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  After protest row, BJP claims Congress paid influencers to defame AI Summit; videos surface

  India | February 26, 2026 12:23 IST

  The controversy centres on allegations by the BJP that the Congress attempted to discredit the recent AI Impact Summit by offering Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000 to social media influencers to produce negative, scripted videos about the event.

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  Congress workers inspired by Nepal's GenZ protests, conspiracy was at play: Police on AI Summit stir

  India | February 21, 2026 14:15 IST

  Four Indian Youth Congress workers arrested in connection with their protest during the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam were produced before the Patiala House Court.

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  BJP protests Congress in Delhi, Mumbai over AI Summit chaos; black flags raised at Rahul's convoy

  India | February 21, 2026 11:09 IST

  The protest by the youth Congress during the AI Impact Summit was reportedly aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed India-US trade deal, which Rahul Gandhi opposed during the recent Budget session, claiming it was signed under external pressure.

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  OPINION | Shirtless And Shameless: Congress insulted India, not Modi

  India | February 21, 2026 10:56 IST

  On a day when India made its presence felt on the global AI stage, a handful of Youth Congress workers sought to blacken the image of the AI summit hosted by India.

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  Delhi High Court judge Pratibha Singh calls for reinvention of intellectual property in AI era

  India | February 21, 2026 10:24 IST

  Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Justice Pratibha Singh said existing intellectual property frameworks, designed to reward human creativity, are now being challenged by the growth of artificial intelligence.

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  Youth Congress workers detained over shirtless protest at AI Summit, BJP calls it 'national shame'

  India | February 20, 2026 15:31 IST

  A senior police officer said that around 10 people were detained when they were protesting at the AI Summit. "They were removed immediately and were taken to Tilak Marg police station. No one will be allowed to breach law and order situation," the officer said.

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  OPINION | How will AI change India?

  India | February 20, 2026 10:20 IST

  At the India AI Impact Summit, Emmanuel Macron said no other country could do what India did by creating digital ID for 1.4 billion people through a payment system, where 20 billion transactions are processed every month.

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  French President Macron visits Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi | Video

  India | February 19, 2026 21:54 IST

  French President Macron arrived in Mumbai, with his wife and First Lady Brigitte Macron, on Tuesday. During his visit, he attended the AI Impact Summit 2026 and held key bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  PM Modi presents India's MANAV AI vision, bats for ethical, inclusive use at mega summit

  India | February 19, 2026 23:51 IST

  Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that MANAV, the Hindi word for “human”, is an acronym that represents five core principles guiding India’s approach to artificial intelligence.

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  Bill Gates will not deliver keynote address at India AI Summit amid Epstein files row

  India | February 19, 2026 9:38 IST

  Bill Gates is facing public ire after his name surfaced in Epstein files, released by the US Justice Department.

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  AI Impact Summit: Tech bosses throng mega event, delve on benefits to Global South

  India | February 19, 2026 23:48 IST

  India Impact AI Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026, spoke about AI and its implications, highlighting India's vision of ensuring the democratisation of this technology to all its citizens.

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  'When friends connect': Macron shares AI-generated 'heart' photo with PM Modi ahead of AI Summit

  India | February 18, 2026 22:57 IST

  India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20. It is anchored in three foundational pillars, or 'Sutras': People, Planet, and Progress.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam today

  India | February 19, 2026 0:00 IST

  India AI Impact Summit 2026: Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the leaders of various countries participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

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  India sets Guinness World Record with 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges in 24 hours at AI Summit

  India | February 18, 2026 20:45 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the record-setting participation, far exceeding the initial target of 5,000 pledges, reflects strong public engagement and growing awareness around responsible AI adoption.

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  Two contractual staff arrested for stealing wearable devices from AI summit at Bharat Mandapam

  India | February 18, 2026 19:51 IST

  Police said CCTV footage from the venue was examined and technical surveillance was mounted, leading to the identification and apprehension of the two accused.

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  Galgotias University ordered to vacate India AI Summit venue amid row over China-bought robot dog

  India | February 18, 2026 13:18 IST

  The robot dog presented by Galgotias University as their own at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was found to be manufactured by a Chinese company named Unitree. This triggered intense backlash and ultimately action from the Centre.

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  Brazilian President Lula da Silva to visit from February 18: What's on the agenda?

  India | April 06, 2026 11:59 IST

  The state visit of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to India will be held from February 18–22, where he participate in the AI Summit in New Delhi. His is coming to India following an invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by a large delegation.

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  French President Macron's healthy start in India, seen jogging on Mumbai streets | Watch video

  India | February 17, 2026 16:37 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off the day with a jog at the Marine Drive promenade. He was accompanied by his security personnel.

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  AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

  India | February 16, 2026 21:55 IST

  India AI Impact Summit 2026: The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is being held from 16th to 20th February 2026, alongside the India AI Impact Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya.

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  Why India AI summit has drawn world leaders and tech CEOs in Delhi?

  Technology | February 16, 2026 11:00 IST

  New Delhi will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19-20, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Global leaders including Bill Gates, Emmanuel Macron, Sam Altman and top CEOs will discuss AI governance, inclusion, innovation and a possible consensus declaration.