First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Galgotias University on Wednesday issued an apology and went into damage control, pinning the entire blame on the Professor who was tasked with manning the pavilion, after a massive controversy erupted over its false claims around ‘in-house innovation’ displays at its booths at the ongoing AI Impact Summit 2026. In its apology,…

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After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday met Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde at the latter’s residence in Mumbai. This was their first face-to-face interaction since last month’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.The meeting, held at Shinde’s official residence Nandanvan, covered a range of issues, a functionary from the Shinde-led…

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More embarrassment for Galgotias University? After robodog, ‘in-house’ soccer drone from Korea called out | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The controversy around Galgotias University’s displays at its booth at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 as an in-house innovation, has escalated further, with fresh scrutiny now focusing on another device showcased by the institution. Barely 24 hours after being asked to vacate its stall at the flagship AI summit in…

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‘Boy vs girl’ budget: Rajasthan BJP MLA’s sexist remark sparks row; he asks ‘what is wrong?’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A Rajasthan BJP MLA sparked a controversy during the assembly debate on the state budget after drawing a gendered comparison between present BJP government’s budget and that of the previous Congress regime.Participating in the debate on Monday evening, Weir MLA Bahadur Singh Koli described the BJP’s budget as a “youth budget” and…

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Cracks in INDIA bloc? Sena (UBT) backs Mamata or Stalin to lead oppn; cites ‘inner voices’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cracks within the INDIA bloc appeared to widen on Wednesday after Shiv Sena (UBT) asked the opposition alliance to “wake up” and hold discussions ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in several states.In an editorial, the party’s mouthpiece Saamana said the coalition must not wait until polls are announced to coordinate its…

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‘Himanta is Assam’s Jinnah’: Congress plays down Bhupen Borah’s exit; alleges ‘confidential leaks’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Calling Himanta Biswa Sarma “Assam’s Jinnah”, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi played down the exit of former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah from the party ahead of the assembly polls.Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, Gogoi questioned Borah’s decision to quit the Congress and join the BJP on February 22….

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OpenAI ties up with top Indian universities to push campus-wide AI adoption | India News

[ad_1] OpenAI ties up with Indian universities. (AP photo) OpenAI on Tuesday announced deep institutional partnerships with six leading Indian universities and three major edtech platforms, marking a decisive shift from individual AI use to campus-wide deployment aimed at building AI-ready talent for India’s future workforce.The first cohort of partner institutions includes IIT Delhi, IIM…

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‘Chinese products showcased’: Rahul Gandhi calls AI Impact summit ‘disorganised PR spectacle’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed AI Impact Summit, terming it a “disorganised PR spectacle.”In a social media post on X, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha claimed that Indian data is up for sale in the event while Chinese products are being showcased.“Instead of leveraging India’s talent and data,…

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West Bengal chief secretary sends compliance letter to EC; FIRs filed against four officers | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief secretary Nandini Chakravorty on Tuesday apprised the Election Commission about partial compliance of the commission’s directions pending with the state govt—including filing of FIRs against four officers for violation of data security and suspension of the Basirhat assistant electoral registration officer (AERO) — within the Feb 17, 5.30 pm…

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‘Jai Ho’: PM Modi’s car ride with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai | India News

[ad_1] PM Modi with France’s Macron. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a car ride with French President Emmanuel Macron as the two leaders travelled to the India-France Innovation Forum after holding bilateral and delegation-level talks in Mumbai.Macron posted a picture of the two leaders in the car with the caption “Jai…

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