Deve Gowda backs Budget; calls for focus on jobs, farmers, inclusive growth

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former Prime Minister and JD(S) MP H.D. Deve Gowda expressed support for the Union Budget 2026-27 during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha. He praised its overall direction while calling for greater emphasis on employment, inclusive growth and regional priorities.

'India emerges as viable third pole in fragmented global economy'

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) With the United States, China, and Russia creating a hostile world, Europe and Canada have no choice but to deepen ties with India, according to an article in Washington-based online publication 'The National Interest'.

India's people-centric approach, priorities as BRICS chair appreciated

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India presented the priorities for its BRICS chairship in 2026 under the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' during the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas held on February 9-10 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Wednesday.

PM Modi highlights how carbon capture can power India's next steel revolution

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted how carbon capture can power India’s next steel revolution as the country’s guided efforts towards Net Zero 2070 commitment, strategic investments, and hydrogen initiatives drive growth, global competitiveness, and lead the road to a Viksit Bharat.

Left Front-Cong alliance in Bengal unlikely, says CPI(M); backs joint Oppn stand on SIR (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary M.A. Baby on Wednesday indicated that the possibility of an electoral understanding between the Left Front and the Congress in West Bengal is remote, even as he underlined that Opposition parties remain united on select national issues, including concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.