French President Emmanuel Macron visited India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared an AI-generated image of the two leaders. Macron attended the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The summit focused on responsible and development-focused AI. India is hosting the global AI gathering. Leaders discussed AI's future and its impact on people, planet, and progress.

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A disturbing surge in mob violence, fueled by child-lifting rumors, has led to innocent individuals being attacked across Madhya Pradesh. In Indore, a mentally ill woman was assaulted, and similar panic-driven attacks are occurring without any evidence of actual kidnappings. Police urge citizens to report suspicions rather than taking the law into their own hands.

India's space sector is embracing Artificial Intelligence with a new Rs 6 crore seed fund from IN-SPACe for startups developing AI applications. Aimed at fostering innovation, the initiative will grant Rs 1 crore each to five selected entities. This move highlights AI's growing integration in space missions, from data analysis to autonomous systems.

President Murmu lauded the International Fleet Review 2026, emphasizing friendship and collective security among 74 participating nations. The grand maritime spectacle showcased India's naval prowess and commitment to global stability. Over 85 ships, including 19 foreign warships, and numerous aircraft demonstrated multi-domain capabilities, reinforcing India's role as a first responder and partner in maritime cooperation.

The ruling NDA is poised to expand its Rajya Sabha presence following biennial polls for 37 seats on March 16. With governments in six of the ten states going to polls, the BJP-led alliance anticipates a significant tally increase. Prominent retiring members' futures hinge on party alliances and internal coordination.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the civil aviation minister's resignation pending the Baramati air crash probe, alleging the charter company VSR Ventures is being protected. Supriya Sule also called for a transparent inquiry, highlighting concerns about potential political motives behind the accident.

At least five deaths have been reported among wedding attendees in Bihar's Rohtas district following a 'tilak' ceremony on February 14. A probe has been launched by excise and district officials after speculation arose linking the fatalities to alleged liquor consumption. Four relatives died within three days of the event.

Authorities are intensifying their search for local gangster Karanjit Singh, also known as Gugga, who escaped a Jammu juvenile home with two Pakistani inmates. The Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Ambala and handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Gugga, believed to be the escape's architect, remains at large, with his mother also missing.

Jammu and Kashmir's tourism sector is showing signs of recovery following a significant downturn after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Government initiatives, including promotional efforts, have boosted tourist footfalls during the winter season. Despite a dip in 2025 compared to 2024, efforts are underway to further revive the industry, which contributes substantially to the state's economy.

Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.

In 1911, Prayagraj witnessed the world's first official airmail service, a 13-minute flight by French aviator Henri Pequet carrying 6,500 letters. This pioneering event, staged at the UP Exhibition, marked a significant leap from pigeon post, demonstrating the potential of powered flight to conquer distance and reshape global communication. The historic flight launched a new era in postal history.

​Mahua Moitra also shared a Vaishnaw's deleted X post in which he had purportedly praised the Galgotias University's robodog, which triggered a massive backlash online over its Chinese origins. ​ In the post, as was posted by the TMC leader, Vaishnaw had said: «Bharat's sovereign models are performing well on global benchmarks.»

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has criticised the United States and China. He stated that Western countries spread fundamentalism. Bhagwat asserted India possesses solutions to global problems. He called for accelerating 'Ghar Wapsi'. Bhagwat also urged Hindus to have at least three children. He emphasized strengthening India in all areas to become a world leader.

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.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC elections. The meeting, which covered various issues, follows MNS's support for Shinde's Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli and Shinde's praise for Thackeray's broader perspective in decision-making.

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.»

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.