'Betrayal of national dignity': 277 eminent personalities on 'shirtless' protest; slam Youth Congress A group of 277 prominent personalities, including former armed forces officers, IPS officers, bureaucrats, and judges, condemned the Indian Youth Congress's 'shirtless' protest at the AI Impact Summit. They described the act as a "grotesque betrayal of national dignity" and an "anti-national disruption" that defamed India on the global stage. #Youth_Congress #Impact_Summit #Indian_Youth #shirtless'_protest #IPS_officers #slam_Youth #national_dignity #forces_officers #eminent_personalities #prominent_personalities
‘Shirtless’ protest row: Congress, BJP trade barbs over Youth India Congress chief Uday Bhanu’s arrest; cops call him 'mastermind'— who said what Delhi Police have taken Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib into four-day custody following his arrest for orchestrating a shirtless protest at the Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit. The demonstration targeted Prime Minister Modi and the India-US trade deal. Congress leaders defended the protest as a democratic right, while the BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi's stance. #Delhi_Police #Impact_Summit #Indian_Youth #Uday_Bhanu #Bhanu_Chib #Bharat_Mandapam #President_Uday #Youth_India #chief_Uday #India_Congress
Shirtless AI Summit protest: Delhi police makes 5th arrest; nabs Youth Congress worker from Gwalior Delhi Police arrested Jitendra Yadav in Gwalior, marking the fifth arrest in connection with the Youth Congress protest at the AI Impact Summit. The protest, described by a court as a "blatant assault on public order," involved displaying T-shirts with slogans against the government and a trade deal, leading to a scuffle with security. #Youth_Congress #Impact_Summit #Delhi_police #Gwalior_Delhi #Jitendra_Yadav #nabs_Youth #Congress_worker #police_makes #arrested_Jitendra #Police_arrested
AI push, tribute to Jayalalithaa, message for students: Key takeaways from PM Modi’s 131st Mann Ki Baat address Prime Minister Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted AI's role in animal healthcare and agriculture, showcasing innovations at the AI Impact Summit. He also remembered Jayalalithaa, urged embracing Indian culture over foreign influences, and cautioned against digital fraud, emphasizing the importance of local products and organ donation. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Modi #Impact_Summit #Baat_address #Key_takeaways #address_Prime #showcasing_innovations #Baat #animal_healthcare #Mann
'Not appropriate': 'Ashamed' Congress allies, BJP rivals slam 'semi-nudity' protest at AI Summit Opposition leaders and Congress allies have criticised the Indian Youth Congress's "semi-nude" protest at the AI Impact Summit, deeming it inappropriate and shameful on an international stage. Around 10 IYC workers were detained for raising slogans against PM Modi, wearing T-shirts with controversial slogans, sparking widespread condemnation for tarnishing the country's image. #Congress #Youth_Congress #Opposition_leaders #Impact_Summit #Indian_Youth #Congress_allies #Summit_Opposition #BJP_rivals #rivals_slam #international_stage
'Shirtless' protest row: BJP & Congress workers clash in Indore, pelt stones - watch Clashes erupted between BJP and Congress workers during a BJP protest against an Indian Youth Congress (IYC) demonstration at the India AI Impact Summit. Stone-pelting occurred, leading to police intervention and injuries. Four IYC workers were arrested and sent to police custody for investigation into a potential larger conspiracy. #Congress #Youth_Congress #Congress_workers #Impact_Summit #Indian_Youth #watch_Clashes #Shirtless'_protest #Clashes_erupted #pelt_stones #BJP_protest
BJP protests nationwide in response to Congress' 'topless' AI Summit protest; four IYC leaders arrested BJP staged nationwide protests after Indian Youth Congress workers disrupted the India AI Impact Summit, displaying slogans against PM Modi. Four IYC leaders were arrested. BJP workers also showed black flags to Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai, accusing the Congress of an 'anti-national' act and demanding an apology for the 'shameful' summit disruption. #Modi #Youth_Congress #Impact_Summit #Indian_Youth #IYC_leaders #displaying_slogans #staged_nationwide #Congress' #IYC #BJP_staged
Congress paradox: Shashi Tharoor praises AI Summit, youth leaders protest on spot Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest against a trade deal at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, leading to their detention. This occurred hours after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the summit's organization and global stature, and also supported a defense deal with France. #Shashi_Tharoor #Tharoor_praises #Youth_Congress #Impact_Summit #youth_leaders #spot_Youth #Congress_paradox #workers_staged #leaders_protest #shirtless_protest
