India

India, Malaysia agree to fast-track strategic partnership, expand defence, digital, and trade ties

08 Feb 2026 | 1:28 PM

‎Kuala Lumpur/New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) ‎India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to accelerate their strategic partnership, deepen defence and security cooperation, and expand collaboration in emerging sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital payments, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a “new speed and depth” in bilateral relations during his first foreign visit of 2026.

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Delhi traffic police issue advisory ahead of Shriram College centenary celebrations

08 Feb 2026 | 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the Centenary Year celebrations of Shriram College of Commerce, North Campus, Delhi University, scheduled on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, an official said.

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Delhi sees rising temperatures, light morning mist; air quality remains poor

08 Feb 2026 | 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) As winter fades in Delhi, temperatures are gradually rising, and dense fog has given way to light mist during early morning hours of Sunday.

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Delhi LG V K Saxena flags off 59th Edition of The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally

08 Feb 2026 | 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena flags off the much-awaited 59th Edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally in the national capital on Sunday.

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No maize, wheat, rice or dairy imports from US, assures Agriculture Minister

08 Feb 2026 | 12:49 AM

New Delhi/Bhopal, Feb 7 (UNI) union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said farmers’ interests have been fully protected in the India-US trade agreement, rejecting Opposition claims that Indian agriculture would suffer.

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Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 metro station renamed ‘Shri Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar’

07 Feb 2026 | 10:18 PM

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Delhi's Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 Metro Station has been officially renamed as ‘Shri Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar’, following a long-standing demand from local residents.

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India–US Interim Trade Deal: Who gains as tariffs ease

India–US Interim Trade Deal: Who gains as tariffs ease

07 Feb 2026 | 10:13 PM

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) The long-anticipated interim trade agreement between India and the United States has finally come into force, delivering a cautious but politically significant de-escalation of bilateral trade tensions and reopening a pathway toward a more ambitious Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) later this year.

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Over 100 vintage beauties line up for pre-judging prior to 59th The Statesman VCCR

Over 100 vintage beauties line up for pre-judging prior to 59th The Statesman VCCR

07 Feb 2026 | 10:08 PM

Agraj Pratap Singh
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) With the rumble of their powerful engines, and their shining chrome adding glitter to a pleasant Saturday, the Maharanis of the auto- world that ruled the roads in the past, lined up at the Modern School in the heart of the city for the final day of the pre-judging event on the eve of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally’s 59th edition.

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India, US Trade Pact game changer for Textile industry: Textile Ministry

07 Feb 2026 | 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) The Textiles Ministry on Saturday described the landmark trade agreement between India and the United States as a major catalyst enhancing textile trade relations between the two countries and hoped that it could be a major economic game changer for the sector.

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Janakpuri biker death: Ashish Sood visits site with senior officers, warns of strict action

07 Feb 2026 | 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday conducted a joint inspection at the Janakpuri accident site, where a biker lost his life after falling into a pit dug for Delhi Jal Board (DJB) work on Thursday night.

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Janakpuri biker death: Ashish Sood visits site with senior officers, warns of strict action

07 Feb 2026 | 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday conducted a joint inspection at the Janakpuri accident site, where a biker lost his life after falling into a pit dug for Delhi Jal Board (DJB) work on Thursday night.

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Indo-US trade deal a 'surrender,' Cong warns of blow to farmers, SMEs

07 Feb 2026 | 7:28 PM

‎New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) ‎The Congress on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the India-US trade deal, describing it as an “economic surrender” signed under pressure and warning that it would seriously harm Indian farmers, small businesses and the middle class.

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Janakpuri accident : CM issues eight-point safety directive to all departments

07 Feb 2026 | 7:25 PM

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Taking a strong view of the tragic accident in West Delhi’s Janakpuri area, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued an eight-point safety directive to all departments and executing agencies, ordering immediate and time-bound action to prevent such incidents in future.

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Delhi govt enhances financial powers of Municipal Commissioner; Can now approve projects up to Rs.50 cr

07 Feb 2026 | 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) The Delhi Government has significantly enhanced the financial powers of the Municipal Commissioner, with the official now authorised to approve projects and schemes costing up to Rs 50 crore at their own level.

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Tigers straying beyond core areas, need stronger rescue response: Bhupender Yadav

07 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM

By Muskan Bhatia
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday stressed the need for a stronger response system to protect the country’s wildlife, pointing out that tigers often move beyond core areas.

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