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00:00Very good evening and thank you for tuning in to Super 6.
00:03I'm Sueisha Savant.
00:04Our top focus this evening is of course the friendship as India and France are fostering
00:11the two leaders, Modi and Macron, who finally met in Mumbai and the joint statement that
00:16just concluded where they reiterated that while this has been the longest strategic
00:20partnership, but it now extends to various other sectors beyond security, strategy and
00:25energy.
00:26And of course, the other big focus story also remains of how all is not seemingly well
00:31between the two allies ahead of the polls in Tamil Nadu, DMK and Congress, especially that
00:38cryptic post that came in from Manikam Tenghor, who later took a U-turn.
00:42But while they say that they're doing all fine and power sharing will be the focus, but
00:48is this really a story of power split?
00:50That and much more, but first a quick check of the top headlines we're tracking for you
00:53this evening.
00:56Modi-Macron momentous meeting and Mumbai leaders of two of the world's biggest economies
01:01hold bilateral reaffirmed commitment towards cooperation on defense cooperation and counter-terrorism.
01:14India leads global the AI dialogue.
01:18It is day two of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi at the Expo, which will be going
01:23on alongside the summit, will feature pavilions from 13 countries, including Australia, Japan,
01:29Russia, United Kingdom and France.
01:32Underage and out of control, a minor's joyride that turned deadly for a biker.
01:37Teen driving a Scorpio rammed a bike head-on, killing the 23-year-old Sahil.
01:42Victim's mother demands justice.
01:46Assam Assembly polls likely to be held in a single phase, unlike the 2021 polls, when election
01:52for 126 constituencies were conducted in three phases.
01:56Announcement of dates likely in first week of March.
02:00Ally vs. Ally escalates in the state of war of Tamil Nadu.
02:05DMK draws red line for alliance.
02:08Once action against Manikam Tagore, Manikam puts cryptic posts, says, I do not fear.
02:17Bangladesh's prince finally becomes the king.
02:19Tariq Rahman takes oath as prime minister after his party's landslide win in the elections.
02:24He is the first male to hold the post after 36 years.
02:30Fourteen former cricket captains, including Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, write to Pakistan
02:35government, urging them to ensure that former prime minister Imran Khan is given medical
02:39attention and fair treatment inside jail.
02:44Legendary screenwriter Salim Khan has been hospitalized at Mumbai's Deelawati Hospital.
02:49Salman Khan and his sister Alvira Khan, Agni Hodri, were spotted accompanying their father.
02:57Mumbai's civic body blacklists and fines Adityadhar's B62 productions.
03:03One lakh rupees for repeated on-set violations during the shooting of Dharundar for revenge.
03:12And a massive upset from the ongoing T20 World Cup.
03:15Australia knocked out of the group stage after the Zimbabwe Island match gets washed out.
03:22Zimbabwe now replaced Australia in the Super 8s.
03:29And while the march awaited Modi-Macron Milan, that finally happened in Mumbai today.
03:34After the bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Modi held a joint news conference with French
03:38President Emmanuel Macron.
03:40Both leaders hailed the ties between two nations and agreed to develop a common roadmap.
03:44Prime Minister Modi during the joint statement said that both nations are strengthening cooperation
03:49in critical minerals, biotechnology and advanced materials.
03:52He also said India-France partnership is a force for global stability.
03:57The French President, on the other hand, said India-France ties are based on trust and openness.
04:02Amid global uncertainties, Emmanuel Macron also said that he believes in a world without hegemony
04:08and called for collaboration with India in space, AI and defence.
04:16The French President, on the other hand, said India-France.
04:42Today we must clap for global strategy partners.
04:54This partnership is not strategic.
05:00Today we must have a platform of global stability and global progress.
