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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could lift global growth by 0.8 per cent and make India’s Viksit Bharat goal achievable, while warning of significant job market disruptions.

AI can lift global growth by 0.8 pc; India's Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could lift global growth by 0.8 per cent and make India&rsquo;s Viksit Bharat goal achievable, while warning of significant job market disruptions.

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.&nbsp;
Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Georgieva said a research by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that AI has the potential to significantly accelerate global growth.&nbsp;
"We did some research and here is the answer. Based on what we know, AI can lift up global growth by almost a percentage point. We say 0.8 per cent... It would mean that the world would grow faster than it did before the COVID pandemic," she said. Faster economic growth is "fantastic" for creating more opportunities and more jobs, she added.&nbsp;
"This is the magnitude that we see for India, and it would mean that India's Viksit Bharat is achievable," Georgieva said.&nbsp;
India has an aspiration of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 and achieving USD 30 trillion economy. At the same time, the IMF MD also cautioned that AI poses significant risks for the job market.&nbsp;
"We calculated this risk is very high. We actually see the impact of AI...like a tsunami. Globally, 40 per cent of jobs will be affected by AI...In emerging markets, 40 per cent, but in advanced economies, 60 per cent," she said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that Congress left Assam’s borders vulnerable to infiltration and said the BJP government has addressed the issue, as he launched the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme in Cachar.

Congress left borders open, leading to infiltration in Assam, alleges Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that Congress left Assam&rsquo;s borders vulnerable to infiltration and said the BJP government has addressed the issue, as he launched the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme in Cachar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress of leaving the country's borders open, which led to infiltration in Assam, and asserted that the BJP government, headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has effectively dealt with the problem.
Addressing a programme in Assam's Cachar district, Shah also alleged that the Congress did not initiate any development programme during its rule in the state, but "now 14 kms of road are being constructed daily, which is the highest in the country".
He launched the second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) from the Cachar district, which will cover 15 states and 2 Union Territories across the country.
Shah said the development of border villages of the country is a priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the programme is "a step towards achieving this goal".
The programme has been launched to stop migration from the border villages and prevent infiltration through these international boundaries, Shah said.
He also said the Rs 6900-crore second phase of the VVP will cover 1954 villages across the country.
"In the last 10 years, the BJP has ensured Assam's development and will make the state flood-free in the next five years," he added.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre over the interim US trade deal, alleging an “abject surrender” and warning that India risks becoming a “data colony.”

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul Gandhi on India-US trade deal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre over the interim US trade deal, alleging an &ldquo;abject surrender&rdquo; and warning that India risks becoming a &ldquo;data colony.&rdquo;

Stepping up his attack on the government over the interim US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the answer to why Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to a deal, where India gives so much and appears to get so little, and make an "abject surrender" lies in the "grips" and "chokes" placed on him.
The leader of opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha also claimed that with this deal, India is going to become a "data colony".
Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of a sell-out through the deal, posted a video on X in which he invoked his recent speech in Parliament in which he had drawn a Jiu-Jitsu analogy.
In his post on X, Gandhi said, "Why did I use a Jiu-Jitsu analogy in my Parliament speech on the trade deal? Why were our farmers sacrificed to please the Americans? Why was India's energy security compromised by allowing the US to dictate our oil supplies?"
"Why agree to increase US imports by $100 billion a year without a reciprocal promise? Why did I say this deal could turn India into a data colony? Why would Modi ji agree to a deal where India gives so much and appears to get so little? The answer to this abject surrender lies in the "grips" and "chokes" placed on the PM."
In the video, Gandhi said a lot of people have asked him why he used a Jiu-Jitsu analogy in his Parliament speech.
"The reason I used the idea of a grip and a choke is because these exist in Jiu-Jitsu and how you control an opponent in that sport. But they also exist in the political realm. And in my experience of politics, I have seen political grips and political chokes are mostly hidden. The average person cannot see them," he said.
"And you have to look carefully to see where the choke is being applied and where the grips are placed. So that was the idea behind using this. It expressed very powerfully what our prime minister is going through," he said.
The LoP said that on the one hand is the criminal case against businessman Gautam Adani in the US and on the other hand is the Epstein scandal.
"Three million files not released. We all know that (Union minister) Hardeep Puri is involved in the files, we know Mr. Anil Ambani is involved in the files and we also know the prime minister's name appears and the PM is most likely involved in the files," he said.
On the other side, there is China, Gandhi said and referred to the unreleased book of former Army chief MM Naravane.
"So on one side there is the Chinese who are sitting in our border and on the other side there is the US. Our PM is torn between these grips. He is trapped, everybody knows it, everybody can see it. The problem is that the real grip on Mr Narendra Modi is the fake image that he has built, that has been built for him, an image that has required huge amounts of money," he said.
"The key to that image is now in the hands of the US and that is why Indian farmers are going to suffer, Indian textile is going to suffer, we will be forced to buy imports from the US."
"But most important is the data. The fact that our data is being handed over by Mr Narendra Modi to American companies, to the US, for a pittance. Mark my words, we are going to become a data colony. Why did a country of the size of India hand away everything, including our data, textile industry and our agriculture sector, for what and why? The answer is in the grips and chokes that are applied on the PM," Gandhi added.
The Congress has alleged that Modi has "surrendered" before US President Donald Trump in agreeing to the deal, which, it claimed, will "devastate" the livelihoods of crores of farmers across states and sacrifice India's energy security, digital sovereignty and economic self-reliance.
It said trade agreements should not become a path to slavery by "sacrificing a country's sovereignty", and asserted that national interest cannot be mortgaged under the guise of a trade pact.

