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Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case's main petitioner writes to UP CM, seeks ban on Muslims selling colours on Holi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:21 AM

Mathura, Feb 17 (IANS) Religious and political tensions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Holi festival, with Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, the main petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute case, writing a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking ban on Muslims selling gulal during the festival of colours.

Summit should establish India as leading AI player globally: NITI Aayog’s Anna Roy

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ should become a medium through which India's position globally as a leading AI player can be established, said Anna Roy, Mission Director, Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), and Programme Director at NITI Aayog.

PM Modi extends warm welcome to French Prez Macron, says looking forward to advancing ties

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron on his arrival and expressed confidence that strengthening India-France cooperation will contribute to global progress.

India AI Impact Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all: PM Modi

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As the five-day summit, India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam enters its second day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all.

Estonian President arrives in New Delhi to participate in India-AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:24 AM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) President of Estonia Alar Karis arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to join the India-AI Impact Summit. He was warmly welcomed at the airport by Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.

French President Macron arrives in India to deepen strategic ties, launch Year of Innovation with PM Modi

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:56 AM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on Tuesday, aiming to deepen ties and bolster the India–France strategic partnership.

High-level US delegation strengthens defence ties with visit to Indian Army's Western Command HQ

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In a significant display of deepening military cooperation between India and the United States, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, visited the headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command on Monday.

Gujarat’s Morbi anchors India’s rise in global ceramics market

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:11 PM

Morbi, Feb 16 (IANS) Gujarat’s Morbi district has emerged as the world’s second-largest ceramic manufacturing hub after China, with tiles produced in the town exported to markets across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the US, strengthening India’s position in the global ceramics trade.

AI summit to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, R&D further: BJD MP Sasmit Patra

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the country's push towards becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence.

India’s progress in AI will contribute to global advancement: PM Modi

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he inaugurated the 'India AI Impact Expo 2026' at Bharat Mandapam here.

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Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case's main petitioner writes to UP CM, seeks ban on Muslims selling colours on Holi

Summit should establish India as leading AI player globally: NITI Aayog’s Anna Roy

PM Modi extends warm welcome to French Prez Macron, says looking forward to advancing ties

India AI Impact Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all: PM Modi

Estonian President arrives in New Delhi to participate in India-AI Impact Summit

French President Macron arrives in India to deepen strategic ties, launch Year of Innovation with PM Modi

High-level US delegation strengthens defence ties with visit to Indian Army's Western Command HQ

Gujarat’s Morbi anchors India’s rise in global ceramics market

AI summit to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, R&D further: BJD MP Sasmit Patra

India’s progress in AI will contribute to global advancement: PM Modi

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