05:09ॐ बारत और यूरोप के समंदों में एक टर्निंग पॉइंट है कि कुछी दिन पहले हमने यूरोपियन यूनियर के साथ
05:21है भारत के इतिहास का सबसे बड़ा और महत्वा कांख्षी फ्री ट्रेड एग्रिमेंट किया यह फ्री ट्रेड एग्रिमेंट भारत और
05:34फ्रांस समं�
05:36अब्रुद्रवक गती गलेंगा आपसी निवेश को बढ़ावा देने के लिए आज हम एग्रिमेंट
05:44कर रहे �हां जिसे हमारे लोगों और हमारी कंपनीज को डबल टैक्स न देना पड़े इन सभी
05:56the trade investment and mobility
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06:39we will change a new strategy to change the world and France.
06:45We have seen this in the past few years.
06:52We have seen this in the past few years.
06:54Whether it is the IMEC,
06:56which we have started,
06:59which we have opened a secretariat.
07:04If we talk about artificial intelligence,
07:10we have done some of the international solar alliance.
07:13We have many of them in the past few years.
07:18We have built new ideas for companies.
07:23We have also spent a new ideas for companies.
07:27We have also built new ideas for companies.
07:46Let me take this to my colleague Mustafa Sheikh now joining us on the broadcast.
07:51Mustafa, indeed a very positive statement that has come in from both the nations, both the big leaders
07:56and most importantly, how Macron reiterated that we had been in talks for a long time,
08:01but now this partnership that is beyond strategic, that is for global stability and progress and extends into many, many
08:09sectors.
08:13Well, that's true and what President Macron said also stems from the fact that India has enjoyed a bilateral tie
08:21with France for many more years
08:24and that is now going forward and it's going forward in terms of not only AI innovation, skilling, but student
08:32programs, defense deals.
08:34So there is a huge trust in between both the nations and it also reflects how the entire Europe looks
08:40at India for as an upcoming economy,
08:43as a fast growing economy and how they want to be invested in the country and coming days there are
08:48more news announcements going to happen.
08:50And not only that, the French President is travelling with many business leaders who are interacting with their counterparts in
08:58Mumbai.
08:59There are many business deals, there are many investments which are going to come in some time.
09:05So we can say the foundation of this relationship since the start has been very strong.
09:11There have been different relations, but it is now going for India to the next level and it's not only
09:16with France, it's with UK, it's with European Union.
09:20So this is what we can say a big platform which India has opened up for European nations and the
09:26same we'll be gaining from them. Back to you.
09:29Oh yes, absolutely. And Mustafa, let's also understand that President Emmanuel Macron will be at the AI summit tomorrow that
09:39is being hosted by India.
09:40Let me also take this to my colleague Prane Opadia who has been tracking every single development also.
09:45Prane, to understand from you what's expected tomorrow on day three technically of the AI summit, given the fact that
09:53President Emmanuel Macron will be there.
09:57Absolutely, you know, you know, President Emmanuel Macron has already listed out, you know, some of his engagement that he
10:03would be visiting AIMS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences and how the French technology is in terms of the
10:09AI application can bring benefit to the health sector.
10:13So there will be a technological demonstration and also the rolling out of the technology at AIMS.
10:19Besides that, he will also be holding an event along with some of the leaders from the French universities because
10:25France is trying to attract Indian students in big numbers.
10:28And they see the education and the migration and mobility of Indian professionals to France as a potential area of
10:36cooperation between India and France.
10:38Besides, you know, President Emmanuel Macron will also participate in the AI summit.
10:42And Prime Minister Modi mentioned the fact that, you know, last year when France hosted the AI summit, he was
10:49the special guest.
10:50And now it is his term to host President Emmanuel Macron along with the other world leaders who will be
10:55participating at the India AI impact summit.
10:59And day after tomorrow, on 19th of February, there will be a plenary session where all the technology leaders, including
11:05Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, will be there in the plenary hall along with the world leaders.
11:10You know, this is the biggest ever AI brainstorming session which is hosted on this planet.
11:15And in fact, this is the first event being hosted by by any country of global south.
11:19So this has its own wide resonance at the global capitals.
11:22But the big message coming out after this summit meeting between Prime Minister Modi and, you know, President Emmanuel Macron
11:29at a time when the world is facing the instability in geoeconomics as well as in geopolitics,
11:35that the stability of relationship is paramount, that is required.