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will visit Gujarat on February 21–22 for meetings, public engagements and events linked to upcoming local body elections.

Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann to visit Gujarat on two-day tour ahead of local polls

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will visit Gujarat on February 21&ndash;22 for meetings, public engagements and events linked to upcoming local body elections.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are scheduled to visit Gujarat on a two-day tour beginning February 21, party leaders said.
AAP State Organisation General Secretary Manoj Sorathiya stated that Kejriwal and Mann will arrive in the state on Friday for meetings and public engagements. According to Sorathiya, Kejriwal will land at Ahmedabad Airport and address the media upon arrival.&nbsp;
The two leaders are also expected to hold a meeting with AAP&rsquo;s state leadership to discuss organisational matters, particularly in view of the upcoming local self-government elections. The party has already announced its election committee for the polls.
On Sunday, February 22, Kejriwal and Mann are scheduled to travel to Bhavnagar, where they will attend a mass wedding ceremony organised by the Mandhata Group under the leadership of AAP National Joint Secretary Rajubhai Solanki.
Later in the day, the two leaders will visit Pache village in Vallabhipur taluka to participate in and offer prayers at the consecration ceremony of the Murlidhar Temple. They are also expected to attend a discourse by speaker Ramesh Oza during the visit.
The visit comes as AAP steps up preparations for local body elections in Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roundtable with CEOs of leading AI and deeptech startups to explore the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, healthcare, education and other key sectors.

PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with CEOs of AI & deeptech startups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roundtable with CEOs of leading AI and deeptech startups to explore the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, healthcare, education and other key sectors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sectors like agriculture, environmental protection, and promoting higher education in mother tongue, among others, with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups.
CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups presented their ideas and work at a roundtable meeting with the prime minister.
Modi underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India's needs, said a statement from Prime Minister's Office.
Referring to UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, he expressed confidence in Indian companies and encouraged trust in domestic products. He also spoke about expanding private participation in the space sector and noted strong investor interest in Indian startups.
Modi discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like in agriculture and environmental protection, including monitoring crop productivity and fertilizer usage to safeguard soil health.
Stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, he called for expanding the AI tools for higher education in mother tongue. Modi also congratulated innovators for taking bold risks and building impactful solutions.
In healthcare, the PMO said they use AI for advanced diagnostics, gene therapy, and efficient patient record management to extend quality care to the last mile.
In agriculture, they leverage geospatial and underwater intelligence to boost productivity and help manage climate risks.
The group also included ventures focused on cybersecurity, ethical AI, space, social empowerment through vernacular access to justice and education, and modernising legacy systems to strengthen enterprise productivity.
"Together, they reflect an ecosystem addressing local needs while building global leadership in AI-driven innovation," the statement added.
It further said AI startups praised India's sustained push to strengthen its artificial intelligence ecosystem.
"They highlighted the sector's rapid expansion and immense untapped potential, noting that the global momentum of AI innovation and deployment is increasingly shifting toward India," it said.
The startups noted that the country now offers a supportive and dynamic environment for AI advancement, firmly establishing its presence on the global AI landscape.
The participants also lauded the India AI Impact Summit, describing it as a reflection of the country's growing stature in shaping the global conversations around AI.
The roundtable meeting was attended by CEOs and founders of Abridge, Adalat AI, BrainSightAI, Credo AI, Eka Care, Glean, Innogle, Invideo, Miko, Origin, Prophaze, Rasen, Rubrik, SatSure, Supernova and Sypha AI.
Principal Secretary P K Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das and Minister of State Jitin Prasada were also present during the meeting.

