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Rishi Sunak By His Side, UK Deputy PM Reveals His India Connection
- Feb 20, 2026 07:37 am IST
- Asian News International
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy shared the stage at the British High Commission in New Delhi, blending humour, shared heritage and discussion on AI during a fireside chat.
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India, Switzerland Shape Global AI Rules As Leaders Meet At AI Impact Summit
- Feb 20, 2026 07:37 am IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
Swiss President Parmelin is on a two-day visit to India to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing renewed momentum to what both sides described as a "friendly and multifaceted" relationship.
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Budget Battle Begins: Haryana Assembly Session Set For BJPCongress Showdown
- Feb 20, 2026 07:35 am IST
- Reported by: Gurpreet Singh Chhina
The political temperature in Haryana is soaring as the budget session kicks off today. With both the ruling BJP and the Congress sharpening their strategies, the state Assembly is bracing for a fierce confrontation that could dominate state politics.
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Assam Opposition Parties Urge Congress To Finalise Alliance At Key Meet
- Feb 20, 2026 07:31 am IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Several opposition political parties in Assam held a crucial meeting in Guwahati on Thursday to discuss the formation of an opposition alliance ahead of upcoming elections.
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"AI Can't Yet Fix Delhi's Traffic": Rishi Sunak Jokes After Arriving Late At Summit
- Feb 20, 2026 07:01 am IST
- Asian News International
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a light hearted remarks on Delhi's traffic congestion as he apologised for the delay in the joint session with UK Deputy PM David Lammy at the British High Commission here.
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India-UAE Ties Get AI Boost As Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Wraps Key Delhi Visit
- Feb 20, 2026 06:38 am IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
India and the UAE on Thursday deepened their fast-expanding strategic partnership with a strong push on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and investment, as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince concluded a two-day official visit to India.
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Immigration Officer Loses Rs 79 Lakh In Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud
- Feb 20, 2026 06:08 am IST
- Press Trust of India
A 41-year-old immigration officer working at Malaysia's consulate general office in Mumbai has lost nearly Rs 79 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam, police said on Thursday.
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Apologises After Heated Exchange Between BJP, Congress MLAs
- Feb 20, 2026 04:23 am IST
- Asian News International
A heated exchange between Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar was seen in the State Assembly during the budget session on Thursday, leading to disruptions and repeated adjournments of the House.
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Unable To Bear Labour Pain, Woman Slits Abdomen, Delivers Healthy Baby Later
- Feb 20, 2026 00:37 am IST
- Press Trust of India
A 35-year-old pregnant woman on Thursday allegedly slit her own abdomen with a kitchen knife after she could not bear the labour pain and later delivered a healthy baby girl in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, officials said.
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Ahead Of Assembly Polls, Shot In The Arm For DMK With A Fresh Alliance
- Feb 20, 2026 00:08 am IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
In a significant political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) led by Premalatha Vijayakanth has joined the ruling DMK alliance headed by Chief Minister MK Stalin.
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Indian-Origin Woman Jailed For Slapping 73-Year-Old Taxi Driver In Singapore
- Feb 20, 2026 00:02 am IST
- Press Trust of India
An Indian-origin Singaporean woman was sentenced to two weeks in jail on Thursday for voluntarily causing hurt by slapping a taxi driver, allegedly over a fare at a police station.
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Tripura Woman, 19, Brutally Assaulted By Live-In Partner In Gurugram
- Feb 20, 2026 00:00 am IST
- Reported by: Mukesh Singh Sengar
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by Gurugram Police after a biotechnology student was allegedly brutally assaulted by her live-in partner at a paying guest accommodation in the city.
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AI, Semiconductors, Water Tech: What PM Modi, Dick Schoof Discussed
- Feb 19, 2026 23:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
India and the Netherlands are setting the stage for a major expansion of their strategic partnership, with a sharp focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, water management and emerging technologies.
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India Attends 1st Meet Of Trump's Board Of Peace In Washington As Observer
- Feb 19, 2026 23:50 pm IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
Last week, India had said it was reviewing a proposal to join the Board.
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Amit Shah To Be In Assam Ahead of Polls, Will Visit Bangladesh Border
- Feb 19, 2026 23:36 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in Assam's Silchar on Thursday night for a three-day visit to the state, ahead of the assembly elections in the state.
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Advantage BJP As 37 Seats Up For Grabs In Big Rajya Sabha Battle
- Feb 19, 2026 22:37 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain, Manoranjan Bharti
The race for the Rajya Sabha is set to intensify with elections to 37 seats across 10 states scheduled for March 16, and early trends suggest the BJP-led NDA could further consolidate its position in the Upper House.
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Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon Collapses During Football Match, Dies
- Feb 19, 2026 22:35 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon, of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), died on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football, triggering widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya's political spectrum.
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Boon, But Problem Too: DMDK's Entry Tightens Seat Math For DMK, Congress
- Feb 19, 2026 22:20 pm IST
- Reported by: Sriram Ganesh
Tamil Nadu has 234 constituencies, and the Congress contested 25 in 2021 as part of the alliance.
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"No Better Place Than India To Discuss AI Transformation": Rishi Sunak
- Feb 19, 2026 21:43 pm IST
- Asian News International
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday called India the ideal venue for shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), and said there was "no better place" to deliberate on the global AI transformation than India.
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Shocking Suicide Data In Madhya Pradesh -- 44 A Day, Minister Tells Assembly
- Feb 19, 2026 21:38 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
In a sobering admission during the ongoing Budget Session 2026, the Madhya Pradesh government confirmed in Assembly that 32,385 people died by suicide between December 13, 2023 and January 20, 2026.