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The Indian National Congress is facing fresh turmoil in Assam after former APCC chief Bhupen Kumar Borah announced his resignation from the party. Borah declared on Monday that he was stepping down from the Congress, triggering intense political speculation across the state. Shortly after his announcement, some local party leaders claimed that he had spoken with Rahul Gandhi and reconsidered his decision.

AI Impact Summit 2026 has been receiving a great footfall, even on the third day. And, after witnessing the overwhelming response from visitors and exhibitors, the government has officially extended the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by one additional day. The summit, which was originally scheduled to conclude on February 20, will now continue through February 21.

India cricketer Ishan Kishan is in the headlines not only for her heroics on the field but off it too. Ahead of the game against Pakistan, Kishan’s grandfather opened up on the cricketer’s marriage while confirming that Aditi Hundia is his girlfriend. However, Kishan’s mother, Suchitra Devi, has denied reports of a marriage soon stating that her son is not old enough to get married and that he will focus on cricket for now.

Salim Khan hospitalised at Lilavati: Salman Khan arrives late night; Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Dutt visit

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

Grammy Award-winning singer SZA , pronounced siz-uh, left many surprised after she was seen at Sadhguru’s Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on February 15. Known globally for her music, the American singer-songwriter’s presence at the spiritual generated buzz online.

India is hosting its first AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam (New Delhi). The event will start on February 19 and will last till February 20. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is running the show, with support from the Government of India. All the leading tech players worldwide have gathered and are sharing their plans, understanding and future of AI in different segments – majorly in health, education and technology. Here are the live updates from day 2 to keep you up with the current happenings and major…

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has uncovered a major international oil smuggling operation in the western maritime region off Mumbai. In a high-tech mission, three foreign vessels carrying large quantities of oil and oil-based cargo were intercepted and seized. Officials said the ships were allegedly sourcing cheap oil from conflict-affected countries like Russia and Iran and transferring it mid-sea to motor tankers in international waters. 

Facing sustained criticism in Bangladesh over failure to fully restore democratic normalcy and ensure protection of vulnerable minorities, outgoing interim adviser Muhammad Yunus once again invoked the rhetoric of the “Seven Sisters” in his departing address to the nation, pointedly omitting any direct reference to India.

Around a dozen MoUs, defence ties in the wake of the new Rafale deal, and trade talks, besides discussions on a range of sector will take centre stage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai today. The two leaders are set to review progress in the India-France strategic partnership and chart the course for future cooperation.