The Aam Aadmi Party announced a 10-member Gujarat State Election Committee ahead of the upcoming local self-government elections, outlining its zonal structure and two-level candidate selection process as it prepares to contest independently.

AAP forms 10-member Gujarat State Election Committee for local body polls

The Aam Aadmi Party announced a 10-member Gujarat State Election Committee ahead of the upcoming local self-government elections, outlining its zonal structure and two-level candidate selection process as it prepares to contest independently.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced the formation of a 10-member Gujarat State Election Committee in view of the upcoming local self-government elections in the state.
The announcement was made at a press conference addressed by AAP Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi and State Organisation General Secretary Manoj Sorathiya.
According to the party, Isudan Gadhvi has been appointed Chairman of the Gujarat State Election Committee. Speaking at the press conference, Manoj Sorathiya said that the tenure of local self-government institutions in Gujarat is nearing completion and elections are likely to be announced soon. He noted that there is a possibility of the election announcement by the end of March.
Sorathiya also referred to the presentation of the state budget in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday and said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has been completed. He stated that the new voter list has been published and the process of necessary corrections has also been concluded, indicating that there may not be a prolonged wait for the elections.
The party said it intends to contest the local body polls independently on all seats and that organisational work is underway across the state. With the approval of the party&rsquo;s National Executive and Political Affairs Committee (PAC), the Gujarat State Election Committee has been constituted. The committee has been formed under the guidance of Arvind Kejriwal, with involvement from Gujarat In-charge Gopal Rai, Co-in-charge Durgesh Pathak and Co-in-charge Gulabsinh Yadav.
The 10-member State Election Committee includes:
<ul>
<li>Isudan Gadhvi (Chairman)</li>
<li>Gopal Italia (MLA)</li>
<li>Chaitar Vasava (MLA)</li>
<li>Hemant Khava (MLA)</li>
<li>Manoj Sorathiya</li>
<li>Pravin Ram</li>
<li>Sagar Rabari</li>
<li>Raju Solanki</li>
<li>Rakesh Hirpara</li>
<li>Samat Gadhvi</li>
</ul>
AAP also announced that it has structured its organisation into seven zones across Gujarat: North Gujarat, Central Gujarat, West Gujarat, Saurashtra Zone-1, Saurashtra Zone-2, South Gujarat and Kutch Zone. Zonal committees will be formed in each region. These committees will include positions such as Zonal President, Zonal In-charge and Co-in-charge, Lok Sabha In-charge and Co-in-charge, Coordinators, District President, City President, Assembly In-charge and Coordinators.
The party outlined a two-level process for candidate selection and election strategy. In the first stage, zonal committees will scrutinise potential candidates and forward suitable names to the state-level committee. The state committee will then conduct a detailed review and send the final list to the National Executive and PAC for approval. Candidates will be announced after receiving approval.
During the press conference, Sorathiya described the upcoming local self-government elections as a significant political contest ahead of the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections. He said the party plans to field candidates in Taluka Panchayat, District Panchayat, Municipality and Municipal Corporation elections.
According to the party, with the formation of the committees, the candidate selection process has commenced, and candidates for all seats are expected to be announced within the next month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, discussing India’s AI initiatives and potential collaboration with students and professionals.

PM Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai, discusses AI collaborations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, discussing India&rsquo;s AI initiatives and potential collaboration with students and professionals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a meeting with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc, and discussed the work India is doing in artificial intelligence and how the technology giant can work with Indian students and professionals in this field.
Pichai is in New Delhi to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, which is being held at Bharat Mandapam here alongside an expo.&nbsp;
"It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Talked about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with our talented students and professionals in this field," Modi wrote on X.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Talked about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with our talented students and professionals in this field.<a href="https://twitter.com/sundarpichai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sundarpichai</a> <a href="https://t.co/lUCzOn0LSh">pic.twitter.com/lUCzOn0LSh</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2024030030024622539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2026</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
The prime minister on Monday visited the India AI Impact Expo here, featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.&nbsp;
Over 20 heads of state, 60 ministers and 500 global AI leaders are attending the summit.&nbsp;

The father of the juvenile accused in the Dwarka accident said the family is cooperating with police and clarified the SUV was part of their commercial fleet.

