Govt’s net borrowing is on lower side: RBI Governor

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday that the government’s borrowing programme is on the lower side, which would enable it to raise the required resources at reasonable prices.

Nishikant Dubey vows to set up library of published, banned books on Nehru-Gandhi family

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Amid the controversy that arose after the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, challenged the Central government over its objection to quoting excerpts from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday said he will set up a library accessible to everyone to provide information on the contribution of the Nehru-Gandhi family, including published and banned books.

PM Modi to students: 'AI is your superpower – leverage it wisely!'

IANS | February 6, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged students to harness the vast technological opportunities of their generation wisely, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), describing it as a powerful tool to amplify capabilities rather than replace effort.

RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:59 AM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the Central Bank proposes to permit commercial banks to extend finance to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), subject to appropriate prudential safeguards.

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: HC orders arrest of mine owners

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:50 AM

Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the continued operation of illegal coal mines in Meghalaya, the High Court has ordered immediate arrests in connection with a deadly explosion at an alleged illegal mining site in East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday.