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Delhi court grants bail to Congress workers in AI summit protest case| India News

Delhi court grants bail to Congress workers in AI summit protest case| India News

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A Delhi court, while granting bail to nine Indian Youth Congress workers who were arrested in connection with the shirtless protest at the AI summit, said the protest constituted “symbolic political critique” and pre-trial detention could mean “pre-emptive punishment”, news agency PTI reported. Youth Congress members staging a protest in Jammu against the arrest of IYC workers, last Friday. (PTI File Photo) “The protest, at highest, constituted symbolic political critique during a public event: T-shirts with leadership imagery, non-inciteful slogans bereft of communal/regional taint, and transient assembly. No evidence discloses property defacement, or delegate panic; exit was orderly via escort,” the court noted. Judicial Magistrate First Class Ravi passed the order on Sunday while hearing the bail pleas of the nine accused – Krishna Hari, Narshimha Yadav, Kundan Kumar Yadav, Ajay Kumar Singh, Jitendra Singh Yadav, Raja Gurjar, Ajay Kumar Vimal alias Bantu, Saurabh Singh and Arbaz Khan. It noted that the pre-trial detention would be “a profound aberration fundamentally at odds with the bedrock axioms of criminal jurisprudence, which exalt liberty as the governing …

Rising Bharat Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Sports Icons, Tech Leaders To Take The Stage

Rising Bharat Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Sports Icons, Tech Leaders To Take The Stage

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News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Day 2 of the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 is set to begin today at around 10 am, bringing together an exceptional lineup of influential voices from across government, business, technology, economics, sustainability, entertainment and sports. Among the prominent attendees are cricketers Mithali Raj, MD Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the UK, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and Sarvam AI co-founder Pratyush Kumar. Centered on the theme “Strength Within,” the summit serves as a dynamic global forum highlighting the confidence and capability driving India’s rise. It aims to unite policymakers, industry leaders and changemakers to chart a future powered by India’s own ambition and resilience. Positioned at the intersection of national purpose and global aspiration, Rising Bharat 2026 seeks to transform inner resolve into a roadmap for excellence on the world stage, inviting participants to be part of a movement shaping a stronger, self-reliant Bharat. Follow for live updates.  Disclaimer: We …

Dharmendra Pradhan at Express Adda: ‘Textbook revisions should happen whenever society evolves’ | India News

Dharmendra Pradhan at Express Adda: ‘Textbook revisions should happen whenever society evolves’ | India News

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I have just come from Kartavya Bhavan (in Delhi), a site I consider a new pilgrimage spot for India as the nation breaks free from a colonial mindset and takes a leap forward. For the past 11 years, our government has been serving the people, and today the prime minister officially dedicated this new centre of service. To clarify a few details, Baji Raut was actually from the neighbouring princely state of Dhenkanal, though he is very much a hero of our region. I grew up in a ‘river civilisation’ in a district where both the Mahanadi and the Brahmani rivers flow. My hometown is a major industrial hub; of the 1,000 million metric tons of coal India produces, 110 million tons come from there. Growing up, I was surrounded by mines, power plants and NALCO trains. My grandfather was a soldier in the freedom struggle and my ancestors were part of the Prajamandal movement, moving to a neighbouring state in protest against the king’s taxes. This heritage of industrialisation, labour and the freedom struggle …

KTR flays govt. on SLBC work halt, faults YC protest at AI Summit

KTR flays govt. on SLBC work halt, faults YC protest at AI Summit

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HYDERABAD Working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) K.T. Rama Rao criticised the State government for its failure to resume work on the excavation of tunnel of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project after it came to a grinding halt on February 21 last year following roof collapse of the tunnel under construction burying eight workers alive. The government had failed to recover/bring out the bodies from the debris, denying the families of six persons even a last sight at the mortal remains of their dear ones as over a month-long rescue operation could find only two bodies last year. In a statement, he said on Saturday that despite repeated announcements of resuming the work ‘soon’ it was yet to begin. On the Youth Congress activists’ protest at the AI Summit in New Delhi on Friday, he said it was absolutely deplorable that they chose a global event involving the country’s reputation for the party’s petty political ‘theatrics’. Using such a global platform for protests would project the country in a poor light internationally, he …

Chinese Robodog Failure Highlights Galgotias’ Large AI Summit Booth: ‘Bigger Than 4 IITs’ — How Much Did It Cost? | India News