11:40And in fact, you know, how India and France can play the role of a pillar and in fact in
11:46how their strategic partnership is not only limited to these two countries,
11:50how they want to take it forward to the global strategic, you know, level that, you know, globally, both the
11:56countries India and France are going to coordinate their efforts.
11:59And they will work and they'll play a role of a stronger pillar for other countries as well, be it
12:06Indo-Pacific or be it the other areas where India and France can collaborate.
12:10And if you break down the agreements, there are 20 outcomes and 20 agreements which have been agreed after this
12:16summit level meeting,
12:17be it in the sector of defense, be it in the sector of, you know, technology, innovation, you know, cutting
12:22edge technology transfer and or education and health.
12:26These are the and the skill development. These are the areas.
12:29And see, the trust which France enjoys in India and the kind of trust India enjoys in France, this clearly
12:36gives out the message that, you know, France trust India in terms of sharing their cutting edge technology.
12:42And in fact, looking at India for the mass production of their equipment, be it the Rafale fighter jets, be
12:48it the H-125, you know, the helicopters,
12:52which Prime Minister mentioned that that is the only civilian helicopter which can actually go up to the height of
12:58Mount Everest.
12:58And in fact, both India and France are looking at the facility which is inaugurated today in Kolar, Karnataka as
13:06a base to export these platforms to various other markets as well.
13:11Besides that, France is investing in a big, you know, amount and with big capacity with DASO Aviation opening up
13:18its research and development facility in Pune,
13:20with opening its, you know, MRO facility, which is the maintenance, repair and overall facility in India.
13:27So, in fact, France is looking at India not only in terms of, you know, transferring their technology or as
13:33a big market,
13:33but also as a market from which they can expand their, you know, their operation from where they can expand
13:42their business.
13:43You know, so these are the areas where India and France have laid down their, you know, charted their territory
13:50and in fact laid down the future course of their trajectory that how India and France are going to cooperate
13:56and in fact achieve the milestones set in the Horizon 2047.
14:02Oh, yes, absolutely. And let me also bring in our colleague Shivani Sharma, who's with us on the broadcast to
14:07really understand how the Rafal story is getting bigger,
14:10given the fact that this is being looked at as one of the most integral deals on that front when
14:15it comes to enhancing India's combat capabilities.
14:23So, Asia, Rafal indeed happens to be one of the biggest deals that will be worked out shortly and the
14:28discussions will be open.
14:30We know that the Defence Acquisition Council has already approved the deal, a nod has been given and now the
14:35discussions will be open.
14:37There are certain conditions that the Ministry of Defence has kept for the Rafal deals for 114 Rafal that will
14:43enhance the capabilities of the Indian Air Force
14:45that has been desperately waiting for new fighter jets as we know that squadron strength has dipped to 29 after
14:51the MiGs retired last year.
14:53So, now, when Rafal will be there, certainly there will be a capability enhancement for the Indian Air Force
15:01and what we are also learning through the sources that the aggressive posturing and the procurements that the India is
15:07coming ahead with,
15:08especially after Operation Sindhu. So, the MRFA programme that was actually delayed for some time has also caught pace
15:15and especially in view of the requirements of the Indian Air Force, the Rafal deal will be quite quick and
15:22pacey.
15:23That's what the sources are indicating. So, the timelines will be cut short so that the flyaway squadrons can come
15:29in as soon as possible for the Indian Air Force.
15:32We already have two squadrons of Rafal, one in Ambala and one in Hashima Raso and for the Rafal Marines
15:38also 28-29 is the timeline when these Rafals will be coming in for the Indian Navy.
15:43So, more Rafals for the Indian Air Force will certainly enhance the strength and capabilities and the squadron numbers for
15:49the Indian Air Force.
15:50And we've also seen how President Emmanuel Macron has specifically made mention of the defence ties between India and France
15:58and Rafal happens to be one of the most important factors out there.
