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February 4, 2026 12:55 AM

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellites and space planes to offensive lasers under a 35 billion euro ($41 billion) military space spending plan aimed at countering growing threats from Russia and China in orbit, the country's spac...

February 3, 2026 4:01 PM

Over 26 lakh households get rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar; ₹14,771 crore aid released

More than 26 lakh households across India have so far benefited from the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), the government said on Tuesday, with rooftop solar installations rapidly expanding under the flagship renewable energy initiative. ...

February 3, 2026 2:35 PM

PM Modi gave ‘excellent guidance’ to NDA MPs at Parliamentary meet: Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided “excellent guidance” to NDA Members of Parliament during a Parliamentary Party meeting, urging them to continue grassroots-level work to ...

February 3, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi Thanks Trump After U.S. Reduces Tariffs on Indian Goods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday and thanked him for reducing tariffs on Indian products to 18%, calling the move a step that will strengthen economic ties between the two countries. During the call, the ...

February 3, 2026 9:06 AM

Trade deal heralds exciting new phase in our partnership: Indian envoy to US

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday hailed the trade deal between the two nations and said that the new announcements "herald an exciting new phase in our partnership". This came as India and the US reached a trade deal on Mo...

February 2, 2026 9:26 PM

Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to be exhibited in Sri Lanka from Feb 4

India will showcase the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10 as part of a major spiritual and cultural outreach initiative, reinforcing centuries-old civilisational ties between the two countries. The public expos...

February 2, 2026 9:12 PM

STT hike on F&O meant to curb speculation, protect retail investors: Sitharaman

A day after the Union Budget announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trading is intended to discourage speculative activity and protect retail inve...

February 2, 2026 9:06 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrati...

February 2, 2026 7:04 PM

Iran weighs terms for resuming talks with U.S. amid rising tensions

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute amid fears of wider regional conflict. Ten...

February 2, 2026 6:47 PM

Rajnath Singh approves grant of ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status to Yantra India Limited

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), marking a significant milestone in the company’s transformation into a profit-making defence public sector undertaking. Congratulat...

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