During his visit to Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the vision of a new India to the world. Addressing the Indian community, PM Modi said that India is now not just a rapidly developing country but is also becoming a ‘global growth engine’ giving direction to the world’s economy and technology. From the ambition of hosting the Olympics to AI, startups, Digital India and space missions, PM Modi gave a clear message that the new India now has the ability to set big goals and achieve them.

Rapid change happening in India
PM Modi said that modern India is seeing big changes in many areas. He informed that India successfully organized the G20 summit and also hosted the world’s largest AI summit. He said that this is not just a one-time achievement, but has become the identity of today’s India.

Emphasis on startup and digital India
The Prime Minister said that India has become the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. He also informed that the world’s largest unique ID program and the largest financial inclusion campaign has been launched in the country. He said that digitalization is increasing very fast in India and the country is also running the world’s largest government health insurance scheme.

India’s achievements in space
PM Modi also mentioned India’s space achievements. He said that India has reached that part of the moon where no one had reached before. According to him, it is a symbol of the country’s growing confidence and ambition.

Recalled 2014 election results
Recalling the Lok Sabha election results of 16 May 2014, the Prime Minister said that after many decades, a stable government with absolute majority was formed in India. He said, ‘The faith of crores of Indians does not let me stop or get tired.’

Appreciation of Indian culture and diaspora
While addressing the Indian community in The Hague, PM Modi also praised the NRIs. He said that despite living abroad, Indians have preserved their culture, festivals and family values. He said that generations, countries and circumstances changed with time, but the values ​​and belongingness of Indian families never changed.
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India’s diversity is its greatest strength
The Prime Minister said that India’s cultural diversity is its biggest strength. He said that many civilizations of the world ended with time, but Indian culture is still alive in the hearts of people.

Patiala House Court has granted bail to 9 out of 10 Youth Congress workers arrested for protesting at the AI ​​Summit. All of them have got bail on a bail bond of Rs 25 thousand. Another accused Siddharth Avadhoot has been sent to police custody for 4 days. Earlier on Thursday (February 26), the Congress workers arrested were sent to police custody for three days by the Patiala House Court. He appeared in the court today i.e. 1st March.

Indian Youth Congress President got bail

Earlier on Saturday (February 28), Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib was granted bail by Patiala House Court in the AI ​​Summit demonstration case. The court rejected the demand of the Delhi Court, in which Chib’s remand for 7 days was sought. The court has granted bail to Chib on a surety bond of Rs 50,000. The court has also imposed a condition that he will deposit his passport and electronic gadgets in the court.

There was uproar during AI summit

Apart from top leaders of the country and the world, CEOs of many big companies participated in the AI ​​Summit organized at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Indian Youth Congress workers had protested in this summit. After this, the police took action and arrested many workers including Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib. In Chib’s arrest memo, he was described as the main conspirator and mastermind of the illegal gathering at Bharat Mandapam. Apart from this, Congress leaders were also arrested from different parts of the country.

Counterattack between BJP and Congress

There has been a war of words between Congress and BJP regarding this protest held at the AI ​​Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also targeted the shirtless protest of Congress during a public meeting in Meerut. BJP has accused it of damaging the country’s image. At the same time, Congress is calling the arrest of Congress workers unconstitutional. Congress said that the Constitution of the country gives every citizen the right to protest and we are not afraid of these tactics.

Four Youth Congress workers arrested for protesting outside Bharat Mandapam during the AI ​​Summit were produced in the Patiala House Court on Saturday. The court has sent all four on police remand for five days. The court, while allowing interrogation in the custody of Delhi Police, also rejected the bail applications of the four accused, after which they were handed over to police custody for further investigation.

Delhi Police presented Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar and Narasimha Yadav in the court of Judicial Magistrate Ravi and sought five-day police remand. At the same time, the defense side strongly opposed the remand, calling it a peaceful demonstration.

Under which sections the case was registered
Delhi Police has registered a case against the accused under section 132 of BNS and other sections. All sections are said to be related to punishment of less than seven years. Police say that the accused demonstrated during the AI ​​Summit at a place where foreign representatives were present in large numbers.

Police allegation- anti-national slogans and clashes
The prosecution claimed in the court that during the demonstration the accused raised anti-national and ‘divisive’ slogans. According to the police, the accused waved T-shirts with the Prime Minister’s photo printed on them and pushed the policemen when they tried to stop them, resulting in injuries to three to four soldiers.

#WATCH | Delhi: Indian Youth Congress workers staged a topless protest and chanted anti-Modi slogans at Bharat Mandapam.