16:02And the inauguration of the helicopter facility in Karnataka also is very important, how Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that
16:10this has been a turning point
16:13and an ear of significance for India and France also where we are taking this partnership just like these helicopters
16:19that can scale a height of Mount Everest and deep oceans too.
16:23So, certainly many important factors out there but Rafal happens to be an important deal that will be soon discussed
16:30and closed
16:31and 3.25 lakh crores is the amount of this Rafal deal that is being expected to Asia.
16:38So, very important out here to mention that France is going to be one of the biggest defence partners to
16:44India with this deal
16:45and the missile enhancement programs also with new missiles, the hammer missiles, the MRO facilities, the helicopters and many other
16:55things that also pertain to the Navy, the submarine deals with France.
16:59So, a lot is happening on the defence front with France besides the AI for which President Emmanuel Macron is
17:07here in India.
17:08And Rafal happens to be on the top list of this defence partnership that is shaping a new horizon for
17:15Indian Air Force and also for the partnership between India and France.
17:19Yes, absolutely.
17:20Yes, absolutely.
17:20Shivani, I want to thank you on that front.
17:21And of course, Pranay, we wait and watch what really pans out tomorrow on Day 3 of the Global AI
17:28Summit
17:28where we will see top leaders, speakers at their perspective.
17:33Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron who will also be attending the ASI Summit in Delhi.
17:39And speaking of that day 2 that was today of how it panned out at Bharat Mandapam, the summit is
17:47drawing massive interest.
17:49Registrations reaching 3 lakh and thousands of attendees from across the country while high footfall led to entry delays on
17:57day 1.
17:57Arrangements improved on day 2 reflecting both the scale and participation of India's growing engagement when it comes to AI.
18:06We are now getting you a special report by my colleague Ashutosh on what day 2 at the Global AI
18:13Summit looked like.
18:17India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 bringing together global leaders, policy makers, innovators, tech giants and industry experts
18:26to deliberate on the transformative role of AI across sectors.
18:30The first day of the summit witnessed an overwhelming response leading to heavy footfall and longer than expected waiting times.
18:38Due to the large turnout and heightened security measures, some attendees experienced delays in entry and registration.
18:45By the second day arrangements appeared more streamlined and welcoming and the venue continued to see strong attendance.
18:52The summit being held at Bharat Mandapam has drawn massive participation.
18:56According to METI Secretary S Krishnan, nearly 2.5 lakh people had registered initially, reflecting the country's growing energy and
19:03engagement in the AI sector.
19:06We have more than 2.5 lakh registrations from across India and the rest of the world.
19:11We have tried to make all the arrangements that we can.
19:15We never anticipated that there would be so many people willing and wanting to attend, which is why we did
19:21not restrict the registrations.
19:23So on all the days except the 19th, all of them are welcome to attend the various sessions that are
19:29going on.
19:30Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, had confirmed that registrations had reached 3 lakh.
19:37This is the biggest AI summit in the entire world. The response is phenomenal. The energy is palpable.
19:45About 70,000 persons, especially young persons have attended, joined this summit.
19:52We are working very hard. The entire team is working day and night to organize this world's biggest AI summit.
19:59And we'll make all efforts to make sure it is enjoyable for all of you.
20:04The AI summit 2026 unfolds in the national capital. Many even complained of heavy crowding.
20:09But the reason is also the enthusiasm and the curiosity of the people.
20:13That in fact, the specially designed impact AI website itself says, due to the overwhelming response and limited on-site
20:20capacity,
20:21the summit is currently oversubscribed. And hence, people are advised to participate virtually and all the sessions live.
20:28In fact, I am here at the media gallery. And this place is specially designed for the media persons, national,
20:32international media persons.
20:34Look at the number. If you see only the number of the media persons of internationally, nationally, the national media,
20:39regional media,
20:40all who are covering this AI summit, this number itself is in hundreds.
20:44So when you have the visitors, the media, the delegates, and several other stakeholders,
20:50that eventually, because of the limited capacity of Bharat Mandapam, perhaps became one of such regions of massive congestion and
20:58the overcrowding.
