THE HEADLINES: –
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw terms AI Impact Summit a grand success on many fronts; Highlights more than 250 billion dollars for infra-related investment pledges committed at the Summit.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, Centre is spearheading development works in border areas including Indo-Pakistan border; Launches Vibrant Villages Programme 2.0 at Nathunpur village in Assam.
- Supreme Court directs deployment of serving and former district judges to assist Election Commission in SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
- US Supreme Court terms President Donald Trump’s sweeping Tariffs on countries as illegal.
- In ICC T20 World Cup, last Group B Match between Australia and Oman underway in Sri Lanka.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a bilateral meeting with Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Prince Alois in New Delhi on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. External Affairs Ministry said that during the meeting both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation in various areas. The Prime Minister also held a bilateral meeting with President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini on the sidelines of the summit. They reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in areas including trade and investment, digital technologies, defence, space, energy, culture and people-to-people linkages. Prime Minister Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the sidelines of the Summit. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said they discussed avenues of cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy and more. The leaders also took stock of the progress in India-Sri Lanka relations in recent times.
Prime Minister also held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of the Summit. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to work closely to further strengthen India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership particularly in harnessing emerging technologies for the progress and prosperity of peoples of both countries. During the meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres Prime Minister Modi, exchanged perspectives on UN reforms, especially giving greater voice to the Global South.
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Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said the AI Impact Summit has been a grand success on many fronts. Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, Mr Vaishnaw said more than five lakh visitors have enjoyed this exhibition, learned a lot, and interacted with many experts from the world. He elaborated that practically every major AI player in the world participated in large numbers. More from our Correspondent:-
“The fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi saw global technology executives, policymakers, and industry leaders demonstrate India’s growing AI capabilities through several discussions. India today formally joined the Pax Silica coalition, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of strategic technology and supply chain cooperation between India and the United States. Addressing the concluding press conference of the summit, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the event witnessed participation of over 5 lakh visitors and every major AI player in the world became part of the global event. He said, during the summit investments pledges have already crossed 250 billion dollars for the infra related investments.
For the New Delhi Declaration, Mr Vaishnaw said that signatories have crossed 70 and all major countries have signed. He added that by the time the summit concludes tomorrow, the numbers can cross eighty.
Tomorrow is the last day of India AI Impact Expo. Government extended the expo for one more day because of the overwhelming response from exhibitors, innovators, and visitors. This will allow more students, professionals and general visitors to interact with exhibitors to understand practical deployment models, data security standards, compliance mechanisms and real-world impact of AI. Aman Yadav, Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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BJP today hit out at congress party for its protest during AI Impact Summit-2026 in New Delhi. Addressing a Press Conference in the National Capital, BJP National Spokesperson Dr. Sambit Patra alleged that the Congress party is against the idea of India. He said that four people have been arrested including the National Secretary of Youth Congress. Mr Patra claimed that the alleged act is not an experiment but a deliberate attempt to malign the country’s image. The BJP spokesperson also accused the Congress of lacking the insight to recognize that India is hosting this AI summit, and not BJP.
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a general advisory for tomorrow in view of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The advisory outlines revised access arrangements and security protocols for registered delegates. According to the advisory, entry will be permitted through Gate Number 4 for drop off by cabs and Gate Number 10 for delegates arriving by metro from 9:15 AM onwards. For the exhibitors the gates will be open at 8 AM.
The Ministry also said that media centre will not be operational tomorrow.
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Home Minister Amit Shah today launched the Vibrant Village Programme 2.0 at Nathunpur in the Indo-Bangladesh border area of Katigara in Cachar district of Assam. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Shah said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several steps for the development of border areas. He said, such programs would be organized in 334 blocks and in about 1 thousand 954 villages in 17 states of the country as well as in 140 border villages in Assam. He also said that development works have also started in 334 blocks and in about 2 thousand villages along the Indo-Pakistan border. Terming the illegal encroachment a biggest problem in Assam, the Home Minister said, encroachers have occupied several villages. He said the Bharatiya Janata Party government has taken effective steps to stop encroachment in the last 10 years.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah today inaugurated the Joint Regional Official Language Conference (Rajbhasha Sammelan) for the Eastern, North-Eastern and Northern Regions in Agartala. The conference was organised by the Department of Official Language. Addressing the conference the Union Minister asserted that in Tripura, all three languages – Hindi, Bengali and Kokborok are spoken fluently and there has never been any conflict over language issue in the state.
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The Supreme Court today directed the deployment of serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed a slew of fresh directions to ensure completion of the special intensive revision (SIR) process in the state. The bench ordered deputation of judicial officers for adjudication of claims and objections of persons put under logical discrepancy list. It asked the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to spare the judicial officers and find former judges to assist in SIR work as it took serious note of the state government not sparing enough grade ‘A’ officers for the revision exercise
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The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law. The ruling is seen as a significant blow to the president’s signature economic policy.The Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs in a 6-3 majority. In its ruling, the US Supreme Court said that Mr Trump exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs through a law reserved for a national emergency. Earlier the high court rules the International Emergency Economic Powers Act “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that ruled Mr. Trump’s tariffs were illegal.
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today said that both India and the United States are working to finalize the mutually beneficial trade agreement. Addressing the media in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that a delegation, led by the chief negotiator, will visit the US next week.
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Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today met his Brazilian counterpart Frederico de Siqueira Filho in the National Capital. In a social media post, Mr Scindia said India and Brazil are committed to further deepening strategic digital partnership, working together to expand connectivity, bridge the digital divide and ensure resilient, affordable and inclusive access for every citizen. He added that both countries are looking forward to co-learning and exchanging best practices to strengthen digital ecosystems.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture project in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority in Uttar Pradesh through a video conferencing tomorrow. The project is aligned with the government’s efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependence, and build resilient global supply chains. With this initiative, country’s semiconductor ecosystem will receive a major boost, fostering innovation, skill development, and technology transfer.
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The combined Index of Eight Core Industries registered growth of 4 per cent in January this year on an annual basis. The index eased from a revised 4.7 per cent in December and 5.1 per cent from January in the previous year. According to the data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, the moderation reflects continued weakness in energy-related sectors even as steel, cement and electricity maintained positive momentum.
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is on the right track and exports will play a key role in sustaining the country’s position as the fastest growing large economy over the next 25 years. He said this while launching seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission aimed at strengthening MSME exports in New Delhi.
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In Nigeria, 33 people were killed in a coordinated attacks by armed militant group on a district in northwest part of the country. The assault occurred on Wednesday in the Biu community of Kebbi state, according to police. Authorities said the attackers crossed into the area from neighboring Sokoto state, where parts of the territory are occupied by the Lakurawa insurgent group. Preliminary investigations indicate the militants entered the community to rustle cattle. Security personnel have since been deployed to restore peace and maintain order.
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In ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, last Group B Match is underway between Australia and Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. Chasing a target of 105 runs set by Oman, Australia were 75 for No loss in 6.2 overs, when reports last came in. Earlier, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. Oman were all out for 104 in 16.2 overs.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN: –
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw terms AI Impact Summit a grand success on many fronts; Highlights more than 250 billion dollars for infra-related investment pledges committed at the Summit.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, Centre is spearheading development works in border areas including Indo-Pakistan border; Launches Vibrant Villages Programme 2.0 at Nathunpur village in Assam.
- Supreme Court directs deployment of serving and former district judges to assist Election Commission in SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
- US Supreme Court terms President Donald Trump’s sweeping Tariffs on countries as illegal.
- In ICC T20 World Cup, last Group B Match between Australia and Oman is underway in Sri Lanka.
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