India should be prepared for all scenarios as Bangladesh goes to polls: Report

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:41 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Having recalibrated its approach by adopting a functional yet pragmatic strategy since the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus took over in Dhaka, India must now remain open to all scenarios as the neighbouring country goes to the polls later this week.

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 and Seychelles ink agreements in key sectors, open new vistas for cooperation

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie discussed bilateral cooperation in development partnership, capacity building, health, infrastructure, blue economy, renewable energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties during their meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

Pakistan's trade deficit soars by 44 per cent as exports plunge

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan's trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply by 44.42 per cent to $7.683 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 (July-December), compared to $5.32 billion during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan.

PM Modi announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Calling development partnership a "strong foundation" of New Delhi-Victoria ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles to support concrete projects in various sectors like social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security.