20:59The exhibition area features around 600 high potential startups showcasing AI-driven solutions, along with 13 country pavilions.
21:07Various union ministries and key stakeholders are also participating with dedicated teams.
21:13When the event is called World's fourth such largest and significant event on the technology and artificial intelligence,
21:20clearly, it brings curiosity in the people. And that we see not just hundreds, but thousands of the people coming
21:25out every day at Bharat Mandapam in different pavilions.
21:28More than 3,000 people registered online, including media, delegates, pavilion owners, workers, security operators,
21:34and all of them coming in a number literally makes the event heavily crowded.
21:39Of course, first day led to congestion, certain inconvenience, but on the second day, it has been a quiet, warm,
21:45smooth,
21:45and people have literally the purpose that solved seeing the innovation technology and the use of artificial intelligence across the
21:52spectrum.
21:53Overall, the strong turnout underscores the growing curiosity and enthusiasm around AI and its potential to shape the future across
22:01industries and nations.
22:03With Ashutosh Mishra, your report, India Today.
22:13And moving on to breaking news, coming in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who spoke out on the India AI summit,
22:19as he also set the tone for the 2047 Viksid Bharat mission.
22:23Prime Minister Modi said, and I quote, our vision is clear, AI must accelerate global development by remaining deeply human
22:31-centric.
22:32He said that with regards to the AI summit and the many, many conversations that are happening.
22:37He also added, and I quote, AI stands at a civilizational inflection point.
22:43Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for human-centric innovation.
22:47He said, and I quote, India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally.
22:53Let me take this to my colleague Aishwarya Paliwal joining us on the broadcast with further details of how day
22:58two really panned out.
22:59Aishwarya is you were tracking every single development.
23:02And you know, we have been seeing the kind of politics that has broken out on it,
23:07where the opposition with regards to the budget also questioned that India should not be a follower.
23:12India should be a leader when it comes to AI.
23:14But Prime Minister Narendra Modi really putting out that roadmap very clearly,
23:18that the innovation has to be human-centric.
23:20And with the way the AI Impact Summit in India is fanning out,
23:25certainly shows how we are paving the way for the world.
23:29Well, definitely, you know, we have seen how Prime Minister Modi Taiman again has been speaking about
23:34the fact that it is AI which has become the new goal.
23:37Data impact is the new goal.
23:38And we have seen how most of the economies, the developed economies actually,
23:42you know, they flaunt the fact that they are very good at AI, they are very good with tech,
23:47and the kind of innovation that we see coming out from these global giants.
23:51It's something that India, in fact, has been envying over the past many decades.
23:54You now need to make sure that this is something that India can do.
23:58This is the focus point of the government.
24:01And that's why we are the, you know, the AI Summit taking place.
24:04Here, the last AI Summit took place in Paris in 2025.
24:07And since then, the government was very, very clear that they want to show the world the kind of innovation
24:12that is now happening in India.
24:14So, with regards to that, we are seeing this huge AI Summit.
24:16India is showing the world what it can do and also telling the world that the kind of capabilities
24:21that India has is completely unmatched.
24:24We are now seeing many, many players stepping in.
24:26Most of these players are now coming out and saying that they can give world-class products.
24:31In fact, some of the products coming in from India, from India's table,
24:34will be the best in years to come.
24:37Oh yes, absolutely, Aishwarya.
24:39Many thanks for joining us with the key takeaways that happened on day two.
24:43And well, day two of the AI Summit that also saw packed halls, smoother coordination, and palpable energy.
24:49My colleague, Maria Shakin, who was also reporting from the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi,
24:53where the summit is in full swing.
24:56Watch this special report.
24:59Hello everyone.
25:00We are at the AI Summit here in New Delhi.
25:05This is Bharat Mandapam, which is witnessing a massive expo.
25:09On display are intelligence, innovation, and also ideas.
25:16India is sending a message to the world that it will not just be adopting AI,
25:22it will be shaping how the world uses AI.
25:26Just look at this one.