Chinese Robodog Failure Highlights Galgotias’ Large AI Summit Booth: ‘Bigger Than 4 IITs’ — How Much Did It Cost? | India News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 15:04 IST The exhibition space at Bharat Mandapam was reportedly leased on a first-come, first-served basis. Galgotias University was allotted 155 square metres in Hall 6. When visitors walked into Hall 6 at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, one pavilion stood out for its sheer size. Galgotias University, a private institution based in Noida, had a 155-square-metre booth, quite larger than the combined space allotted to several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The development drew attention online, especially after the university was embroiled in the robodog controversy at the same event. What Happened With The Robodog Galgotias University faced backlash after a robotic dog displayed at its stall was presented as an in-house innovation developed by its Centre of Excellence. The robot was later identified as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available quadruped developed by China-based Unitree Robotics. The product is sold globally and is not an original invention. The claim triggered criticism and raised concerns about due diligence at a government-backed event. Following the …

India enters Pax Silica, US says coalition strengthened | Business News

India enters Pax Silica, US says coalition strengthened | Business News

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As India Friday joined the Pax Silica, a US-led strategic alliance focused on securing AI and tech supply chains, US ambassador Sergio Gor said Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be visiting India “very soon, in a matter of months”. This was an indication of the recent warming of ties between the two countries after months of strained relations over the Trump administration’s tariffs on India. Gor also said that the India-US trade deal is set to be inked soon. Asked about the Quad grouping, he said, “The Quad is very important. The first meeting that Secretary Rubio had was with the Quad. And that sends a message to the world. He didn’t meet with anyone else. It was the Quad. So that’s something we’re fully engaged in. We’re actively in talks. I don’t have exact dates, but Secretary Rubio will be travelling to India very soon, in a matter of months. And so that’ll be part of the Quad, along with many other initiatives.” On the likelihood of President Donald Trump’s visit to India, …

Neha Singh’s LinkedIn Deactivated After ‘Open To Work’ Status, Galgotias Says She’s Not Suspended | India News

Neha Singh’s LinkedIn Deactivated After ‘Open To Work’ Status, Galgotias Says She’s Not Suspended | India News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 23:29 IST The LinkedIn page previously linked to Singh now shows a “404” error message stating that the page does not exist. Neha Singh’s LinkedIn bio highlighted her focus on communication skills. (Photo Credit: X) Professor Neha Singh, who found herself at the centre of a controversy during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, deactivated her LinkedIn profile, days after a row erupted over the display of a robodog at the event. The LinkedIn page previously linked to Singh now shows a “404″ error message stating that the page does not exist, indicating that the account has either been removed or made inaccessible. The development comes amid intense scrutiny following the summit, where Singh represented Galgotias University. Later, reports claimed that her LinkedIn display image showed “open to work”, indicating that the university may suspend her. However, the university clarified that Singh has not been suspended and said an internal inquiry into the incident is underway. How the Robodog Row Unfolded The controversy began after a video from the summit circulated …

‘You Want To Choke India’s Development’: BJP Tears Into Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest | India News

‘You Want To Choke India’s Development’: BJP Tears Into Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest | India News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 16:12 IST The controversy erupted after several Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members were detained for staging a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam. Indian Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi (Photo: X) The BJP on Friday launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi after Indian Youth Congress workers staged a brief protest at the high-profile AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, accusing the Congress of attempting to “choke India’s development”. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal condemned the incident, calling it an example of “Congress arrogance and frustration.” “While you want to CHOKE India’s development by peddling lies about the recent trade deals, your foot soldiers are marching shirtless at the prestigious AI Summit, attempting to embarrass 140 crore Indians globally,” said Goyal in an X post. “So, Mr. Rahul Gandhi, humiliating India to target the government is your idea of opposition?” Goyal wrote, adding that the protest was a deliberate attempt to shame India before a global audience. This is CONGRESS ARROGANCE & FRUSTRATION …

Sunder Pichai’s ‘Wow’ Moment After Sipping Bharat GI Coffee At AI Summit | Watch | India News

Sunder Pichai’s ‘Wow’ Moment After Sipping Bharat GI Coffee At AI Summit | Watch | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 23:39 IST Piyush Goyal shared the video of Pichai on his X handle and said that the world is raising a cup to Bharat GI Coffee at the AI Summit. “Wow!” says Sundar Pichai after sipping Bharat GI Coffee. (X) Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday stopped by to have a cup of coffee at the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge set up by Commerce Ministry at the India AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal shared the video of Pichai on his X handle and said that the world is raising a cup to Bharat GI Coffee at the AI Summit. “When @SundarPichai drops by for a sip, you know it’s truly worth it! The world is raising a cup to Bharat GI Coffee at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026,” Goyal said in a post on X. In another video shared by Bharat GI on X, Pichai can be heard saying ‘wow’ after he tastes the ‘monsoon malabar’ coffee. The lounge is part of the newly launched ‘Bharat …