India-EU trade deal unveils emerging silhouette of post-US world order: Report
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) — touted as “mother of all deals” — unveils the emerging silhouette of a post-US world order amid relentless threats to territorial sovereignty, punitive tariffs and the weakening of multilateral institutions, according to a recent report in The Guardian. The trade deal announced recently […]
India-Taiwan ties developing into structured partnership: Report
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India-Taiwan relations are evolving from cautious commercial relations into a structured partnership that covers technology, labour mobility and supply chains. India has positioned Taiwan as a key partner in its industrial transformation and in mitigating geopolitical supply chain risks by aligning its Act East Policy with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. […]
Yogi govt presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore UP Budget with focus on law and order, health, infra
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented a Rs 9,12,696.35 crore budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly, an increase of nearly 12.9 per cent over the previous year. The Budget includes new schemes worth Rs 43,565.33 crore. The government has placed special emphasis on capital expenditure, […]
Medicinal plant sector to drive Viksit Bharat vision: Ayush Minister
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Medicinal plants are not merely the foundation of India’s traditional knowledge systems but also a vital component of its biological and economic heritage, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday, adding that the growing global recognition of Ayurveda and other Ayush systems highlights India’s potential to become a global supplier […]
S. Africa envoy says first ever India-SACU trade pact will boost economic ties
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Prof. Anil Sooklal said on Wednesday that the proposed SACU (Southern African Customs Union)–India Free Trade Agreement would significantly boost trade and investment flows between the two regions. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the High Commissioner said that this would be the first […]
Punjab CM reviews arrangements for Investment Summit from March 13-15
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to be held from March 13-15 in Mohali, envisioning it as a step towards accelerating industrial growth in the state. Addressing the meeting, CM Mann said, “The Progressive Punjab Investment Summit […]
Tax transfer to states has shot up by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27: FM
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the total resources to be transferred to the states, including the devolution of state share in taxes and releases that are made under the centrally sponsored schemes in the Budget for 2026-27 is estimated to be Rs 25.44 lakh crore, which is […]
Chiranjeevi pens note of gratitude to his first film’s producer, director
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Recalling that February 11 was the first day he stood in front of a camera for his film ‘Punadhirallu’, which incidentally was the first film for which he shot, Mega star Chiranjeevi on Wednesday penned a note of gratitude to the audiences and to the director and producer of the film, […]
70 kg ganja worth Rs.35 lakh seized in Hyd; two arrested in task force operation
Hyderabad, Feb.11 (RAHNUMA): In a major anti-drug operation, sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force (West Zone) along with SR Nagar Police arrested two persons allegedly involved in ganja cultivation and distribution, seizing 70 kilograms of dry ganja worth approximately Rs.35 lakh. The accused have been identified as Maniel Dalabhera (30), a farmer from Odisha accused […]
Rs.1.3 cr jewel heist cracked: Jubilee hills police nab Nepali gang members at border
Hyderabad, Feb.11 (RAHNUMA): Jubilee Hills Police, in coordination with the Hyderabad City Task Force, have arrested two accused involved in a pre-planned high-value robbery at a residence in Nandagiri Hills, Jubilee Hills. The police recovered stolen gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs.1.3 crore. According to the police, the theft took place on February 5, 2026, […]
