India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a discussion with Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, and Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture of Brazil, at the Krishi Bhawan here on Friday, on the status of the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and also outlined the future areas of collaboration.

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.

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.

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.