News18 Evening Digest: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, 4 Arrested & Other Stories

Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 18:23 IST

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In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, What India Said on Iran-US Tensions, Khawaja Asif Speaks on Army’s Role, Economic Woes, and other stories.

Shirts Off, Slogans On: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, 4 Arrested

The Delhi Police have arrested four from the group of Indian Youth Congress workers for staging a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the AI Impact Summit 2026 is underway, on Friday. On Day 5 of the summit, the workers stormed the AI Expo Hall and walked with posters, chanting slogans against the PM Narendra Modi-led government. Read More

‘We’re Keeping An Eye On Situation’: India On Iran-US Tensions

India on Friday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Tehran amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US, while remaining in constant touch with Indian nationals in the country. During a media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is actively tracking developments and maintaining constant contact with the Indian community in Tehran. Read More

‘You Want To Choke India’s Development’: Union Ministers Slam Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest

The BJP on Friday launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi after Indian Youth Congress workers staged a brief protest at the high-profile AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, accusing the Congress of attempting to “choke India’s development". Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal condemned the incident, calling it an example of “Congress arrogance and frustration." Read More

Is Asim Munir Pakistan’s De-Facto Ruler? Khawaja Asif Speaks On Army’s Role, Economic Woes

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described the Army as the most important institution of the country that is helping the political government, describing it as a ‘hybrid government’ after he was asked whether Field Marshall Asim Munir was the de facto ruler of the country. Read More

Who Is Narsimha Yadav, The Organiser Of Youth Congress Protest At AI Summit?

Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the AI Impact Summit 2026, witnessed chaos on Friday after a group of the Indian Youth Congress workers marched in the AI Expo Hall shirtless and chanting slogans against the PM Narendra Modi-led government. According to an official statement by the Indian Youth Congress, the workers were protesting against a “compromised prime minister who has traded the identity of the country at the AI Summit." Read More

‘Mohsin Naqvi Influenced BCB Chief’: Ex-General Secretary Makes Massive Claim

Former general secretary of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Syed Ashraful Haque, has said that the current BCB chief Aminul Islam was naive and he was likely influenced by his Pakistan Cricket Board counterpart Mohsin Naqvi to pull out of the T20 World Cup in India, citing security concerns. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan draw more attention than most other cricketing countries, yet the bloc is anything but cohesive. In the lead-up to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, tensions with the ICC escalated, with Bangladesh and Pakistan making eyebrow-raising moves. Read More

Saaniya Chandhok’s Kenya Trip Pictures With Sara Tendulkar Go Viral Two Weeks Before Wedding

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara on Thursday posted a bunch of pictures from her recent Kenya trip, with several photographs featuring Saaniya Chandhok, who is all set to marry Arjun Tendulkar in the first week of March. The wedding is expected to be a grand affair, combining star presence, family traditions and emotional moments, though most details about the celebrations are still under wraps. Read More

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