1) PM Modi Welcomes Macron To India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on his India visit. Talks will review strategic partnership progress and expand cooperation in defence technology trade and governance. Macron arrived in Mumbai for meetings and the AI Impact Summit. Leaders expressed confidence in stronger bilateral ties.
2) Congress Protests Alleged MNREGA Renaming In Lucknow
Congress workers protested near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow against alleged renaming of MNREGA. Police stopped marchers with barricades. Leaders including Ajay Rai joined demonstration. Clashes erupted as activists tried to advance. Protest formed part of statewide agitation over labour welfare and government policies.
3) Bill Gates To Deliver AI Summit Keynote
The Gates Foundation confirmed Bill Gates will deliver keynote at India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February nineteen. The statement follows reports of review after references in Jeffrey Epstein files released by United States authorities. No criminal charges have been indicated against Gates in connection with the matter.
4) Salim Khan Admitted To ICU In Mumbai
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital and is in ICU. Family members including Salman Khan visited him. Sources say he is stable but unable to speak. The legendary writer known for classics like Sholay remains under observation as further medical updates are awaited.
5) Sunil Gavaskar And Kapil Dev Back Imran Khan
Fourteen former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev urged Pakistan to ensure humane treatment for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The appeal cited health concerns and solitary confinement. The captains called for medical care family access and fair legal process amid rising international attention.