(Source: Indian Youth Congress) pic.twitter.com/WCZgCMwkFZ

— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2026

The government lawyer also said that the mobile phones of the accused have been seized and they are residents of different states. For investigation, it is necessary to go to their states and investigate the facts related to the conspiracy, funding source and printing of T-shirts.

Defense’s argument- the protest was peaceful
The lawyer of the accused told the court that the four activists were associated with an opposition political party and were protesting peacefully. He said that there is no concrete evidence of anyone being hurt and protesting is a constitutional right.

The lawyer termed the demand for police remand as unnecessary and said that this action is going to hurt the dignity of democracy. He also argued that if arrests are made on the basis of demonstration, then the same action should be taken against the leaders protesting in Parliament.

Hearing on bail application also
Bail petition was filed in the court on behalf of all four accused. The defense said that all the accused are young and their future is at stake. Whereas Delhi Police opposed the bail and said that considering the seriousness of the case, further investigation is necessary. After hearing the arguments of both the parties, the court reserved its decision on remand and bail.

Political atmosphere is also hot
Meanwhile, political turmoil also remained intense in the capital. There is news of BJP workers also being detained. It was told that some workers were trying to break the barricades of the RAF and move towards the Congress headquarters.

The uproar in the country is increasing after the performance of Youth Congress in AI Summit 2026 held in Delhi. BJP workers protested outside the Congress office at many places across the country including the Delhi Congress office. Meanwhile, on Saturday (February 21), BJP workers in Mumbai showed black flags to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.

Its video is going viral on social media, in which BJP workers are seen protesting against Rahul Gandhi with posters in their hands and black flags while Rahul Gandhi’s convoy passes. During this, slogans of Rahul Gandhi Hi-Hi were also raised.

Rahul Gandhi arrives for appearance in Mumbai
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Mumbai to appear in the Additional Sessions Court of Bhiwandi in the 2014 RSS defamation case. Before his appearance, the local administration of Bhiwandi had tightened security arrangements.

VIDEO | Mulund: BJP workers show black flags to Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi en route to Thane.

(Source: Third Party)

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/vaGe7aR7qB

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 21, 2026

Youth Congress workers present in court
Meanwhile, BJP Yuva Morcha protested against Congress in Delhi. Police said that about 10 Youth Congress workers were detained for sloganeering against PM Modi in Bharat Mandapam on Friday, out of which the police arrested 4 accused and presented them in Patiala House Court today.

What did Youth Congress say in defense?
Indian Youth Congress has defended this protest and called it the voice of lakhs of angry unemployed youth. He says that PM Modi is a corrupt Prime Minister. Youth Congress says that they are not against AI summit but they will not remain silent now. The BJP termed the Youth Congress protest as a naked, stupid and shameless disturbance and alleged that it was planned at Rahul Gandhi’s residence.

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Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party has raised questions on the shirtless performance of Youth Congress at the AI ​​Summit. Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan has cornered Congress. While giving advice, he said that they should have chosen some other place to protest. Such a display should not have been performed in front of guests. During the AI ​​Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Youth Congress protested against the trade deal with America and raised slogans against the government and took off their shirts to protest.

Action taken in case of demonstration in Bharat Mandapam

Delhi Police has arrested all the 4 accused in this case. Everyone will be presented in Patiala House Court. Delhi Police is imposing many serious sections in the FIR. The accused had scuffled with the police. Police are investigating a larger conspiracy.

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan said on the protest by Youth Congress workers at the AI ​​Summit, “You should have chosen some other place to protest. Such a demonstration should not have been done in front of the guests.” pic.twitter.com/cgRhjSa0YC

— IANS Hindi (@IANSKhabar) February 20, 2026

Many stalwarts were present in Bharat Mandapam during the demonstration.

During the protest and sloganeering of Youth Congress in Bharat Mandapam, many stalwarts and representatives of the country and abroad were present there. After this the security personnel had to intervene. The protesters were immediately detained to prevent such a demonstration at this high-profile international event attended by government officials, industry leaders and foreign delegates.

What did ST Hasan say on the use of loudspeaker during Iftar?

Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan has given his reaction to SP MLA Kamal Akhtar’s demand to use loudspeakers during Iftar and Sehri in the Assembly. He said, “See, this is absolutely correct. This is not a matter of relaxation, this tradition has been going on. It is not a bit of today, it is a tradition of 1500 years. Earlier, when there were no loudspeakers, announcements were made, people used to come out carrying drums.”

