BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘topless, brainless’ Youth Congress as Gen-Z fury erupts over AI Impact Summit 2026
India’s youth, particularly Gen-Z, are seething with anger over actions taken by Congress party workers on Friday (February 20) at Rahul Gandhi’s behest, viewing it as a blatant attempt to undermine the nation’s global image during a prestigious international event. The controversy unfolded at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, where Youth Congress activists staged a provocative shirtless protest, leading to swift police action and a fierce backlash from across the political spectrum.
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AI can accelerate global growth by 0.8%, India’s Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday said artificial intelligence can lift global growth by 0.8 per cent, and India’s goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat or a developed nation is achievable. Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit here, Georgieva said a research by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that AI has the potential to significantly accelerate global growth.
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SC intervenes in West Bengal SIR impasse, appoints judicial officers to oversee claims on voter list revisions
The Supreme Court of India (SC) stepped in to resolve a standoff between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Government of West Bengal over the deputation and rank of officers for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The Court on Friday (February 20) observed that it was ‘nearly impossible’ for it to determine the prescribed rank of officials to be deployed by either side, given the extraordinary nature of the circumstances surrounding the proceedings.
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Delhi Police on Youth Congress protest: ‘Legal action underway, those detained are being identified’
Delhi Police on Friday said they have initiated legal action against cadre of the Youth Congress who were protesting ‘shirtless’ at the Bharat Manadapam on Friday. Additional Commissioner of Police Devesh Mahla said the incident took place at around 12:30 pm and that the protestors had registered for the summit online.
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French President Macron visits Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi | Video
French President Emmanuel Macron visited and offered prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi. Macron, who was in India to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, on Wednesday visited the Gurdwara along with his wife and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan brings ‘Pretty Woman’ magic back to the red carpet in archival couture
Kareena Kapoor Khan has always known the language of red carpet fashion. At the ceremony for The Hollywood Reporter ICON Award, the actress opted for fashion history over fashion trends, making an appearance in a rare archival look created by Rhea Kapoor.
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Delhi LG Vinai Saxena, CM Rekha Gupta inaugurate 25 new Atal Canteens in national capital
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, and the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, inaugurated 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital on Thursday. The canteens were launched digitally from Nursery Basti in Krishna Nagar. With this addition, the total number of Atal Canteens in Delhi has increased to 71. Following the inauguration, the Lieutenant Governor, the Chief Minister and other dignitaries sat with members of the public and partook of a meal at the canteen.
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Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon dies while playing football
Meghalaya Lok Sabha MP and Voice of the People Party (VPP) leader Ricky Andrew J Syngkon passed away in Shillong on Thursday evening, shortly after collapsing while playing futsal, party officials said.
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AI Summit 2026: IIT Kanpur’s robodog steals spotlight as a game-changing disaster response machine | VIDEO
A quadruped robotic dog (Robodog) developed by students of IIT Kanpur drew massive attention at the AI Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The innovative machine, designed to operate in hazardous environments, was showcased as one of the summit’s most compelling technological demonstrations. Its capabilities make it particularly useful at construction sites, oxygen-deficient zones and areas where engineering inspections are difficult or unsafe for humans.
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