25:28Engineered for sustainability.
25:30What do you see?
25:31Something which is powering your vision.
25:35Something that will ensure that you are surprised,
25:38and at the same time curious to know more about it.
25:43So let me ask that question.
25:44Why am I so curious about this?
25:47So if you have heard about the Honorable Minister Ashwini Vashno,
25:51talking in Davos about that India is now targeting all the seven layers of AI journey.
25:56Seven chakras.
25:57It starts from data center.
25:59Right?
26:00It is where that your GPU, CPU servers are hosted.
26:02It starts from CB conductor.
26:05And Lassen & Toubro is beyond construction now with Vikasit Bharat in mind.
26:08We are also kind of creating that entire AI ecosystem.
26:11So we are into physical infra, data center.
26:14We are into digital infra, CPU, GPU cloud.
26:17So we offer GPU as a bare metal service.
26:19That is any AI.
26:22Blue versus Lassen & Toubro Mine Tree, a group company.
26:25And then you have humanides, robotic, connected mobility, healthcare, legal AI, no code AI.
26:32So all kind of testbed, vertical solution for respective industry can ride on your GPU platform.
26:38So once you have a GPU as a digital infra, you can put all your AI workloads,
26:43which can touch base in the entire community, society in India.
26:47So be it agriculture, healthcare or whatever.
26:49So we are trying to build up the complete full stack value chain,
26:52starting from a physical infra into cookie cutter industry solutions to the customers.
26:58So this is the new Bharat that we are talking about.
27:03The new Bharat, which is looking at different solutions.
27:08This is a stall of a big company.
27:11But what about startups?
27:13In fact, at this place you will be seeing multiple startups displaying their ideas as well.
27:19So come with me.
27:29Among the delegates is also multiple women.
27:33So here is Manvi, who is here, also part of the incubation at...
27:39Inception program.
27:39Inception program at NVIDIA.
27:41This is your startup.
27:43A startup.
27:43Tell us about it.
27:44Yeah.
27:44So Indiehood is basically a platform generator, which generates platform declaratively.
27:50So you don't have to do like typical native platform generation.
27:55It basically, you just declare your requirements to us, to the platform, and it generates itself.
28:01Okay.
28:02When did you start?
28:03So we have been building quietly for past seven, eight years.
28:06We have matured it to a level where the platforms that it generates now, the quality of it,
28:11is actually enterprise grade.
28:12So basically it's secure, scalable, and it can handle a scale of more than a million users.
28:18Okay.
28:18And it's an all women team?
28:20Looks like?
28:21Right now on the booth, yes.
28:23But not all women team.
28:25Okay.
28:25But yeah, so we have a lot of...
28:27So Meghna, she's our head of business.
28:28She's a woman.
28:29I'm part of product team.
28:31And you're from which part of India?
28:33So our team is based in Bangalore.
28:35And the office is based in Bangalore, but the team is spread out all across India.
28:40Thank you so much.
28:42And well, speaking of AI, the India Today Group has announced the debut of Sutra, a new
28:48AI-driven news anchor at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
28:52Developed in collaboration with Bharat Jain and showcased by the Ministry of Electronics
28:57and Information Technology, Sutra is designed to report and navigate complex, real-time information
29:03through concise synthesis and contextual insights from the AI Impact Summit.
29:08The initiative marks a significant step in the group's commitment to integrating advanced
29:12technology within a rigorous editorial framework.
29:16By utilizing models developed through the Bharat Jain initiative, Sutra aims to bridge the gap
29:21between high-level policy discussions and public understanding, providing real-time takeaways
29:27from the summit's key sessions.
29:29Let me now introduce you to India Today's AI anchor, Sutra.
29:35From New Delhi, this is Sutra with the latest from the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
29:42Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 today at Bharat Mandapam,
29:51asserting that India's strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility.
29:57He shared a commitment to harness AI with a human-centric approach.
30:03Vice President Sri Sipi Radhakrishnan stated that India seeks to bridge the technological
30:09strengths of the global north with the scale of the global south, emphasizing that AI must
30:15remain guided by responsibility.