He further said, “Before Sehri, we used to roam in the streets and say that it is time for Sehri. Even at the time of Iftar, they used to release shells and crackers when it was time for Iftar. Now announcements are made through loudspeakers.”

Youth Congress demonstrated with their shirts off on Friday (February 20) at Bharat Mandapam amid the AI ​​Summit in Delhi. Now, well-known poet and former Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas has also given his reaction regarding this. Attacking the Congress, he said that this is a demonstration of the issue-less nakedness of the opposition. Kumar also said that an old and ideological party like Congress has a dearth of issues today.

Kumar Vishwas wrote on social media platform It is sad that an old and ideologically ripe party like Congress has faced such a severe famine of issues. You won’t be able to do it brother.

On an international platform where the country is trying to prove its technological prowess in front of the most respected guests from all over the world, this naked demonstration against the Prime Minister of the country is actually a demonstration of the issue-less nakedness of the opposition. It is sad that an old and ideologically ripe party like Congress…

— Dr Kumar Vishwas (@DrKumarVishwas) February 20, 2026

Youth Congress demonstration in Bharat Mandapam

Youth Congress protested against the trade deal with America by protesting shirtless in Bharat Mandapam amid AI Summit. During this period, Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the government and argued against the trade deal. During this period the high voltage drama continued for a long time.

Interrogation of workers in Tilak Marg police station

After this, Delhi Police detained everyone and now all of them are being interrogated at Tilak Marg police station. The purpose of the uproar is being ascertained. It has been learned that the organizer of the protest is Narasimha Yadav, who is the National Coordinator of Youth Congress.

BJP’s serious allegations against Youth Congress

On the other hand, BJP accused Youth Congress and said that an attempt was made to harm the image of the country. According to sources, as part of planning, Youth Congress created ruckus in Bharat Mandapam. The police is busy taking legal action.

Shameful incident in Bharat Mandapam – CM Yogi

Reacting to the Youth Congress demonstration at Bharat Mandapam, CM Yogi said, “A shameful incident took place at Bharat Mandapam.” Congress is doing politics at the cost of the country. An attempt has been made to tarnish the image of the country. Every Indian should condemn this.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is on a state visit to India from 18 to 22 February 2026. After participating in the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026, he will hold bilateral talks with the Indian leadership. Tomorrow i.e. Saturday (21 February 2026) Silva will pay a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister at Hotel Taj Palace at 08:45 am.
A formal welcome ceremony for Lula da Silva will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10:00 am. After that at 10:45 am the President of Brazil will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. There will be bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi again at 11:05 am in Hyderabad House. After the conversation with the PM, a joint press conference will be held at 2:30 pm. There will be a meeting with President Draupadi Murmu at 7 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Silva will leave for Brazil from Delhi on 22 February.

India-Brazil bilateral relations
Diplomatic relations between India and Brazil were established in 1948.
In 2006, relations received the status of strategic partnership.
Shared democratic values, inclusive development and global cooperation are the cornerstone of these relations.
Both countries cooperate closely on forums like BRICS, IBSA, G20, G-4, ISA, GBA, UN, WTO, UNESCO and WIPO.
During the Prime Minister’s visit to Brazil in July 2025, a review mechanism was set at the level of trade ministers and a trade target of $20 billion by 2030.

High level talks between the two countries
22 January 2026: PM Modi-President Lula telephone conversation
July 2025: PM Modi’s historic visit to Brazil
October 2025: Visit of Brazilian Vice President to India
November 2024: Bilateral meeting at the G20 summit

defense cooperation
Defense cooperation agreement signed in 2003
8 Joint Defense Committee meetings so far
Agreement on maintenance of Scorpene submarines (December 2025)

trade and investment
Bilateral trade in 2025: $15.21 billion
India’s exports: $8.35 billion
Indian investment in Brazil: over $15 billion

Energy, Digital and Technical Cooperation
major source of crude oil
Partnership in biofuel sector
Cooperation in AI, UPI-PIX payment system, semiconductor and digital infrastructure

Indian diaspora
About 4,000 Indians in Brazil
Major cities: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus

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French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the criticism on the Rafale fighter jet deal with India and said that this has made your country stronger. Talking to journalists, he said, ‘We are continuously increasing the indigenous components, this is part of the ongoing talks between the company and your government. I don’t think people can criticize it because it strengthens your country, increases strategic coordination between us and creates more jobs here.

