India’s much-anticipated AI Summit, touted as a platform to promote artificial intelligence, has been marred by controversies, criticisms, and administrative blunders. The event, which was scheduled to be addressed by tech mogul Bill Gates, was cancelled at the last minute, while a local robot’s claim of being created in India sparked a heated debate.
The cancellation of Gates’ speech and the robot’s dubious claim have raised questions about the government’s narrative on the summit. The program was further marred by criticisms, administrative blunders, and protests by Indian Youth Congress workers, who chanted anti-government slogans.
“The government has neglected national interests in purported trade agreements with the US, and young people are suffering from unemployment and economic pressure,” said AICC president Aditya Bhanothi, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meanwhile, a report from Afghan media highlighted that 17.4 million people’s basic needs have not been met due to a lack of funds. In another incident, an 18-year-old British Pakistani was killed in a knife attack in Birmingham, UK. Revelations from documents related to Jeffrey Epstein have surfaced, detailing the extent of his abuse.
The US has deployed at least 60 fighter jets on Jordan’s Aqaba Airbase, said US Ambassador Mike Hockabi, stating that “Israel’s control over the entire Middle East is a possibility.” Meteorologists predict that a major snowstorm could hit Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, affecting flight operations.
A disturbing incident of violence against Muslim citizens in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has surfaced. US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%. Indian media reports that Indian Airlines has not paid nearly 42 billion rupees in dues.
Russia’s plant is manufacturing intercontinental ballistic missiles and short-range ballistic missiles. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been dubbed the most unpopular leader by 61% of citizens in 58 countries, including the US and Europe. A journalist in the US questioned whether the destruction in Gaza aligns with Christian values, to which Senator Lindsey Graham replied, “I’m not convinced.”
In a report, it is said that in anticipation of Trump’s “dead line,” US aircraft have positioned themselves at Portuguese airbases. A US naval fleet, the Abraham Lincoln, has already arrived in the Middle East. The Council of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that a website has been launched to register for the upcoming fasting period.
“We believe in dialogue as the solution to any problem,” said Khalid Mehmood Qureshi. “We are peace-loving people and have reached an important juncture. We need to make a decision now.”
In another development, England has set a target of 147 runs for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage group 2 match.
Critics have lamented that both leaders have failed to study the constitution and laws, leading to irresponsible statements. Iran and the US have differing views on easing restrictions. An Iranian official told a British news agency that both parties need to agree on a reasonable timeline for lifting restrictions.
Opposition leaders from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf addressed a press conference in Islamabad. PTI leader and former KP Finance Minister, Taimur Saleem Jhagra, said that the government’s claims of improving the economy are baseless. Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar stated that the government is only trying to negotiate and has not made any decisions.