Dwarka crash: Accused minor’s father says family ‘deeply grief-stricken’, vows cooperation

The father of the juvenile accused in the Dwarka accident said the family is cooperating with police and clarified the SUV was part of their commercial fleet.

The father of the minor accused in the recent SUV accident in Delhi's Dwarka has expressed deep remorse over the incident, apologising to the victim's mother and saying he is "ready to abide by the decision of the judiciary".
The accident occurred in Dwarka area on February 3 when a speeding SUV, allegedly being used to film a social media video, collided with a motorcycle and a taxi.
The crash claimed the life of a 23-year-old Sahil and left a cab driver seriously injured. The accused, a 17-year-old boy, was behind the wheel at the time of the collision.
Speaking to PTI, the father said he was away from the capital on a business trip when the incident took place.
"I was in Gorakhpur for work when I got a call on February 3 informing that my son had met with an accident. I returned to Delhi immediately and received the details from the police," he said.
Expressing grief over Sahil's death, the father said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life.
"I sincerely apologise to the mother who lost her son. I am ready to seek her forgiveness and will follow whatever decision the law and judiciary make," he said.
He added that as a parent, he could understand the pain the bereaved family is experiencing.
Overcome with emotion, he said, "I do not dare to face the grieving mother because I can never undo her loss."
He maintained that his commercial vehicles are operated by managers and drivers, and that all related records are transparent and verifiable.
He described the incident as a "big mistake" by his son and vowed it would never happen again.
The Delhi Police have booked the father under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act for allowing a minor to drive.
A fresh video of the aftermath surfaced on social media on Wednesday. Recorded by a passerby, the video shows the victim lying on the road and the SUV at the crash site. The accused and his sister are also seen stopped by locals.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said the accused initially claimed to be 19, but document verification proved he is a minor.
"His father was bound down and will be charge-sheeted for allowing the minor to drive a vehicle. Further investigation is underway," the officer said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and Finland’s Petteri Orpo, highlighting stronger cooperation in defence, technology and innovation, and said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement marks a golden era in India-Europe rela

PM Modi meets president of Spain, PM of Finland; says India-EU FTA ushers in golden era

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and Finland’s Petteri Orpo, highlighting stronger cooperation in defence, technology and innovation, and said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement marks a golden era in India-Europe relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Spain&rsquo;s Pedro S&aacute;nchez and Finland&rsquo;s Petteri Orpo, highlighting stronger cooperation in defence, technology and innovation, and said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement marks a golden era in India-Europe relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held separate meetings with President of Spain Pedro S&aacute;nchez and Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, and said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has ushered in a golden era in India-Europe relations.
Modi said he had a productive meeting with President Pedro S&aacute;nchez and discussed ways to boost the India-Spain friendship, especially in areas such as defence, security and technology.
"Our nations are marking 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI. This will deepen people-to-people linkages. Glad to see a big delegation of Universities also come to India. This, too, will go a long way in connecting our people. The historic FTA with the EU will have a very positive impact on the economic partnership with Spain and provide new opportunities to the people of our nations," Modi said in a post on X.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Had a productive meeting with President Pedro S&aacute;nchez in Delhi. Discussed ways to boost the India-Spain friendship, especially in areas such as defence, security, technology and more. Our nations are marking 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI. This will&hellip; &lt;a href="https://t.co/AAG6nssd3F"&gt;pic.twitter.com/AAG6nssd3F&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2024028781036662920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;February 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
India and the European Union on January 27 sealed a landmark free trade agreement -- billed as the "mother of all deals" -- to create a market of 2 billion people.
President S&aacute;nchez said that alongside Prime Minister Modi, he noted the excellent state of relations between Spain and India, which the two leaders will continue to strengthen.
"I have congratulated him on the organisation of the Summit on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence. We share the need to continue taking steps towards an AI that puts people at the centre," S&aacute;nchez said in a post on X in Spanish.
During his "extensive discussions" with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Modi thanked him for his personal support to the India-EU FTA, which "ushers in a golden era" in India-Europe relations.
"India and Finland aim to double trade, thus giving a strong boost to economic linkages. We also talked about enhancing cooperation in futuristic technologies like 6G, innovation, clean energy, biofuels, circular economy and more," Modi said in another post on X.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Held extensive discussions with the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr. Petteri Orpo. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanked him for his personal support to the India-EU FTA, which ushers in a golden era in India-Europe relations. India and Finland aim to double trade, thus giving a strong boost to economic&hellip; &lt;a href="https://t.co/TswOqtjemE"&gt;pic.twitter.com/TswOqtjemE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2024029328393334950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;February 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
S&aacute;nchez and Orpo are here to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Expo 2026, which brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners.
PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the expo, which features more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
Over 20 heads of state, 60 ministers and 500 global artificial intelligence (AI) leaders are attending the summit.

