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Indian diaspora in Malaysia gears up to welcome PM Modi

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Malaysia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as excitement builds among the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day official visit from February 7 to 8. Prime Minister Modi's visit, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is expected to further strengthen India–Malaysia ties across trade, finance, security and cultural cooperation.

PM Modi very charismatic and phenomenal leader: Polish Secretary of State

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Visiting Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling him "very charismatic" and "phenomenal leader" with India being lucky to have PM Modi as its leader.

South Gujarat export sectors to gain from India-EU free trade agreement

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded between India and the European Union is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Gujarat, particularly its southern region, by providing wide-ranging duty-free and preferential access to one of the world’s largest import markets.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Jabalpur’s student Ayush Tiwari greets PM Modi ‘Har Har Narmade’

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:12 PM

Jabalpur/New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Ayush Tiwari, a student from Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the annual programme ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ in New Delhi on Friday.

Budget 2026-27 aims to sustain India's growth momentum

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 emphasises policy continuity, fiscal prudence, and investment-led growth.

Dilution of age of consent from 18 in sexual matters may undermine child safety: Govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The POCSO Act, 2012, defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years and dilution of the age of consent or introduction of exceptions in matters involving sexual activity may undermine child safety, the Union government told in Lok Sabha on Friday.

India-Poland relations on 'upward trajectory' after PM Modi's 2024 Warsaw visit: Polish Secretary

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Highlighting the Strategic Partnership agreement signed between Poland and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Warsaw in 2024, Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has said that the ties between both countries continue to be on an "upward trajectory".

EC briefs around 1,500 central observers ahead of forthcoming Assembly elections

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Friday, completed the two-day interaction session with more than 1,000 Central Observers, who will be deployed in about a dozen poll-bound states, this year.

Insult to Brahmin community, Sanatanis: Congress amid ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) With the upcoming web series "Ghooskhor Pandat" being embroiled in controversy even before its release, the Congress on Friday joined the criticism, terming the title an insult to the Brahmin community and Sanatanis, and demanding that the matter be looked into.

Delhi govt orders probe as biker falls to death in DJB pit in Janakpuri

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) An employee of a private bank, while riding a bicycle on Thursday night, tragically fell to his death into a pit that had been dug up for a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) project and fenced with green mesh in West Delhi's Janakpuri. In response to this incident, the Delhi government has initiated an inquiry.

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Indian diaspora in Malaysia gears up to welcome PM Modi

PM Modi very charismatic and phenomenal leader: Polish Secretary of State

South Gujarat export sectors to gain from India-EU free trade agreement

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Jabalpur’s student Ayush Tiwari greets PM Modi ‘Har Har Narmade’

Budget 2026-27 aims to sustain India's growth momentum

Dilution of age of consent from 18 in sexual matters may undermine child safety: Govt

India-Poland relations on 'upward trajectory' after PM Modi's 2024 Warsaw visit: Polish Secretary

EC briefs around 1,500 central observers ahead of forthcoming Assembly elections

Insult to Brahmin community, Sanatanis: Congress amid ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row

Delhi govt orders probe as biker falls to death in DJB pit in Janakpuri

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