February 3, 2026 8:15 PM

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AIIMS Delhi hails Union Budget 2026-27 for health focus

All Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has hailed the emphasis on health in the Union Budget 2026-27. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, media cell head and professor in AIIMS, Dr Rima Dada said that budget allocation for AIIMS has increased to more than 5,000 crore rupees, which ...

February 3, 2026 8:06 PM

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India’s growth projected between 6.8–7.2% in 2026: DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju

Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, today said, India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with growth projected between 6.8 to 7.2 per cent this year. Addressing the Post Budget Conference on the Union Budget 2026-27 organised by ASSOCHAM in N...

February 3, 2026 8:13 PM

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India condemns vandalism, removal of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Australia

India has strongly condemned the vandalism and removal of the Mahatma Gandhi statue located at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne, by unidentified people. In response to media queries regarding the incident, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New D...

February 3, 2026 5:55 PM

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Iran open to dialogue but rejects negotiations under threats: FM Abbas Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that Tehran remains open to dialogue grounded in mutual respect but will not engage in negotiations under threats or coercion. Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported that Araghchi made the remarks during a visit to the mausoleum of Imam Khom...

February 3, 2026 5:40 PM

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Dubai businesses welcome India’s Union Budget 2026–27

Indian businesses and professionals in Dubai have broadly welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as a growth-oriented roadmap with significant implications for cross-border trade and investment between India and the UAE. The Indian Business and Professional Council Dubai(IBPC), togethe...

February 3, 2026 5:21 PM

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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.   Tensions remain high following a U.S. naval buildup ...

February 3, 2026 5:16 PM

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World Government Summit : IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public policy. Discussions at the summit are focused on stren...

February 3, 2026 5:11 PM

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India, Bhutan discuss hydropower cooperation and transmission planning

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and the Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik, in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding cooperation between the two nations in the power sector. Ministry ...

February 3, 2026 5:00 PM

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Russia launches massive overnight drone, missile attack on Ukraine

Russia launched massive overnight attacks on Ukraine, firing about 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles. The attack came just ahead of US-brokered talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, strikes hit at least five regions...