Macron said, ‘We do not just have a strategic partnership, we have a special global strategic partnership that is unique to both India and France. On Rafale, what we want to do is to expand. India has just a few days ago confirmed its willingness to command and co-produce a new batch of 114 Rafale. ‘Make in India’ will be the core of this new command. Furthermore, we want to improve cooperation in maintenance capabilities in terms of diversification of approaches and much greater mutual agreement cooperation. I hope we will do the same on submarines.

#WATCH | Delhi | On India to buy 114 French Rafale jets, French President Emmanuel Macron says, “… We are always increasing indigenous components. It’s part of the dialogue between the company and your government. I don’t see how people can criticize because it makes your… pic.twitter.com/detQEPAt48

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2026

DAC approves purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets

Earlier this month, the Defense Ministry cleared the way for the deal, which is being described as the biggest defense deal till date. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft from France.

Why is this deal important for India?

This agreement is a major step towards strengthening the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a critical juncture. Although America and Russia had offered their fifth generation fighter jets F-35 and Su-57, India has also expressed confidence in the French Rafale. This decision has come at a time when India is making efforts to bridge the growing capacity gap. Delhi has ordered 180 Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets under its indigenous programme, but deliveries have been slow due to production delays related to engine supply.

India working on AMCA

Apart from this, India is also working on its 5th generation fighter jet Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is likely to join the Indian Air Force fleet by the year 2035. Therefore, the deal of Rafale fighter jet is very important because these fighter jets will soon join the Air Force fleet and will increase the squadron capacity of the Indian Air Force which is suffering from the shortage of fighter jets.

IAF has full confidence in Rafale, it created havoc in Operation Sindoor

The Indian Air Force has full confidence in the Rafale fighter jet because it has used it. In Operation Sindoor, IAF had destroyed terrorist hideouts in Muridke and Bahawalpur districts of Pakistan with Rafale. For this, SCALP cruise missiles with a range of 250 kilometers were used.

Mukesh Ambani Announcement in AI Summit: Industrialist Mukesh Ambani announced at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ that his company will invest Rs 10 lakh crore in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in the next seven years. He said that just as Jio made mobile data cheap and accessible, similarly AI will also be made affordable for common Indians.

Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said that Jio connected India to the Internet era and now it will connect the country to the “age of intelligence”. His emphasis was on the fact that India should not take the risk of foreign dependence (hiring intelligence) for technology like AI.

Jio and Reliance together will make this investment on three major pillars-

1. Gigawatt-scale AI data centers: AI-ready data centers will be set up in Jamnagar, which will utilize up to 10 GW of green energy.

2. Nationwide Edge-Compute Layer: An edge-compute infrastructure integrated with Jio’s telecom network will be built to provide low-latency AI services across the country.

3. Sovereign Compute Infrastructure: An indigenous and secure AI computing ecosystem will be developed for India, so that AI services can reach grocery stores, clinics, schools and farms.

Ambani called it a “patient and disciplined capital investment in nation building” and not just a move for commercial gains. He says that Jio will play a central role in India’s AI transformation and will connect every citizen, every sector and government services with intelligence.

This investment is being considered a big step towards making India self-reliant in the AI ​​sector and taking it towards the next phase of digital revolution.

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India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being organized at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, in which all the top tech experts from the country and the world have come to participate. During this period, India has made a record in its name. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced that India has achieved the Guinness World Record for receiving the most pledges for the AI ​​Responsibility campaign in 24 hours.

According to the official statement, India has won this title by receiving a total of 2,50,946 valid resolutions in a period of 24 hours on 16-17 February 2026. The IT Ministry said that this nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign was launched on February 16 in collaboration with Intel India under the India AI Mission, under which citizens were invited to take a pledge for ethical, inclusive and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence through the AIPledge.IndiaAI.Gov.in Portal.

Digital badges given to participants
According to IANS report, the judges of Guinness World Records have officially confirmed this record. Under this initiative, participants were inspired to consider important aspects like data privacy, accountability, transparency and tackling misinformation. Apart from this, participants who completed the pledge were given digital badges and access to AI learning pathway.

What did the Union Minister say?
Union Minister Vaishnav said, “This is the direction in which the country should move. Towards a future where AI is adopted responsibly.” He gave credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inspiring the youth to use AI responsibly. He said that PM Modi inspired that AI should be used in the interest of society, so that this technology improves people’s lives and it is used responsibly.

Ashwini Vaishnav said that there has been a record breaking participation in this campaign, which is much more than the initial target of 5,000 resolutions. This reflects public awareness and engagement in adopting responsible AI. Heads of state, ministers, researchers and many industry representatives from many countries also participated in this AI summit.

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