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Youth voices acknowledged in Union Budget: Viksit Bharat Dialogue participant thanks Modi govt

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:22 AM

Nainital, Feb 7 (IANS) Anagh Saxena, a participant in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, on Saturday welcomed the Union Budget 2026 and said that suggestions put forward by young leaders have been reflected in the government’s financial road map, expressing gratitude to the Modi government for acknowledging youth perspectives.

We are eagerly waiting for this moment: Indian diaspora in Malaysia on PM Modi's visit

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:03 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Malaysia at the invitation of his counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, members of the Indian diaspora on Saturday expressed excitement, saying they had been eagerly waiting for this moment.

Bengal SIR: Hearing deadline expiring today, around 15 constituencies might be allowed extension

IANS | February 7, 2026 10:28 AM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) The deadline for hearings on claims and objections on the draft voters’ list in West Bengal is expiring on Saturday, with possibilities being high that around 15 Assembly constituencies might be allowed extension for a couple of days to complete that process.

Six killed as speeding truck ploughs into passengers on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

IANS | February 7, 2026 10:20 AM

Mathura, Feb 7 (IANS) Six people were killed after a speeding truck ran over them on the Yamuna Expressway near Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura during the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

Look forward to enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: PM Modi embarks on Malaysia visit

IANS | February 7, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that his visit to Malaysia will aim to deepen the defence and security ties between the two nations and will further enhance the economic and innovation partnership.

Delhi-NCR warms up; air quality stays in 'poor' category

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:53 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed a gradual rise in temperatures as residents woke up to bright sunshine on Saturday, even as the region’s air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category.

Great news: PM Modi hails India, US interim trade framework

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India finalised an interim trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the development, calling it 'great news' for both nations.

PM Modi to begin two-day Malaysia visit today

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, marking a significant step in deepening India–Malaysia relations.

App-based transport workers to observe nationwide strike today

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) App-based transport workers across the country associated with Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter and other app-based ride-hailing platforms will observe "breakdown" on Saturday against falling incomes and "worsening exploitation".

US, India agree on framework for interim trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade, a step aimed at advancing talks toward a broader bilateral trade pact, as the White House formally announced to reduce the tariff on imports of Indian products from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.

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Youth voices acknowledged in Union Budget: Viksit Bharat Dialogue participant thanks Modi govt

We are eagerly waiting for this moment: Indian diaspora in Malaysia on PM Modi's visit

Bengal SIR: Hearing deadline expiring today, around 15 constituencies might be allowed extension

Six killed as speeding truck ploughs into passengers on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

Look forward to enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: PM Modi embarks on Malaysia visit

Delhi-NCR warms up; air quality stays in 'poor' category

Great news: PM Modi hails India, US interim trade framework

PM Modi to begin two-day Malaysia visit today

App-based transport workers to observe nationwide strike today

US, India agree on framework for interim trade deal

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