News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Semiconductor Facility In UP & Other News

Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 19:48 IST

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In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Centre’s first response to the US Supreme Court’s verdict to strike down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump; The Congress party came under sharp criticism after workers of the Youth Congress stormed the AI Impact Summit shirtless, and other top news.

‘Made In India Chip Vital For Self-Reliance’: PM Modi At Greater Noida Semiconductor Facility Launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a key milestone for the nation’s self-reliance in semiconductor chips. Read more

‘Studying Developments’: Centre’s First Response After US Top Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs

In its first response to the US Supreme Court’s verdict to strike down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, the Central government of India said it is studying all developments, from the court’s judgment to Trump’s following remarks, to analyse their implications. Read more

Congress Protest At AI Summit ‘A Larger Conspiracy’ Inspired By Nepal’s Gen Z Movement: Delhi Police

Shirtless protests by members of the Indian Youth Congress at the AI Summit venue in the capital were inspired by Nepal’s violent Gen Z movement that toppled the government there, Delhi Police told a court, alleging a larger conspiracy behind the demonstration. Read more

‘Made Us All Feel Ashamed’: Opposition Parties Slam Congress Over Shirtless Protest At AI Summit

The Congress party came under sharp criticism after workers of the Youth Congress stormed the AI Impact Summit shirtless. Visuals showed the protesting workers walking inside Bharat Mandapam with their shirts in their hands, raising slogans as they marched through the venue. Read more

These 6 US Judges Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs. Two Were Appointed By The President Himself

The US Supreme Court on Friday said that Donald Trump had overstepped his powers in imposing a broad range of tariffs that disrupted international trade, striking down a crucial mechanism that the US President has used to impose his economic will. The highly conservative US Supreme Court ruled six-three in the case, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs."

BJP Workers Wave Black Flags At Rahul Gandhi Over Congress’ Shirtless Drama At AI Summit

Workers, supporters and youth wing members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged protests across several cities, condemning the Indian Youth Congress for disrupting the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Demonstrations took place in Delhi, Surat, Mulund in Maharashtra, Hyderabad and other locations, with BJP activists raising slogans and carrying placards denouncing the Congress. Read more

Temples In Delhi, UP Could Be LeT, Jaish Targets In Pakistan-Backed Terror Plot, Intel Suggests

Intelligence agencies warned of possible coordinated IED strikes on major Hindu shrines in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh by Pakistan-backed terror groups, with temples including Akshardham Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Temple identified as potential targets, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18.

Sanju To Replace Abhishek Sharma? Suryakumar Drops Bombshell Before Super 8

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has backed an out-of-form Abhishek Sharma ahead of the Super 8 match against South Africa, scheduled to be played on Sunday (February 21) in Ahmedabad. The young opening batter has been under the pump lately as he is yet to score a single run in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Three ducks in as many innings have raised concerns over his form, hinting at a possible shake-up at the top of the order. However, the Indian captain put an end to all speculations around Abhishek getting dropped and replaced by Sanju Samson.

Rajpal Yadav Gets Emotional, Says He ‘Won’t Be Able To Repay’ Wife Radha Yadav’s Debt

Rajpal Yadav, who attended his niece’s wedding in Shahjahanpur, is currently out of jail on interim bail after the High Court suspended his sentence until the next hearing, which is scheduled for March 18. Several videos of Rajpal Yadav from the wedding ceremony have surfaced on social media. As the actor has come out of jail, he has expressed his gratitude towards his wife for supporting him and keeping the family together. Read more

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