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February 10, 2026 5:07 PM

India’s doctor-population ratio improves to 1:811, better than WHO norm: Prataprao Jadhav

India’s doctor-population ratio has improved to 1:811, surpassing the World Health Organization (WHO) benchmark of 1:1000, according to data shared by the Union government in Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Union Minister...

February 10, 2026 4:02 PM

India’s vehicle retail rises 17.61 pc in January: FADA

India’s overall vehicle retail market grew 17.61 per cent year-on-year to 27,22,558 units in January, driven by strong demand for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Tuesda...

February 10, 2026 3:00 PM

India, Greece deepen defence ties with new cooperation agreements

India and Greece on Monday took a significant step toward strengthening their strategic and defence partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias in New Delhi. During the mee...

February 10, 2026 1:07 PM

Kohli, Rohit moved to Grade B as BCCI revamps central contract structure

Former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been placed in Grade B of the BCCI’s central contracts for the 2025–26 season, marking a shift in the board’s grading structure and reflecting their current involvement across formats. Bo...

February 10, 2026 1:09 PM

PM Modi hails Bastar Pandum festival, says Bastar now symbol of culture, confidence and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the special celebration of the ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, saying the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and tribal heritage of the Bastar region while r...

February 10, 2026 1:08 PM

NITI Aayog releases study outlining pathways to Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero by 2070

NITI Aayog on Monday released the first set of study reports outlining India’s development pathways towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 while progressing towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. The reports form part of In...

February 10, 2026 10:31 AM

PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam review bilateral ties in phone call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to further strength...

February 10, 2026 10:24 AM

US reaches nuclear deal with Armenia as Vance pushes peace dividend

Armenia and the United States agreed on Monday to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector as Washington sought to bolster ties with a former close ally of Russia, months after Washington brokered a peace agreement in the South Caucasus. A statement on...

February 10, 2026 10:18 AM

NATO expected to launch Arctic Sentry mission in coming days

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is expected to launch a mission in the coming days that could boost its surveillance and military assets in the Arctic, five sources told Reuters, following tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump an...

February 10, 2026 10:13 AM

Sensex rises over 180 points in early deals; Nifty near 25,920

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher in early deals on Tuesday, supported by positive global cues and sustained foreign fund inflows. At around 9.28 am, the Sensex was up 182 points, or 0.22 per cent, at 84,247, while the Nifty gained 50 points, o...