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, set to join the BJP, alleged that Gaurav Gogoi is only the “face” of the party in the state and claimed Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain is its “sole base,” citing internal disagreements within the Congress.

Gaurav Gogoi just face of Assam Congress, Rakibul Hussain its 'sole base': Bhupen Borah

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, set to join the BJP, alleged that Gaurav Gogoi is only the &ldquo;face&rdquo; of the party in the state and claimed Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain is its &ldquo;sole base,&rdquo; citing internal disagreements within the Congress.

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, who is set to join the BJP, on Wednesday claimed that the opposition party's state unit is no longer under the control of Gaurav Gogoi, and Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain is its "sole base".
In an interview to PTI-Video, Borah claimed Gogoi, the state Congress president, is just "the mere face of the party now".
"Rakibul Hussain, who had won the Dhubri seat by over 10 lakh votes, is the sole base of the party," he claimed.
Borah said that after he sent his resignation letter to the Congress high command on Monday, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called him and spoke at length about the "relationship we shared since 2007".
"He mentioned how we helped the party grow, and he helped me over the years, which is true, but he did not say a word about my resignation letter," he claimed.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Borah would be joining the BJP on February 22, after meeting him at his residence on Tuesday evening.
Borah, who was the chairman of 'Assam Sanmilita Mancha' -- a front of 16 opposition parties, said that before the bypolls to the five assembly constituencies in 2024, it was decided that a CPI(ML) candidate would contest the Behali seat as the outfit had secured 40,000 votes in the previous election.
"I agreed to it, but my proposal was not considered by the AICC, and two or three leaders from the state unit also started discussing other names. Finally, a person was named as the Congress candidate who was, till then, not even a member of the party," he said.
"The leaders of the other parties in alliance had then told me that if you cannot leave even one seat out of the five, then what is there left to discuss for the 126 seats in the next elections. I then resigned as the head of the coalition on moral grounds, and the Congress candidate lost badly in the election," he added.
Borah said he had raised the matter at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, but did not get any reply.
He said that at the same time, he faced personal humiliation, "Now, there is no time to talk about this".
Borah claimed that he had written to Gogoi a month ago, saying that he would address a press conference against him as "I cannot tolerate humiliations anymore".
"I had shared the letter with senior leaders, including the state in charge, but there was no response. I realised there is no need for me at the party and I resigned," he added.
Borah said Congress state in-charge Jitendra Singh chaired a meeting with six leaders of the party on February 9, and he was given the responsibility of taking forward the talks for an opposition alliance before the assembly polls.
"I accepted it as it was the party's decision, and I also felt that an alliance was necessary as Congress could not tackle the BJP alone. I saw a need to unite the anti-BJP votes, which will ensure a good fight in the assembly polls," he said.
He added that the next day he got a call from Gogoi, who said that "you are not alone, but Rakibul Hussin will be there with you to take the alliance talks forward".
"I told him that this was not the decision taken at the meeting. However, as an MP, he can be there, but Gaurav insisted that he should be involved actively in it. In the meantime, Nagaon Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi called me and said that if Rakibul is there, he will not tolerate it," Borah claimed.
"Amid this, Gaurav publicly said that I was spreading misinformation that I was given the responsibility to lead the alliance talks. I asked him why he was saying so, and I had already spoken to leaders of other parties, including Akhil Gogoi, who told the media about it," he asked.
Borah said this was a public humiliation.
"I gave 32 years to Congress. I was in Dibrugarh University when the then CM Hiteswar Saikia came and invited me to join the Congress, just like the present CM came yesterday to my residence and asked me to join the BJP," he said.
Recounting his days in the Congress, Borah said he was also left with a bleeding nose during Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' near Guwahati.

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6 people have died since violence erupted during a procession in Nuh on July 31. 

