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India’s energy sourcing decisions guided by national interest: Centre

IANS | February 9, 2026 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday that India’s energy sourcing decisions are guided by national interest, with an emphasis on diversification and competitive pricing. These remarks responded to reports suggesting that India may reduce Russian oil imports after announcing an interim trade agreement with the United States.

Centre working on trials with banks to operationalise PF withdrawals via ATMs soon

IANS | February 9, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The government is working on trials with banks to operationalise employees' provident fund (PF) withdrawals via automated teller machines (ATMs), with a likely date to make it applicable from April, for ease of service.

Gujarat, Starlink sign cooperation pact to strengthen statewide digital infrastructure

IANS | February 9, 2026 6:56 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 9 (IANS) The Gujarat government, on Monday, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for mutual cooperation with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, a subsidiary of SpaceX, marking a significant step towards strengthening digital connectivity across remote and underserved regions of the state.

Adani Electricity observes 37th National Road Safety Month, takes collective safety oath

IANS | February 9, 2026 6:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Adani Electricity, in collaboration with the Mumbai Traffic Police Department, observed the 37th National Road Safety Month from January 1-31, which included specialised awareness sessions for employees and citizens on defensive driving, signal adherence, and responsible road behaviour.

'India’s services-led growth more resilient than China's'

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with robust growth projections indicating that it will outpace several peers in the coming decades, a media report said.

PM Modi reaffirms India's commitment to remain Seychelles' reliable partner

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday acknowledged India’s support for the development, security needs and aspirations of the archipelagic island nation through Lines of Credit (LoCs), grants, capacity building and High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP).

India's GDP likely to grow 6.4 pc in FY27, fastest among G20 economies: Report

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to expand 6.4 per cent in fiscal 2026‑27 -- the fastest among G20 economies -- driven by strong domestic consumption and policy measures, a new report has said.

India-US trade deal to unlock major boost for gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:40 PM

Mumbai/Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) Leading players from India’s gems and jewellery industry welcomed the India-US tariff agreement, calling it a historic step that would open up a large, high-value American market for Indian exporters and significantly boost bilateral trade.

India leads in several indicators in global ‘Network Readiness Index’, improves its position

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The government on Monday said India has improved its global ‘Network Readiness Index 2025’ (NRI 2025) position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank, leading in several indicators.

Pak stares at $1.2 billion of vaccine import bill by 2031 as India halts supply

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The disruption in affordable pharmaceutical imports from India, especially vaccines, has sharply increased Pakistan’s financial burden and the country stares at an annual import bill of $1.2 billion by 2031, according to reports.

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India’s energy sourcing decisions guided by national interest: Centre

Centre working on trials with banks to operationalise PF withdrawals via ATMs soon

Gujarat, Starlink sign cooperation pact to strengthen statewide digital infrastructure

Adani Electricity observes 37th National Road Safety Month, takes collective safety oath

'India’s services-led growth more resilient than China's'

PM Modi reaffirms India's commitment to remain Seychelles' reliable partner

India's GDP likely to grow 6.4 pc in FY27, fastest among G20 economies: Report

India-US trade deal to unlock major boost for gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders

India leads in several indicators in global ‘Network Readiness Index’, improves its position

Pak stares at $1.2 billion of vaccine import bill by 2031 as India halts supply

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