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February 9, 2026 4:27 PM
Indian equity markets extended gains for the second consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment following the announcement of an interim framework for the India–US trade deal and supportive cues from Asian markets. At the close of ...
February 9, 2026 4:47 PM
The trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to provide a substantial boost to Gujarat’s exports, with medium-term growth in certain sectors projected to increase by 100-150 per cent, officials said on Monday. The reduction ...
February 9, 2026 4:32 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected warmly with students from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, during a lively and culturally rich segment of the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, held on Monday. The multi-location interaction...
February 9, 2026 3:38 PM
India will host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, bringing together governments, industry leaders and researchers from over 100 countries. The summit, according to the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), is ...
February 9, 2026 4:24 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a special economic package of USD 175 million for Seychelles to support projects in key sectors including social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. The an...
February 9, 2026 2:58 PM
India has secured a major breakthrough in global trade with the signing of the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement, unlocking preferential access for Indian exports to the United States’ massive $30-trillion market. The agreement delivers sweeping...
February 9, 2026 1:44 PM
Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned repeatedly in her three-decade campaign for women's rights, was sentenced to a new prison term of 7-1/2 years, a group supporting her said on Sunday. Mohammadi, ...
February 9, 2026 11:25 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the limitless potential of students, saying they are endowed with extraordinary talent and possess the ability to turn their dreams into reality. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Our students, endowed with ex...
February 9, 2026 11:07 AM
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have, for the first time, overtaken foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in ownership of the benchmark Nifty50 index, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Securities. Data showed that as of the December 20...
February 9, 2026 11:05 AM
Shipments of affordable 5G smartphones in India surged by over 1,900 per cent year-on-year in 2025, driven by aggressive pricing, wider availability of entry-level 5G chipsets, and the rapid expansion of nationwide 5G network coverage, a report said ...
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