US urges for 'calm, restraint' amid Haryana violence

6 people have died since violence erupted during a procession in Nuh on July 31.&nbsp;

The United States has appealed for calm amid the communal violence which erupted in Haryana&rsquo;s Nuh and spread to surrounding areas, including Gurugram.&nbsp;
The US urged people to refrain from violent actions while adding that there is no information regarding any Americans impacted by the clashes.&nbsp;
6 people have died since violence erupted during a procession in Nuh on July 31.&nbsp;
Mobile internet has been suspended in Nuh, Faridabad, Palwal and nearby areas till August 5.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Meerut Metro and dedicate the full 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, inaugurating key sections and development projects worth ₹12,930 crore.

PM Modi to flag off Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train on Feb 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Meerut Metro and dedicate the full 82-km Delhi&ndash;Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, inaugurating key sections and development projects worth ₹12,930 crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will visit Meerut and flag off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat station in the western Uttar Pradesh town.
From there, the prime minister will undertake a metro ride till Meerut South station and at around 1 pm, he will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut.
Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion, said a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
The prime minister will dedicate to the nation the entire 82 Km Delhi&ndash;Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. He will inaugurate the remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), which include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.
With a design speed of 180 km per hour, Namo Bharat is India's first regional rapid transit system. It will connect major urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut with Delhi at a faster pace, the statement said.
The Sarai Kale Khan, the originating station of the corridor, is one of the four Namo Bharat stations to be commissioned with this inauguration.
It is strategically located as a major multi-modal hub, seamlessly connecting Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, Delhi Metro's pink line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and the ring road. The other three Namo Bharat stations, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram, being commissioned are in Meerut.
The prime minister will also inaugurate the Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram, operating on the same infrastructure as Namo Bharat, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country.
The Meerut Metro will be India's fastest metro system with a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph. The metro will cover the entire stretch in just 30 minutes, with all scheduled stoppages en route.
This seamless integration of Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro on the same infrastructure will ensure high-speed intercity travel and swift intra-city movement, setting a benchmark for integrated urban and regional transit in India. It will decongest road traffic and consequently lead to a significant reduction in vehicular carbon dioxide emissions.
These projects will provide further impetus to the prime minister's vision of transforming urban mobility and ensuring seamless, efficient, modern and sustainable public transport systems that improve ease of living for citizens, the statement said.

The Supreme Court ordered serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in West Bengal’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls, amid disputes between the poll panel and the state government.

SC orders deployment of judicial officers in Bengal's SIR exercise

The Supreme Court ordered serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in West Bengal&rsquo;s special intensive revision of electoral rolls, amid disputes between the poll panel and the state government.

In an extraordinary order, the Supreme Court on Friday directed deployment of serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in the controversy-ridden special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
Ruing the "unfortunate blame game" between the EC and the TMC-led government, 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 judicial officers and find former judges to assist in SIR work as it took serious note of state government not sparing enough grade 'A' officers for the revision exercise.
The top court permitted the EC to publish a draft list of voters in the state by February 28 while allowing the poll panel to also issue supplementary lists later.
The bench directed district collectors and SPs of the state to provide logistical support and security to the judicial officers deputed for the ongoing SIR work while making it clear that orders passed by judicial officers will be deemed as orders of court.
It said judicial officers will be assisted by micro-observers and state government officials in the SIR process.
The top court also directed the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to hold a meeting by Saturday of all the stakeholders including the chief secretary, DGP and an official from the EC.
Logical discrepancies in progeny linking with the 2002 voter list include instances of a mismatch in the parent's name and the age difference between a voter and their parent being less than 15 years or more than 50 years.

Around 10 protesters were detained after staging a brief demonstration inside an exhibition hall at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Youth Congress workers detained after shirtless protest at AI Impact Summit

