Looking to deepen ties with India in green tech, defence co-operation: Poland Dy Foreign minister (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski on Friday took note of India’s stellar economic growth, rising global stature and also shared insights on European nation’s inclination to deepen ties with India across multiple sectors, two of which remain high on its agenda – defence co-operation and green technology.

Through small examples he conveyed powerful ideas: Leaders praise PM Modi after 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Several BJP leaders and Union Ministers on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with students during the ninth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', calling it inspiring, historic and a powerful lesson in life beyond examinations.

RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India’s growth: Economists

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:28 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the policy rate unchanged reflected a favourable assessment of growth and inflation dynamics, economists said on Friday.

Govt’s net borrowing is on lower side: RBI Governor

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday that the government’s borrowing programme is on the lower side, which would enable it to raise the required resources at reasonable prices.

Law and order not being maintained in Punjab, says Priyanka Chaturvedi on AAP leader’s murder

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi in Punjab has triggered sharp political reactions, with leaders across parties raising serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

Rohit Shetty firing case: IMPPA writes to CM Devendra Fadnavis requesting immediate intervention

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has addressed its concerns to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the recent firing incident outside the residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty.

Baloch activist urges Norway not to host Pakistani leaders accused of human rights abuses

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:22 PM

Quetta, Feb 6 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, on Friday cautioned the Norwegian Government against hosting Pakistan’s former caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar and Balochistan’s "puppet" Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti during their scheduled visit from February 15-17, accusing them of human rights violations.

Nishikant Dubey vows to set up library of published, banned books on Nehru-Gandhi family

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Amid the controversy that arose after the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, challenged the Central government over its objection to quoting excerpts from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday said he will set up a library accessible to everyone to provide information on the contribution of the Nehru-Gandhi family, including published and banned books.

Bangladesh: Five injured, including child, in firing during election campaign

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:08 PM

Dhaka, Feb 6 (IANS) Five people, including a child, were injured after unidentified assailants opened fire during an election campaign in the Ali Khali Rohingya camp area of Teknaf upazila in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar, local media reported on Friday.

Bitcoin extends losses down 6 pc, tracking global weakness in tech stocks

IANS | February 6, 2026 12:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) World’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin extended losses on Friday, falling over 6 per cent to about $66,198 as risk aversion, heavy liquidations, weakness in technology stocks, and fears of tighter US monetary policy rattled investors.