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Rahul Gandhi says LS Speaker 'committed' to allow him to speak, Rijiju hits back

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday claimed that Speaker Om Birla assured him that he would be allowed to speak before the Union Budget discussions in the house, triggering a rebuttal from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and subsequent pandemonium, which led to an adjournment for the day.

Stop misleading Assam: Congress attacks Himanta over Gogoi remarks

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Congress on Monday escalated its attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of making baseless allegations for political mileage and questioning the functioning of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Assam government.

Maritime security, regional stability central to India-Seychelles relationship: Herminie

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday said that as key Indian Ocean States, maritime security and regional stability remains central to India-Seychelles relationship.

DIIs solidify their dominance on Indian equities, reach 20.6 pc ownership

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained key bidders, pumping $23.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $90.1 billion in full year 2025 – aided by steady SIP inflows into domestic MFs, a report showed on Monday.

'Would be proud moment': BJP backs Bhagwat’s call to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the stature of the Bharat Ratna would rise further if it is conferred upon Veer Savarkar, the BJP on Monday backed his remarks and said that awarding the country’s highest civilian honour to the freedom fighter would be a proud moment for every Indian.

Terror accused Abdul Rahman killed inside Faridabad Jail, Kashmiri inmate arrested

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) A major security incident was reported from Faridabad district jail, where a 20-year-old terror accused, Abdul Rahman, was killed late Sunday night after being attacked by another inmate, officials said on Monday.

‘It’s a proud moment’: BJP, JD(U) on Nitin Nabin's visit to Bihar

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) As BJP national president Nitin Nabin is on a visit to Bihar for the first time after assuming the party’s top post, leaders of the BJP and its JD(U) on Monday described the development as a 'proud moment' for the state and said preparations were underway in Patna to welcome him.

Trade deal unlocks $30 trillion US market for India’s exports

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) marks a major milestone in India’s global trade engagement, securing sustained preferential access for exports in the US market valued at over $30 trillion, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

JGU signs MoUs with 10 leading universities in 5 countries at QS India Summit

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:49 PM

Panaji, Feb 9 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 10 leading universities in 5 countries during the QS India Summit 2026, held recently in Goa. These MoUs mark JGU’s continued engagement with global universities and are aimed at supporting academic cooperation across multiple regions.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Oppn MPs raise slogans, seeking to mention LS issues

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha created a noisy uproar and shouted slogans on Monday, after Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan firmly refused to allow discussion on an issue from the Lok Sabha. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge attempted to raise concerns over the alleged denial of speaking rights to the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, in the Lower House.