feat: introduce events page showcasing India Innovates 2026 and a new assistant API.

Author: a3ro-dev

app/api/assistant/route.ts

@@ -60,10 +60,11 @@ Rules:
 
 **India Innovates 2026 Event Details:**
 - **What is it:** India's Biggest Tech Innovation Summit (civic tech, data, cybersecurity). Exhibition-focused, not a classic overnight hackathon.
-- **Participation:** Anyone can apply. No age/academic restrictions. Must have a team of 3-5 members (no individuals).
+- **Participation:** Anyone can apply. No age/academic restrictions. Must have a team of 3-6 members (no individuals).
 - **Domains:** Politics & Civic Tech | Cyber Security | Data Mining & Processing. Teams must pick one problem statement from one domain ONLY.
 - **Product State:** Fully polished not required, but need a working prototype/MVP/demonstrable concept. Slide-only ideas perform poorly. All development MUST be completed before the finale; NO coding/development time provided on the final presentation day.
 - **Logistics:** Fully offline at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 28 March 2026, Expo Timings: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Travel/accommodation NOT provided.
+- **Key Dates:** Registration Deadline: 05 Mar 2026, 10:59 PM IST. PPT Submission Phase: 24 Jan - 10 Mar 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Evaluation Phase: 11 Mar - 15 Mar 2026. Grand Finale: 28 Mar 2026, 9:00 AM.
 - **Format:** ~300 shortlisted teams get a booth to demonstrate solutions, pitch, and interact with investors, govt leaders, and founders.
 - **Judging & Prizes:** Moderately strict judging. Total prize pool ₹10,00,000. Prizes per domain: 1st ₹1,50,000 | 2nd ₹1,00,000 | 3rd ₹50,000 | Runner-Up ₹35,000. Certificates provided for teams clearing Round 1.
 - **Outcomes:** Top innovations pitch directly to govt/political parties. Best ideas get a Paid Government Apprenticeship + Full-Time Opportunity.

app/events/page.tsx

@@ -42,24 +42,24 @@ const WebGLShader = dynamic(
 const stages = [
   {
     title: "Submit Your Presentation",
-    period: "24 Jan – 13 Mar 2026",
+    period: "24 Jan – 10 Mar 2026",
     copy: "Submit a presentation around the solution you have built. Best solutions get an exhibition space to display to investors, founders, policy makers, and industry leaders.",
     start: new Date("2026-01-24T00:00:00"),
-    end: new Date("2026-03-13T23:59:59"),
+    end: new Date("2026-03-10T23:59:59"),
   },
   {
     title: "Evaluation",
-    period: "1 Mar – 20 Mar 2026",
-    copy: "All registered teams showcase their solutions. Selected teams are invited to a dedicated exhibition booth at Bharat Mandapam at subsidized costs.",
-    start: new Date("2026-03-01T00:00:00"),
-    end: new Date("2026-03-20T23:59:59"),
+    period: "11 Mar – 15 Mar 2026",
+    copy: "Core Committee members and mentors will thoroughly review all submitted PPTs and shortlist teams based on quality, feasibility, innovation, and impact.",
+    start: new Date("2026-03-11T00:00:00"),
+    end: new Date("2026-03-15T23:59:59"),
   },
   {
     title: "The Grand Finale",
-    period: "28 – 29 Mar 2026",
+    period: "28 Mar 2026",
     copy: "Solutions presented to judges at Bharat Mandapam. On-the-spot evaluation by judges and ministries to declare winners across all domains.",
     start: new Date("2026-03-28T00:00:00"),
-    end: new Date("2026-03-29T23:59:59"),
+    end: new Date("2026-03-28T23:59:59"),
   },
 ];
 
@@ -206,13 +206,13 @@ export default function Events() {
                 {/* Left — key stats */}
                 <div className="space-y-0 divide-y divide-white/10 rounded-2xl border border-white/10 bg-white/5 overflow-hidden">
                   {[
-                    { icon: <Trophy className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Prize Pool", value: "₹10,00,000" },
-                    { icon: <Users className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Team Size", value: "3 – 5 Members" },
+                    { icon: <Trophy className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Prize Pool", value: "₹10,05,000" },
+                    { icon: <Users className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Team Size", value: "3 – 6 Members" },
                     { icon: <IndianRupee className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Registration", value: "₹200" },
                     { icon: <Calendar className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Reg. Deadline", value: "5 Mar 2026, 10:59 PM IST" },
-                    { icon: <Activity className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Registered", value: "2,881+ teams" },
+                    { icon: <Activity className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Registered", value: "8,704+ teams" },
                     { icon: <Eye className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Impressions", value: "13,08,296+" },
-                    { icon: <Clock className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Timings", value: "9 AM – 7 PM, both days" },
+                    { icon: <Clock className="h-4 w-4 text-(--brand-pink)" />, label: "Timings", value: "9 AM – 7 PM" },
                   ].map((s) => (
                     <div key={s.label} className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-3.5">
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ export default function Events() {
         <PageSection
           align="center"
           eyebrow="Prizes"
-          title="₹10,00,000 prize pool"
+          title="₹10,05,000 prize pool"
           description="Top solutions across every domain take home cash prizes — plus a certificate for every participant."
         >
           <GlassContainer className="overflow-x-auto" glowColor="pink" animated={false}>