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Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Adani Group wants to give more opportunities to students from tier-3 and tier-4 cities as young people from smaller towns have strong drive and determination and will play a key role in the company’s future growth, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited 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.

'Sin against the nation': BJP on Congress youth workers' protest at AI Summit

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday, described the "shirtless" protest by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) at AI Summit in New Delhi as a "crime" and "sin" against the nation and not an innocuous "mistake" by young men.

Gujarat Police arrest five in Rs 3.16cr fraud linked to Rs 82.67cr cyber scams nationwide

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:20 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) The CID (Crime) Cyber Cell in Gandhinagar has arrested five individuals from Ahmedabad and Vadodara in connection with a Rs 3.16 crore investment fraud, officials said on Saturday.

Delhi BJP workers protest outside Congress office, demand Rahul's apology

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Agitated BJP workers on Saturday climbed barricades during a large protest outside the Congress headquarters in Delhi and demanded an apology from Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for the "shameful" protest by Youth Congress workers at the AI Summit a day earlier.

Shirtless protest: Delhi court remands Youth Congress members to 5-day police custody

IANS | February 21, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday remanded four members of the Youth Congress to five days of police custody following their arrest during a shirtless protest held at the India AI Impact Summit on Friday.

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Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

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

AI will enhance efficiency, not replace humans: Karan Adani

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

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

88 countries, international organisations endorse New Delhi Declaration on AI

'Sin against the nation': BJP on Congress youth workers' protest at AI Summit

Gujarat Police arrest five in Rs 3.16cr fraud linked to Rs 82.67cr cyber scams nationwide

Delhi BJP workers protest outside Congress office, demand Rahul's apology

Shirtless protest: Delhi court remands Youth Congress members to 5-day police custody

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