Around 10 protesters were detained after staging a brief demonstration inside an exhibition hall at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A group of Indian Youth Congress workers on Friday staged a dramatic 'shirtless protest' at an AI Impact Summit exhibition hall, walking around holding T-shirts with slogans against the government and the India-US trade deal printed on them, before being whisked away by the security personnel.
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 the law and order situation," the officer said.
The BJP slammed the Congress for its youth wing workers' protest, alleging that a "ruckus" was created at the venue to sabotage India's global image at the behest of former party chief Rahul Gandhi.
The protesters marched inside Exhibition Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump printed on them, along with slogans such as "India-US Trade Deal", "Epstein Files" and "PM is compromised", soon resulting in a commotion.
The ensuing melee witnessed heated exchanges between some of the attendees of the mega event and a few protesters.
Posting a video of the protest, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) said the question being asked is: Why exactly did young Congress workers need to raise their voices against the "compromised PM inside the AI Summit."
"In a country where the media, the system, and the prime minister himself have already been compromised, what platform remains to raise a voice against it? If we protest on the streets, we are stopped. Under the guise of IT Rules, social media posts against the government are taken down. The media has become the government's mouthpiece. So, what avenue remains open to us?" the Youth Congress asked.
"We are not against the AI Summit. We are against the compromises being made with India's interests. When the country's farmers are being bargained away, anti-India trade agreements are being signed, and the youth is kept unemployed while being dragged into politics of hate, should we stay silent?" it asked.
It said India belonged to its 140 crore citizens.
"If we know how to walk the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi, we also know how to walk the path shown by Sardar Bhagat Singh. We will never allow the interests of the country's youths and farmers to be bargained away. Inquilab Zindabad," the IYC said in its post in Hindi.
A police officer said the incident took place around 12.30 pm.
"The protestors registered online to get QR codes to enter the summit venue. They wore sweaters and jackets above T-shirts with objectionable content printed on them. They removed the jackets near the lobby of Hall No 5 and held a protest there," the officer said.
He said the protesters were immediately detained. "We are taking appropriate legal action against them. Some of them are yet to be identified. Efforts are on to identify them," he said.
A Delhi Police personnel on duty said they have heightened security inside the halls after the "unfortunate episode".
The protest, which lasted a few minutes before the group was bundled out of the hall, caught the guests and other visitors by surprise, many of whom watched the unfolding scenes in disbelief, given the significance of the AI Summit that India is hosting.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit, which is being held from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam and is being attended by several heads of state, global AI leaders, academicians and researchers, heads of global tech giants and philanthropists.
After being whisked away from the hall, the protesters marched towards the lobby, stood against a massive backdrop mounted there and shouted slogans against the government.
A student from Ludhiana who visited the Impact Arena at the summit on Friday said that when general visitors register through the summit website, a QR code comes in their email, which carries the name and identity of their organisation or institution. This QR code is used to enter the Bharat Mandapam premises, he said.

India officially becomes part of the Pax Silica coalition, aiming to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence, while bolstering bilateral ties with the US.

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

India officially becomes part of the Pax Silica coalition, aiming to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence, while bolstering bilateral ties with the US.

