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.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Oppn MPs raise slogans, seeking to mention LS issues

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha created a noisy uproar and shouted slogans on Monday, after Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan firmly refused to allow discussion on an issue from the Lok Sabha. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge attempted to raise concerns over the alleged denial of speaking rights to the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, in the Lower House.

Tobacco baron's son involved in high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur; police probe on as several injured in accident

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) A high-speed accident involving a Lamborghini created panic in Kanpur’s upscale Gwaltoli area late on Saturday night, leaving several people injured and prompting a detailed police investigation. The incident occurred on a busy VIP road in the posh locality, where the speeding vehicle driven by a tobacco baron's son rammed into pedestrians and multiple two-wheelers.