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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
