India and UK sign agreement on social security for employees on short-term overseas assignments

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi/London, Feb 10 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed an agreement on social security relating to Social Security Contributions in New Delhi on Tuesday. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions for employees of both countries on temporary assignments in each other’s territories for periods of up to 36 months.

NSE, Department of Posts to expand mutual fund products across India

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts to enable distribution of mutual fund products through India Post’s extensive postal network, it was announced on Tuesday.