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Chidambaram slams Budget 2026-27 as 'forgettable' , says youth joblessness stands at 15 per cent

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Pointing out that youth joblessness stands at 15 per cent in India, with less than 25 per cent of the workforce in regular employment, Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram launched a sharp attack on the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, describing it as cautious, parsimonious, forgettable, and already vanishing from public memory.

Pakistan's trade deficit soars by 44 per cent as exports plunge

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan's trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply by 44.42 per cent to $7.683 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 (July-December), compared to $5.32 billion during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan.

Rahul Gandhi says LS Speaker 'committed' to allow him to speak, Rijiju hits back

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday claimed that Speaker Om Birla assured him that he would be allowed to speak before the Union Budget discussions in the house, triggering a rebuttal from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and subsequent pandemonium, which led to an adjournment for the day.

Stop misleading Assam: Congress attacks Himanta over Gogoi remarks

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Congress on Monday escalated its attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of making baseless allegations for political mileage and questioning the functioning of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Assam government.

Maritime security, regional stability central to India-Seychelles relationship: Herminie

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday said that as key Indian Ocean States, maritime security and regional stability remains central to India-Seychelles relationship.

DIIs solidify their dominance on Indian equities, reach 20.6 pc ownership

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained key bidders, pumping $23.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $90.1 billion in full year 2025 – aided by steady SIP inflows into domestic MFs, a report showed on Monday.

'Would be proud moment': BJP backs Bhagwat’s call to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the stature of the Bharat Ratna would rise further if it is conferred upon Veer Savarkar, the BJP on Monday backed his remarks and said that awarding the country’s highest civilian honour to the freedom fighter would be a proud moment for every Indian.

Terror accused Abdul Rahman killed inside Faridabad Jail, Kashmiri inmate arrested

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) A major security incident was reported from Faridabad district jail, where a 20-year-old terror accused, Abdul Rahman, was killed late Sunday night after being attacked by another inmate, officials said on Monday.

‘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.

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.

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Chidambaram slams Budget 2026-27 as 'forgettable' , says youth joblessness stands at 15 per cent

Pakistan's trade deficit soars by 44 per cent as exports plunge

Rahul Gandhi says LS Speaker 'committed' to allow him to speak, Rijiju hits back

Stop misleading Assam: Congress attacks Himanta over Gogoi remarks

Maritime security, regional stability central to India-Seychelles relationship: Herminie

DIIs solidify their dominance on Indian equities, reach 20.6 pc ownership

'Would be proud moment': BJP backs Bhagwat’s call to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar

Terror accused Abdul Rahman killed inside Faridabad Jail, Kashmiri inmate arrested

‘It’s a proud moment’: BJP, JD(U) on Nitin Nabin's visit to Bihar

Trade deal unlocks $30 trillion US market for India’s exports

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