Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Reacting to the shirtless protest by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Summit, the JD(U) on Saturday termed it the most disgraceful conduct by the Congress. Speaking to IANS, Rajiv Ranjan said, “This was the most disgraceful conduct by the Congress. They have embarrassed the entire country. It is completely unacceptable. India is emerging as a major player in AI technology, and at a time when the country is participating in international alliances like Pax Silica …
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Bhopal, Feb 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday strongly condemned the ruckus caused by the Congress Youth Wing during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and termed the protest as ‘anti-national’. “The uproar created by Congress members amidst the country’s achievements at India’s AI Impact Summit is a symbol of the unease arising from the country’s progress,” he said. The Chief Minister pointed out that while the world is acknowledging Indi…
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Central ministers from Telangana have slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a shirtless protest allegedly by the Youth Congress at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s “cheap politics, despicable actions and shameful behaviour have insulated India’s youth and entrepreneurs.”The protest was organised against Prime Minister Modi and the proposed India-US trade deal, which t…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bhupender Yadav on Friday strongly condemned the protest by members of the Indian Youth Congress during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, terming it an attempt to embarrass the nation at a time when India was showcasing its technological capabilities on the global stage.Speaking to IANS, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the demonstrators, saying, “Frustrated and insecure individuals, repeatedly …
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The atmosphere at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam shifted dramatically on Friday afternoon when a group of protesters, linked to the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), stormed the venue.As global tech leaders, policymakers, and investors gathered to discuss Artificial Intelligence, the protesters raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the proposed India-US trade deal. Some demonstrators reportedly appeared semi-clad, holding or wearing T-shirts bearing…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Delhi Police declined to give a clear explanation after members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest inside Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit on Friday.Youth Congress workers raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government over issues including unemployment, inflation and the India-US trade deal.When asked by IANS how the protesters managed to breach security at the high-profile venue, Additional DCP Anand Mishra di…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a dramatic protest inside Bharat Mandapam on Friday during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government over alleged “unemployment, inflation and the reported India-US trade deal”.According to officials, several Youth Congress workers removed their shirts and shouted slogans, including “PM is compromised”, before security personnel intervened. The protester…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent post on social media platform X, where the latter raised questions about a potential India-US trade deal involving agricultural products. In a repost of Rahul Gandhi’s query directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Vaishnaw, on Sunday, remarked, “Neither does he know trade nor does he understands technology.”This heated exchange highlights the growi…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday mounted a sharp counterattack against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the India-US trade agreement, alleging that he is attempting to “mislead” the country’s farmers by spreading “propaganda” against the deal.The reaction came after Rahul Gandhi launched a strong critique of the Centre over the trade pact with the United States, claiming that the agreement would “destroy” …
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, on Saturday, dismissed the Opposition’s claims that the India-US interim trade deal hurts domestic interests. He asserted that the agreement was negotiated from a “position of strength” as a $4 trillion economy and specifically protected the ‘Aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) sectors.He claimed that the deal was structured to balance consumer interests and export-led growth without ceding sovereignty.Terming the internal agreement “fair and …