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“Congress' arrogance and frustration on display”: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to "humiliate India" after members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at the AI Summit in the national capital.

2026-02-20T10:01:11.631587+00:00 IST

India key player in global AI landscape, says Vice President

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasised that AI enhances accuracy and generates widespread societal benefits, thereby ensuring good governance, as he met with a group of CEOs and delegates participating in the India AI Summit 2026 at Upa Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2026-02-20T09:59:04.032564+00:00 IST

Delhi HC grants bail in NDPS case

The case dates back to August 10, 2025, when an accident allegedly involving a Mahindra Thar vehicle led to the death of two persons.

2026-02-20T09:42:51.438991+00:00 IST

Non-earning wife entitled to maintenance despite education: HC

Delhi High Court ruled that a non-earning wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for being educated, holding that managing a household and raising a child are real contributions. The court directed Rs 50,000 monthly to the wife and Rs 40,000 to the child, rejecting the argument that non-employment equals "idleness."

2026-02-20T09:42:21.703222+00:00 IST

CBI arrests proclaimed offender in disproportionate assets case

The case was registered on June 17, 2008, against Chandra Shekhar, then GM, BSNL, Rohtak, Santosh Kumar and others on allegations of conspiracy, cheating and forgery.

2026-02-20T09:39:59.984449+00:00 IST

‘Kerala Story 2’ is bid to defame state, says MB Rajesh

Speaking to ANI here, Rajesh said, "This film is a planned effort to defame and malign Kerala. Those who are propagating such fake stories about Kerala don't understand the real Kerala story."

2026-02-20T09:34:33.265539+00:00 IST

"Legal action underway," Delhi Police

He said the protestors were wearing sweaters and jackets over objectionable T-shirts. Near Hall Number 5, one of them removed his outer clothing and waved the T-shirt in protest. The official added that appropriate legal action is being taken and that those detained are being identified.

2026-02-20T09:32:21.186092+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah dedicates IFFCO's Sulphuric Acid Plant-3 to nation

Speaking on the occasion on Friday, Union Minister Amit Shah said that in the coming days, the Ministry of Cooperation of the Government of India and the Government of Odisha will work together to improve rural livelihoods in the state.

2026-03-07T06:37:34.280212+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand cabinet approves Public Gambling Prevention Bill

Under the proposed legislation, any individual found guilty of gambling or facilitating gambling activities may face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of three months to a maximum of five years, along with fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10 lakh.

2026-03-07T06:19:54.386350+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends greetings on Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026

PM Modi said that this initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to quality medicines at affordable prices. Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, countless families are saving on healthcare expenses and receiving proper treatment, Modi added.

2026-03-07T06:11:32.399469+00:00 IST

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BJP submits memorandum to HP governor over youth Congress workers

The BJP delegation urged the Governor to intervene in the matter and sought an appropriate inquiry and necessary action. The three Youth Congress members were arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with a protest held in the national capital.

2026-02-26T15:35:21.830067+00:00 IST

Maharashtra DyCM Sunetra Pawar appointed as NCP chief

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar was elected as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National President on Thursday, announced by party leader Praful Patel.

2026-02-26T15:06:49.556917+00:00 IST

K Muraleedharan calls attack on Veena George "cooked-up" story

"Yesterday's issue was a cooked-up story. Everybody had seen on the CCTV that only 5% demonstrated with the black flag, and the minister was very angry and she went to attack the KSU workers. The police then prevented her from doing so... Our request is for an expert medical team from the All India Medical Institute to come here and check the minister's issue... Then we would accept the report... They want to divert attention from the present issues... The story was cooked up by the chief minister," Muraleedharan told ANI.

2026-02-26T14:22:27.529267+00:00 IST

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"Visit Kyoto to where Kashi lags": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and said that the UP CM must visit Kyoto during his upcoming Japan trip and understand why the government could not develop Varanasi on similar lines.

2026-02-20T09:27:07.006363+00:00 IST

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"MK Stalin Should Return as Chief Minister”: Ayyappan

OPS-supporting MLA Ayyappan stated in the Assembly that M K Stalin must once again become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. With the blessings of Puratchi Thalaivar M. G. Ramachandran and Puratchi Thalaivi Amma J. Jayalalithaa, and with the good wishes of our elder brother O. Panneerselvam, I extend my thanks.