30:18Organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the AI Impact Expo features
30:24400 exhibitors, over 150,000 attendees, and seven thematic pavilions across 70,000 square meters,
30:33showcasing the vision of AI for inclusive development.
30:38Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Sri Jitin Prasad described the event as the
30:44Maha Kumbh for AI, bringing together global tech leaders with delegates from 100 countries
30:51to define the world's technological progress.
30:54Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Sri Jayan Chaudhary announced
31:01the launch of the Skill India Assistant and the SOAR.
31:05Skilling for AI Readiness, Framework Positioning, AI-ready skills at the heart of India's journey
31:14to ensure technology strengthens livelihoods.
31:18The summit debuted the casebook on Real-World Impact of AI in Agriculture, spotlighting curated
31:26applications that are currently reshaping agri-innovation for farming communities worldwide.
31:32The AI by Her Global Impact Challenge commenced, providing a dedicated stage for women founders
31:39and researchers to lead bold initiatives in the AI ecosystem.
31:43UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated the UK is promoting an AI vision rooted in technological
31:50heritage, to spread opportunity alongside global allies like India.
31:55Following the Prime Minister's inauguration this evening, the India AI Impact Expo will
32:01officially open its doors to the public starting tomorrow, February 17th.
32:07Well, our focus now on how it is ally versus ally in Tamil Nadu yet again.
32:12Days after Congress MP Manikam Tagore demanded respect and a fair share of power from the DMK,
32:18the party appears to have issued an ultimatum to the Congress leader.
32:21However, the leader seems defiant.
32:24So what next is it for the India Bloc in Tamil Nadu?
32:28A power sharing arrangement or a power split?
32:31Here's that report.
32:39As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly polls, the political heat is rising within the ruling
32:44alliance.
32:45Last Sunday, Congress MP Manikam Tagore sparked a storm saying that the party seeks respect
32:50from the DMK and a fair share of power.
32:53While many party leaders have supported his stance, not everyone welcomed his comments.
32:58Sources say the DMK is upset with the Congress and has questioned why some leaders are still
33:02speaking despite party instructions to the contrary.
33:05To manage the situation, TN Congress Chief Selva Perunthogai met party Supremo Malikarjan Karge
33:11and briefed him on the political climate in the state.
33:38Shortly after, in a cryptic social media message, Manikam Tagore says he fears no one.
33:43But denied any rift within his party and the alliance in Tamil Nadu.
34:01Amid this Vijay's TVK has stepped in to support the Congress saying that Manikam is asking the right questions.
34:29Meanwhile, PNK Chief Anbhumami Ramadoss has claimed that the India block risks fighting amongst themselves,
34:34potentially giving the NDA a clear advantage.
34:58With polls approaching, the political turf war in Tamil Nadu is intensifying and the DMK Congress ruling alliance is clearly
35:06under strain.
35:07With Pramod Madhav and Anagar Kesav, Bureau Report India Today.
35:14Let's now take a look at the number game as Congress seeks more power and respect in the India block
35:21in Tamil Nadu.
35:22How are the numbers really looking at and what was it in the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly elections?
35:28Out of the 234 SMB seats, the DMK that won 133, securing a clear majority while the Congress at that
35:37time just managed 18 seats.
35:39Given this disparity, is the Congress really in a position to demand a larger share in the alliance?
35:45While quiet has been the pattern for the Congress when it comes to really align with the regional player.
35:51Because in the same election, the vote share was evenly split between the two major Dravidian parties,
35:57with the DMK securing 33% of the total votes and the AIDMK also receiving 33%.
36:04But what was the Congress like? The Congress garnered just 4% of the votes while the BJP obtained 3%.
36:11The remaining 27% of the votes were secured by other parties and independent candidates.
36:17The question is, is the Congress in a position to bargain with the DMK for more seats?
36:23And given this, is the DMK right in taking the upper hand in the alliance?
36:37And we now cut across to more breaking news coming in.