At AI Summit, PM Modi’s nameplate carries a ‘Bharat’ message Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the global community at the AI Impact Summit to leverage technological disruption as humanity's greatest opportunity, emphasizing "right action" guided by "right understanding." The summit also saw the country's nameplate displayed as "Bharat," a recurring practice at official global events, sparking renewed discussion. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Impact_Summit #Bharat’_message #message_Prime #Modi_urged #greatest_opportunity #leverage_technological #technological_disruption
‘Give AI an open sky, but ...’: PM Modi hails AI, flags caution — top quotes Prime Minister Modi emphasized democratizing AI for human-centric development at the AI Impact Summit. He highlighted India's talent and policy clarity, inviting global collaboration. Modi unveiled the MANAV Vision for ethical, accountable, and inclusive AI, stressing the need for global standards and child safety in the evolving digital landscape. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Modi #Modi_hails #quotes_Prime #top_quotes #Impact_Summit #flags_caution #open_sky #emphasized_democratizing #human-centric_development
AI summit: From Tata Sons chair Chandrasekaran’s expansion strategy to Google CEO Pichai’s ‘vision’ — who said what India is hosting the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders to discuss artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on democratizing AI, building sovereign capabilities, and ensuring inclusive growth. Leaders emphasized AI's transformative potential across sectors like healthcare and education. The summit highlighted India's growing role as a trusted AI hub in the Global South. #artificial_intelligence #Impact_Summit #Google_CEO #Tata_Sons #CEO_Pichai #Sons_chair #chair_Chandrasekaran #India-AI_Impact #expansion_strategy #discuss_artificial
First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row Galgotias University apologized for misrepresenting a commercially available robotic dog as an in-house innovation at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The university blamed a professor for providing incorrect information, a stark contrast to its initial claims of a "propaganda campaign." The incident drew criticism from opposition leaders, who called the summit a "disorganized PR spectacle." #Impact_Summit #Galgotias_University #robodog_row #row_Galgotias #damage_control #walked_back #robotic_dog #in-house_innovation #University_walked #University_apologized
Evening news wrap: Galgotias University under fire over Chinese robodog at AI Summit; Gogoi calls CM Himanta 'Assam's Jinnah' & more Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after its showcased robot dog was identified as a commercially available Chinese model, sparking controversy. Meanwhile, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma 'Assam's Jinnah' and downplayed a former state chief's exit. #Impact_Summit #Galgotias_University #Chinese_robodog #Galgotias #Assam_Jinnah #Chinese_model #sparking_controversy #showcased_robot #robot_dog #Gogoi_calls
More embarrassment for Galgotias University? After robodog, 'in-house' soccer drone from Korea called out Galgotias University is under renewed scrutiny at the India AI Impact Summit. Following controversy over a robotic dog, the institution now faces questions about a drone soccer arena. Faculty claimed it as an in-house innovation, but social media users point to similar commercially available products from South Korea. The university was asked to vacate its stall at the summit. #India #South_Korea #Summit #Impact_Summit #Galgotias_University #Galgotias #University #Korea #Korea_called #embarrassment
India AI Impact Summit: PM Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai #Impact_Summit #Sundar_Pichai #Google_CEO #CEO_Sundar #Modi_meets
Chinese robodog row at AI Impact Summit: Why is Galgotias University under fire? Explained Galgotias University was asked to leave the AI Summit Expo after showcasing a Chinese-made robotic dog as an in-house innovation. The university clarified it did not build the robot but used it to inspire students, sparking a debate on domestic AI development versus global technology adoption. #Impact #Summit #Impact_Summit #Galgotias_University #Chinese_robodog #robodog_row #Summit_Expo #Explained_Galgotias #Galgotias #University
'We are open-minded': Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for inconvenience at AI Impact Summit, sets up 'war room' #Ashwini_Vaishnaw #Ashwini #Impact_Summit #war_room #Vaishnaw_apologises
'PR hungry govt': Congress slams Centre over 'utter chaos', food-water shortage at AI Impact Summit; Vaishnaw replies The Congress party has criticized the Centre's alleged mismanagement of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling it an example of a "PR hungry" government that turned a global opportunity into "utter chaos." Party president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted distress faced by participants, including founders, exhibitors, and visitors, due to logistical failures and disruptions. #Congress_slams #Centre_alleged #Impact #Impact_Summit #utter_chaos #Vaishnaw_replies #slams_Centre #hungry_govt #food-water_shortage #alleged_mismanagement