India on Friday joined the US-led strategic alliance called 'Pax Silica' that aims to build a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence with both sides projecting it as an initiative to cut over-dependence on one country, seen as an oblique apparent reference to China.
US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, welcoming India to the coalition, flagged challenges arising out of "massively over-concentrated" supply chains for critical minerals and "threats of economic coercion and blackmail".
Though Helberg didn't name any country, it was almost clear that his remarks were directed at China's export controls on rare earth minerals and related products.
China has been controlling the flow of rare earth minerals which have a wide range of applications including in electronics, clean energy, aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor, welcoming India to Pax-Silica, said the country brings strength to the coalition.
"Policies that will reinforce US-India tech cooperation will power AI innovation and adoption for years to come. We can share trusted AI technology with the world and especially with partners like India," he said.
"And critically, India brings strength. Peace doesn't come from hoping adversaries will play fair. We all know they won't. Peace comes through strength. India understands this. India understands strong borders," he said.
"India understands this part of the world. That strength, that sovereignty is exactly what Pax-Silica amplifies. Because here's the truth, strength multiplies when it's connected."
India signed a pact to formally join the Pax Silica at a ceremony held at the AI Impact summit. It was attended by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, Helberg and Gor.
In his address, Vaishnaw framed the moment as one that transcends a ceremonial signing.
"We are not just holding a summit; we are building the future," he said, emphasising that new foundations and new opportunities are being created for the younger generation.
He underscored India's growing semiconductor capabilities, stating, "Today, India's talented engineers are designing the world's most advanced two-nanometer chips. The semiconductor industry will require around one million new skilled professionals, and this is a very big opportunity for India."
New Delhi's decision to join the coalition came amid efforts by both sides to finalise the proposed trade deal and move forward on several other initiatives to solidify bilateral ties after a period of severe strain.
"For too long, we have allowed the foundations of our economic security to drift. We find ourselves grappling with a global supply chain that is massively over-concentrated," Helberg said.
"We watch as our friends and allies face daily threats of economic coercion and blackmail, forced to choose between their sovereignty and their prosperity."
Helberg said the US and India are affirming their embrace of a pro-innovation approach to AI and forging a supply chain for a solid foundation for prosperity.
"So today, as we signed the Pax-Silica declaration, we say no to weaponised dependency, and we say no to blackmail. And together, we say that economic security is national security."
"But we must be precise about what that word means. There are some who use the words like global governance and sovereignty in the same breath, just like Orwell used," he said.
The senior Trump administration official added: "We are building a new architecture that diffuses intelligence, placing the awesome power of AI into the palm of our people's hands and unleashing a wave of unprecedented possibility."
In his remarks, Gor said Pax-Silica will define the 21st century economic and technological order and said India will play a key role in the new initiative.
"India's entry into Pax-Silica isn't just symbolic. It's strategic. It's essential. India is a nation with deep talent, deep enough to rival challengers," he said.
"India's engineering depth offers critical capabilities for this vital coalition. In addition to talent, India has made important strides towards critical mineral processing capacity, and that's something that we're fully engaged on also," he said.
The US ambassador also spoke about the "limitless potential" for cooperation between India and the US.
"From the trade deal to Pax-Silica to defence cooperation, the potential for our two nations to work together is truly limitless. And I aim to fulfill that over the next three years that I'm here," he said.
Gor also made a mention of the proposed India-US trade pact.
"Earlier this month, we concluded the interim trade agreement, a deal that shapes the economic contours of the Indo-Pacific. We overcame friction points that had held us back for far too long," he said.
"That agreement wasn't just about trade flows or tariff schedules. It was about two great democracies saying we will build together, not just buy from one another. And now today, we take the next step," he said.
The US envoy described Pax-Silica as a "coalition of capabilities" that replaces "coercive dependencies with a positive sum alliance of trusted industrial bases."
"We welcome India joining to co-found the future. Pax Silica is about whether free societies and it will control the commanding heights of the global economy," he said.
"It's about whether innovation happens in Bengaluru and Silicon Valley or in surveillance states that use technology to monitor and control their people. We choose freedom. We choose partnership. We choose strength. And today, with India's entry into Pax Silica, we choose to win," he added.
Pax Silica was launched in December to build a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Pax Silica Summit was held in Washington on December 12 where partner nations signed the Pax Silica declaration.
The declaration lays out a shared vision of deep economic and technology cooperation across supply chains -- from raw materials through semiconductors and AI infrastructure -- and commitment to mutual prosperity and security.
The member nations of the Pax Silica included Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Gor last month announced an invitation to New Delhi to join the strategic alliance.
One of the key pillars of Pax Silica was to establish a durable economic order to drive AI-powered prosperity across partner nations.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticised the Indian Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026, terming the act “shameful” and alleging it was orchestrated by Rahul Gandhi.

BJP condemns Youth Congress protest at AI Impact Summit, calls it ‘shameful’

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticised the Indian Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026, terming the act &ldquo;shameful&rdquo; and alleging it was orchestrated by Rahul Gandhi.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday condemned a protest by the Indian Youth Congress during the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
Sirsa alleged that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi orchestrated the demonstration and led the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers to behave in a "shameful" manner in front of foreign guests.
Reacting to the incident, Sirsa said, "Today, Rahul Gandhi made the IYC workers protest at the summit" and claimed that they removed their clothes and dance in front of international attendees.
"This is a very shameful act,&rdquo; the minister said.
Sirsa further alleged that Gandhi was "perhaps not even aware of how far the Congress has fallen". He claimed that Gandhi was encouraging such acts in front of foreign guests "to satisfy his greed for power".
While protesting against governments is a democratic right, the minister added that such a low mentality reflects the current state of the Congress.
"The Gandhi family should think about how low the Congress has fallen. They have forgotten how to respect the country in front of foreign guests. They have forgotten these values. We are very sorry about this," Sirsa said.
A group of IYC workers on Friday staged a dramatic 'shirtless protest' at an AI Impact Summit exhibition hall, walking around holding T-shirts with slogans against the government and the India-US trade deal printed on them, before being whisked away by security personnel.
A senior Delhi Police officer said around 10 people were detained when they were protesting at the summit.
"They were removed immediately and were taken to Tilak Marg police station. No one will be allowed to breach the law and order situation," the officer said.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held from February 16 to February 20 at Bharat Mandapam and was inaugarated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , with several heads of state, global AI leaders, academicians, researchers, global technology leaders and researchers attending the event.

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