36:39According to sources, the DMK does remain upset with the Congress,
36:44asking why Congress Netas are not listening to its leadership.
36:48DMK now doubts if this is being done on purpose, saying that DMK has instructed Netas not to criticize the
36:55Congress.
36:56How come Congress Netas still speaking on power sharing, especially after what happened over Manikam Tagore?
37:03Now, although he did take a U-turn, but this has massively upset the DMK.
37:07Let me take this to my colleague, Kramod Madhav, now joining us on the broadcast with further details of
37:13what are the feelers coming in from the DMK on this?
37:16Well, Swisha, one thing is very certain,
37:18DMK has not been quite happy with whatever happening inside the Congress campus.
37:22And the first and foremost thing that we've been also highlighting is that,
37:25while TVK is constantly criticizing DMK,
37:27so far Congress has not said anything against the kind of criticism TVK is making against DMK.
37:32It's closest ally in the state of Tamil Nadu.
37:34However, in recent times, Manikam Tagore, even after,
37:37DMK made sure that the headquarters for the Congress would go ahead
37:41and instruct that no one should talk about the alliance or any kind of issue on public platform.
37:46Manikam Tagore has been constantly speaking on this matter.
37:49In fact, two days back, he held a meeting where he claimed that Congress cadres are not being respected.
37:52He also said that Congress is actually carrying the blame for the mistakes of the DMK.
37:58That is a very big statement.
37:59And he said, like, he will demand power sharing in all these ways.
38:03And he also, yesterday, as Silva Pardai went to meet Karge,
38:06he actually cryptically shared a post on social media claiming that there is no fear, no fear at all.
38:11Now, DMK very clear-cut has said that it has, like, had enough of whatever is happening over here
38:16and they have said that, like, why no action has been taken against Neta's inclined Congress
38:20who are making such comments while DMK has made sure that anybody criticizing Congress
38:25is facing kind of action and they have been asked not to do so.
38:28And this is why it looks like an ultimatum from DMK to Congress.
38:32Exactly the point, Pramodh.
38:34Given the fact that the DMK so far has been maintaining even at the conclave by India Today
38:39where they said that they are confident they will con the government,
38:42but also clearly saying that the alliance is very much intact.
38:47Now, while the DMK is taking that clear line, such actions by the Congress likely to miff the DMK further
38:54to even have an impact on the alliance and, most importantly, what the power-sharing formula will be.
38:59Well, one thing is very certain, Suresha.
39:01The concept is that, like, CM Stalin also, like, once speaking around the table,
39:05very clearly said that he has a brotherhood kind of relationship with Rahul Gandhi
39:09and that's the reason they are trying to avoid any kind of criticism over here
39:12and all talks are being held or taken care of by Kanimari who is directly talking to Rahul Gandhi.
39:17But the important aspect here is that, like, it looks like a huge bet is being placed over TVK
39:22and that seems to be because of, like, several text messages or kind of, like, data
39:26that is being provided by certain Congress netas to Delhi.
39:30And this is where DMK is now questioning how come Congress is remaining silent
39:33even when such kind of criticism it's facing in Tamil Nadu's Asia.
39:38Alright, Ramoth, we'll leave it at that.
39:40We'll wait and watch how the alliance and this sort of an equation panning out between the DMK
39:45and the Congress continues in the run-up to the polls in Tamil Nadu.
39:52And, well, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who rolled out a distinctly Bengaluru-style welcome
39:58for newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore,
40:01during the diplomat's first visit to the city.
40:04The BJP leader hosted Gore in Indira Nagar, treating him to classic local favourites,
40:09masala dosa and traditional filter coffee.
40:12That's not all.
40:13The two also enjoyed a ride in a Namma auto, an experience Surya described as the real Bengaluru.
40:19We leave you with these pictures.
40:21And thank you so much for watching this edition.
40:24And thank you so much for what you're doing for the U.S.-India relationship.
40:29I got the most incredible host right here.
40:31We'll be Bengaluru for the first time.
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40:43Bye.
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