2026-02-20T09:20:29.654703+00:00 IST

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"Youth Congress are Rahul Gandhi's soldiers," IYC President

Speaking to ANI, Chib said, "Today, Youth Congress members went to the AI Summit and raised slogans, 'PM is compromised.' This anger isn't just from our Youth Congress members. It's from every young person who is unemployed today, and every single one of them knows that our Prime Minister is compromised."

2026-02-20T09:17:51.582364+00:00 IST

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8 arrested after stone pelting during Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Bagalkote Superintendent of Police Sidharth Goel said the incident occurred at around 10:06 pm on February 19, shortly before the procession reached a mosque. Prayers at the mosque had concluded by around 9:30 pm, though a few people were still inside at the time.

2026-02-20T09:04:45.059804+00:00 IST

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PMK dispute in court, judge advises civil remedy as resolution

PMK founder S Ramadoss approached Madras High Court seeking to freeze the party's 'mango' symbol amid a factional dispute with his son R Anbumani. The court advised approaching a civil court, observing that the Election Commission doesn't interfere in internal matters of registered unrecognised parties, and ruled there will be no restriction on Anbumani signing candidate forms for the upcoming Assembly elections.

2026-02-20T09:04:17.027314+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC directs Jaideep Singh Senger to surrender by tomorrow

Kuldeep Singh Sengar is serving 10 years sentence in the custodial death case and a life sentence in the minor rape case. His appeals in both cases are pending before the Delhi High Court.

2026-02-20T09:01:30.434912+00:00 IST

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Commission practice exists, must be stopped: Satish Jarkiholi

Addressing a press conference on Friday, Jarkiholi said, "It was there yesterday, it is there today, and it will be there tomorrow. It's difficult to figure out at what level it's happening. Someone is on one side, someone is on the other... It's there today, and it will be there tomorrow. We need to put a stop to this."

2026-02-20T08:57:35.238545+00:00 IST

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"Characterless, brainless..": BJP slams youth congress 'Shirtless

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday lambasted the Congress party for its protest against the AI Impact Summit, branding it as "characterless, brainless, and emotionless," even as Indian Youth Congress activists staged a dramatic shirtless demonstration at Bharat Mandapam, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the AI Summit.

2026-02-20T08:55:26.276978+00:00 IST

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PM Modi ‘trapped’ in political grips; Rahul Gandhi

Posting a video on X, Gandhi explained the analogy, stating, "A lot of people have asked me why I used a Jiu-jitsu analogy in my Parliament speech. And the reason I used the idea of grips and a choke is because these exist in the sport of Jiu-jitsu, and it's how you control an opponent." He added that similar methods exist in politics but are not visible to the public.

2026-02-20T08:40:17.856327+00:00 IST

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"We need climate-proof agriculture, and AI has potential to do that": Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted the potential role of artificial intelligence in achieving climate-proof agriculture and cited the state's MahaVISTAAR AI initiative that seeks to provides "one-stop solution" to farmers.

2026-02-20T08:33:49.410086+00:00 IST

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Supreme Court dresses down AP

The Court was hearing an appeal filed by YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar, who was arrested in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Dalit youth Veedhi Subramanyam in Kakinada in May 2023.

2026-02-20T08:33:42.138067+00:00 IST

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Youth Congress stages 'shirtless' protest stunt at AI summit

During the protest, party workers removed their shirts as a mark of dissent. In a statement, the Indian Youth Congress said its workers were protesting against a "compromised Prime Minister who has traded the identity of the country at the AI Summit." Police later detained the protesters.

2026-02-20T08:32:08.085385+00:00 IST

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TVK rules out alliance with "ideological opponent" BJP

Speaking to ANI, he said it takes courage to name both the ruling party in the state and the ruling party at the Centre as adversaries. Raj claimed that pressure had been exerted by the Union government, but Vijay's position remained firm, recalling his statement at Mamallapuram that there would be no alliance with communal forces. He said such a stand leaves no room for claims that Vijay has not spoken against the BJP.

2026-02-20T08:13:31.742048+00:00 IST

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JK CM Omar Abdullah clarifies DC Kishtwar’s order on charity

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday defended the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner's order regulating donations during Ramadan, saying it was issued after consultations with Muslim community leaders to prevent fake NGOs from collecting money.

2026-02-20T08:02:52.451559+00:00 IST