‘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.

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.

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.