self-reliance and will significantly enhance India’s presence in the global chip ecosystem.

V-P Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu tomorrow

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday.

BJP slams Congress over protests, alleges 'hooliganism' and insult to national icons

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, on Saturday, accused the party of indulging in "anti-national theatrics", disrespecting India's cultural symbols and misusing protests for political gain, while alleging that its leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, had repeatedly insulted national icons and traditions and spread misinformation against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

AI will enhance efficiency, not replace humans: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Artificial intelligence will not replace human beings entirely but will act as an efficiency enhancer, enabling fewer people to deliver higher output, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, said on Saturday.

Should raise issues at right place and time: INDIA bloc allies slam Youth Cong protest

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) As the Indian Youth Congress, on Saturday, shared a photograph of Mahatma Gandhi on social media to defend its dramatic shirtless protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, leaders from the constituents of the Opposition INDIA bloc criticised the move, citing concerns over the country's image on international platforms.

Assam set to become industrial hub of eastern region: HM Amit Shah

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:48 PM

Guwahati, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Assam is poised to emerge as the industrial hub of eastern and northeastern India, asserting that the state is witnessing a transformational phase under the BJP's double-engine government.

88 countries, international organisations endorse New Delhi Declaration on AI

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ concluded here on Saturday with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations — marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.