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India PM | February 14-15, 2026: Your Essential Weekend Briefing on India's Prime Minister
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NEWS IN DETAIL
PM Modi To Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi on February 16, 2026.
The five-day expo is being held alongside the India AI Impact Summit 2026, and will serve as a national demonstration of Artificial Intelligence in action. It will feature 13 country pavilions, including Australia, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and Africa, showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
The Expo will host over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured around three thematic chakras: People, Planet, and Progress. It will also feature over 600 high-potential startups, which are developing globally relevant, population-scale solutions.
During the event, more than 500 sessions will be organized highlighting the transformative impact of AI across various sectors and discussing future actions to ensure that AI benefits every global citizen. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is expected to attract over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates. The event aims to foster new partnerships and create business opportunities within the global AI ecosystem.
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on the development of Artificial Intelligence for Good solutions across healthcare, agriculture and governance is set to commence in the National Capital on February 16, 2026.
PM Modi In Assam: Inaugurates Major Infrastructure And Connectivity Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and flagged off several development projects worth more than 5,450 crore rupees in Assam on Saturday.
In Guwahati, he inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across River Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati built at a cost of 3,000 crore rupees. After the bridge inauguration, the Prime Minister proceeded to Lachit Ghat, a nearby area and virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati and the National Data Centre for North Eastern Region at Amingaon in Kamrup district.
The Prime Minister also flagged off 225 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme for four cities of India. 100 buses for Guwahati, 50 each for Nagpur and Bhavnagar and 25 buses for Chandigarh.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass, developed along a national highway in Dibrugarh district and witnessed aerial display of Fighters, Transport aircrafts and Helicopters. The Emergency Landing Facility was constructed with 100 crore rupees.
The Prime Minister later, addressed a Booth Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Guwahati. He said that the entire North-East including Assam is the Ashtalakshmi of India.
The Prime Minister said during the last 11 years the NDA government led by BJP played a very important role for the development of North Eastern Region.
He criticized the Congress for negligence and underdevelopment of this region during their rule.
He said that during the last 11 years more than 5.5 lakh crore rupees allocated to the Northeast and unprecedented development can be seen in the infrastructure sectors of this region. The Prime Minister said, Assam has emerged as a key growth engine for India during the rule of BJP led government only.
The Prime Minister informed that his government is working on improving connectivity and infrastructure sectors in this region as these will generate employment for the youths.
He further informed that a record 49,725 crore rupees has been earmarked for Assam under tax devolution for the 2026-27 financial years and river tourism infrastructures will be developed in the State.
PM Modi Shares Glimpses Of ET Now Global Business Summit 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 that he addressed on Friday evening.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the past decade of the 21st century has witnessed unprecedented disruptions, including the global pandemic, tension and wars in different regions, and supply chain breakdowns that shook global balance. He emphasized that crises reveal the true strength of a nation and expressed pride that despite these disruptions, India’s decade has been marked by remarkable development, outstanding delivery, and the strengthening of democracy. He affirmed that India will drive global growth and emerge as the new engine of the world economy.
On Saturday, the PMO shared glimpses of the summit on X:
“Amid numerous disruptions, this decade has been one of unprecedented development for India, marked by strong delivery and by efforts that have strengthened our democracy”
“In this decade of the 21st century, India is riding the Reform Express”
“We have made the Budget not only outlay-focused but also outcome-centric”
“Over the past decade, we have regarded technology and innovation as the core drivers of growth”
“Today, we are entering into trade deals with the world because today’s India is confident and ready to compete globally”
PM Modi Greets Everyone On Mahashivratri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted everyone on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
“May Adidev Mahadev always keeps his grace upon everyone. May all be blessed with well-being and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity,” PM Modi said in an X post.
Prime Minister Greets Herath Poshte To Kashmiri Pandit Community
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Herath Poshte, the sacred festival reflecting the rich traditions of Kashmiri Pandit community.
The Prime Minister posted on X: “Herath Poshte!
This sacred festival reflects the rich traditions of our Kashmiri Pandit community.
On this pious occasion, I pray for wellness and abundance in everyone’s lives. May it open new pathways of success and fill every home with joy and contentment.”
PM Pays Homage To Sant Sevalal Maharaj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the great social reformer Sant Sevalal Maharaj on his birth anniversary.
In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Hundreds of salutations to the great social reformer Sant Sevalal Maharaj on his birth anniversary. By spreading the message of truth, non-violence, and high moral values, he instilled a new consciousness in society. His inspiring life will forever continue to guide the people of the country.”
Prime Minister Remembers Brave Heroes Of Pulwama
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019.
Prime Minister Modi posted on X: “Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019. Their devotion, resolve and service to the nation remain forever etched in our collective consciousness. Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage.”
