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Bengal: SC's order for deployment of judicial officers to oversee SIR exercise evokes mixed reactions

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:02 PM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court's order on Friday directing deployment of serving as well as retired judicial officers to oversee adjudication of claims and objections arising from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal has received mixed reactions from the political parties in the state.

Congress showing arrogance, frustration: Piyush Goyal over shirtless protest at AI summit

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday strongly condemned the disruption caused by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, terming it a display of “Congress arrogance and frustration” and an attempt to humiliate the country before a global audience.

Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The government on Friday said that the NHAI is contemplating to completely discontinue cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026.

India witnessing religious and cultural renaissance under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:21 PM

Raichur, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a major transformation and experiencing a religious and cultural renaissance.

PM Modi reiterates India's steadfast commitment to development priorities of Mauritius

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Friday reviewed the key pillars of bilateral partnership, including progress under the Special Economic Package, during a meeting held in New Delhi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit.

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.

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.

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Bengal: SC's order for deployment of judicial officers to oversee SIR exercise evokes mixed reactions

Congress showing arrogance, frustration: Piyush Goyal over shirtless protest at AI summit

Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1

India witnessing religious and cultural renaissance under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

PM Modi reiterates India's steadfast commitment to development priorities of Mauritius

India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors

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?

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