Deeply Shocked: PM Modi offers condolences over Canada shooting incident

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the shooting incident at a school in Canada's British Columbia and offered his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones while wishing speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Deve Gowda backs Budget; calls for focus on jobs, farmers, inclusive growth

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former Prime Minister and JD(S) MP H.D. Deve Gowda expressed support for the Union Budget 2026-27 during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha. He praised its overall direction while calling for greater emphasis on employment, inclusive growth and regional priorities.

'India emerges as viable third pole in fragmented global economy'

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) With the United States, China, and Russia creating a hostile world, Europe and Canada have no choice but to deepen ties with India, according to an article in Washington-based online publication 'The National Interest'.

India's people-centric approach, priorities as BRICS chair appreciated

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India presented the priorities for its BRICS chairship in 2026 under the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' during the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas held on February 9-10 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Wednesday.