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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.

Bollywood lauds Mohan Bhagwat’s address at RSS centenary year event in Mumbai

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Several prominent personalities from the Indian film and music industry attended the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary year event in Mumbai and praised the organisation’s journey, with many describing the interactions and speech as inspiring and informative.

‘Diwali-like’ celebrations in Bhadohi as India-US tariff cut set to boost carpet industry

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:49 PM

Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) A wave of enthusiasm has swept through Bhadohi’s carpet industry following the India-US trade deal and tariff cuts on Indian products, with exporters expecting up to a 20 per cent boost in business and describing the development as a “Diwali-like” moment for the sector.

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrives in New Delhi

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Sunday arrived in New Delhi after concluding his engagements in Chennai and Mumbai.

India-UAE defence pact signals shift from transactional ties to deeper strategic security alignment: Report

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily transforming their bilateral relationship into a clearly defined defence and security framework, reflecting a shift from primarily transactional engagements to cooperation that also addresses hard-security calculations, according to a report.

FairPoint: When Congress crossed a parliamentary line

Deepika Bhan | February 8, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Parliament, the most sacrosanct space in Indian democracy, is where political disagreement is settled by argument, not intimidation. But when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha advises a sitting Prime Minister to stay away from the House because of security concerns arising from the conduct of fellow MPs, something has gone profoundly wrong.

10-month voyage: Indian Navy’s Sudarshini concludes Oman port call

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Historic seafaring links between India and Oman were in focus as the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, an official said on Sunday.

PM Modi departs for India after concluding Malaysia visit

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:50 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for India after concluding his two-day visit to Malaysia.

PM Modi encourages Malaysian businesses to explore huge India opportunities

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:43 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia and appreciated the growing business-to-business (B2B) connections between the two countries and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story, an official statement said on Sunday.