India–US trade deal comes as boon for MSME sector: CAIT

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said on Sunday that the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector of India sees greater opportunities of business in the American market with the finalisation of the first tranche of the India-US trade deal.

Pakistan’s National Finance Commission fails to act on fiscal woes

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) In what is a stark indicator of the poor governance in Pakistan, the country’s National Finance Commission (NFC) have failed to hold any meeting on revising the formula to modernise resource distribution between the federation and the provinces, according to a report in the Pakistani media.

Outrage over NEET student’s death: Protest held at Jantar Mantar

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) A major protest was held at Jantar Mantar on Sunday as students, activists and concerned citizens gathered to demand accountability and justice over the death of a NEET aspirant from Bihar, an incident that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about student safety and institutional responsibility.

Pakistan struggling to survive under $134 billion debt mountain

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan has been struggling with a deepening economic crisis for years, marked by mounting external debt pressures, stagnant growth, and structural weaknesses caused by decades of poor governance and over-reliance on external financing, according to a report.

IMF’s report calls out Pakistan’s failures on governance and fiscal discipline for its crises 

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan, despite all its boasting and bragging, remains enmeshed in financial crises, forcing its population to endure hardships and extreme circumstances. The country pulls no punches in blaming external factors and geopolitical forces for the troubles within, but a damning report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exposed its failures on multiple counts, ranging from fiscal indiscipline, erosion of governance and government accountability.

BJP President Nitin Nabin launches 500 DTC e-buses, flays AAP govt for failure

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Calling Team Rekha Gupta a result-oriented government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin, on Sunday, launched 500 electric buses, hitting out at the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for issuing misleading advertisements but failing in carrying out development on the ground.