India-Australia economic ties at all-time high: Australian diplomat

IANS | February 4, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Economic relations between India and Australia are at their strongest ever, with bilateral trade growing rapidly and more opportunities ahead, Zoe Woodley, First Secretary for Economic, Energy and Climate Change at the Australian High Commission said on Wednesday.

‘Vocal for Local’ shines at Magh Mela, boosting rural artisans

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:56 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 4 (IANS) Handicraft products made by local artisans are emerging as a major attraction for visitors at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, as the Centre’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative gives a strong push to indigenous crafts and traditional livelihoods.

No PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha today, House adjourned till tomorrow

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Parliament, slated for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, is understood to have been postponed, as the Lok Sabha was adjourned till Thursday morning, over continued uproar and vociferous sloganeering from the Opposition members.

Trade deal with US has helped India regain export competitiveness: SBI

IANS | February 4, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) India now has one of the lowest tariffs among key Asian countries, with the US-India trade deal resulting in a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent earlier, and this will help in improving the country’s export competitiveness, according to an SBI Research report released on Wednesday.

BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi over ‘traitor’ remark, say Sikh community hurt

IANS | February 4, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reported “traitor” remark, calling it deeply offensive to the Sikh community and disrespectful to the armed forces, while also questioning the Congress party’s past actions and foreign engagements.