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Freed Banks From NPA Illness': PM Modi Discusses Reforms, Economy, Trade Deals, World Order
February 06, 2026
The BJP-led NDA government has freed banks from the illness that had crept into the system …
The government-run companies are making record profits today against the earlier notion that …
'From 'fragile 5' during UPA, India is now moving fast towards becoming the world's third-…
Business Standard
Govt rolls out startup status for deeptechs, extends recognition to 20 yrs
February 06, 2026
The government has formally recognised deeptech startups under the Startup India programme, …
According to the notification issued on February 4, the annual turnover threshold for deeptech …
According to the notification, these deep tech entities should be the ones developing solutions …
Business Standard
Interview- We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM
February 06, 2026
The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any …
This is the first Budget of the second quarter of the century, and that the second quarter …
In income tax, the slabs have been rationalised already… So I think industry will have to look …
The Times Of india
5 LCAMk1A fighter jets fully ready for delivery to IAF: HAL
February 06, 2026
HAL said that “five LCA Mk1A aircraft are fully ready for delivery, incorporating major …
HAL has received five engines from GE as on date. The supply position from GE is positive, and …
HAL is simultaneously advancing multiple strategic programmes, including Indian Multi Role …
The Times Of india
Deals with EU, US good sign for world stability: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
February 06, 2026
PM Modi celebrated the signing of the trade deals with the EU and the US, saying the pacts …
PM Modi hit out at Congress for the erosion of trust of foreign partners in India’s capacity to …
PM Modi also highlighted investments in emerging sectors such as AI, quantum computing, …
Business Standard
First made-in-India wheeled humanoid for industrial use takes centre stage
February 06, 2026
Addverb Technologies — the country’s largest homegrown robotics company, in which Reliance …
Addverb Technologies plans to build 100 robots in the first year
The robot of Addverb Technologies will be priced lower than European and Japanese competitors
The Times Of india
India’s agricultural interests fully secure under US deal: Chouhan
February 06, 2026
Amid opposition allegations over the India-US trade deal, Union agriculture minister Shivraj …
Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised that the interests of small and …
India already exports rice to many countries, including the US, and has recently recorded …
The Times Of india
I eat 2kg of gaalis daily': In light moment during RS speech, PM Modi reveals 'health secret
February 06, 2026
PM Modi struck a mix of humour and sharp political attack as he revealed his "health secret" …
PM Modi alleged that the opposition protects infiltrators and said the Congress believes the …
PM Modi accused congress of decades of misgovernance, alleging that much of the NDA’s work over …
Business Line
India exports first fuel to Europe since ban on Russian crude-derived products
February 06, 2026
India has partially offloaded a jet fuel cargo in Italy, marking its first export to the region …
India exported 4.1 million metric tons of jet fuel to Europe last year, nearly three times the …
Reliance operates two oil refineries at its Jamnagar complex - one ⁠geared for exports and one …
Money Control
PM Modi’s first reaction to India-US trade deal: ‘World more confident of our stability
February 06, 2026
The world is feeling more confident of stability after India's trade deals with the European …
In the last few days, we have signed trade deals with nine big nations, including the 'mother …
India and the US has agreed to a trade deal under which Washington would bring down the …
The Indian Express
Can’t see me serving, so say Modi teri kabr khudegi: PM slams Congress
February 06, 2026
The world considers India a “vishwamitra”, “vishwabandhu” and the trade deals had “opened the …
An MP was called a traitor because he was a Sikh, as no one was earlier insulted for leaving …
PM Modi said that those who thought the post of the Prime Minister was reserved for their …
Money Control
French woman in India lists areas where she believes country is better than France. Watch
February 06, 2026
A French woman living in India has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing …
India’s improved connectivity has made bus travel a practical alternative to flying and allows …
A French woman described street food in India as an engaging experience, not only because of …
The Financial Express
A shot in the arm
February 06, 2026
For the upcoming financial year (2026-27), ₹22,118 crore has been earmarked for the MEA, …
Bhutan has yet again emerged as the recipient of the highest share in India’s budgetary …
For 2026-27, MoD has received an allocation of Rs. 784,678 crore, which accounts for 14.68% of …
ANI News
FTA with India just a step in our long journey ahead, says US official Margaret MacLeod
February 06, 2026
FTA announced between India and the US is just a step in a long journey ahead between the two …
India has extended its support to the FORGE, a newly launched initiative unveiled at the …
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by …
News18
From Hosting Top Leaders To Mega AI Summit, A Busy Foreign February Awaits PM Modi
February 06, 2026
In February 2026, PM Modi will welcome heads of state, host the world’s largest artificial …
Over the past year, the MAHASAGAR initiative has been implemented through joint naval exercises …
India has invested substantially in Seychelles’ development, funding the construction of radar …
News18
For Them, People Were Problems’: PM Modi Takes Aim At Nehru-Gandhi Legacy In Rajya Sabha
February 06, 2026
PM Modi utilised the historical words of former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira …
PM Modi asserted that the Congress leadership viewed the growth of India not as an achievement, …
PM Modi targeted the legacy of the Planning Commission, a body established by Nehru and …
The Financial Express
Textiles as Viksit Bharat’s growth engine
February 06, 2026
The Viksit Bharat Budget 2026-27 signals confidence, conviction and clear reform orientation at …
India today stands as the world’s fourth-largest and the fastest-growing major economy, firmly …
The Union Budget 2026-27 marks a decisive shift, repositioning textiles as a core industrial …
The Times Of india
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: With over 4.5 crore participants, PM Modi-led national student interaction begins today
February 06, 2026
PPC 2026 is being introduced with an anthem released in 10 Bhartiya Bhasha, reflecting the …
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 returns with a familiar objective: tempering exam anxiety at a …
Drawing from the Prime Minister’s book Exam Warriors, PPC urges students to view examinations …
Business Standard
Housing ministry raises EWS housing target under PMAY 2.0 by 350%
February 05, 2026
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has increased its annual target of houses to be …
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has raised its housing construction target to 500,000 …
Under the BLC vertical of PMAY-U 2.0, financial assistance of up to Rs 2.5 lakh is provided to …
The Economic Times
Samridh scheme boosts 373 Indian startups as government disburses over Rs 93 crore in funding
February 05, 2026
MeitY has announced its mission to scale India's digital economy, revealing that 373 startups …
SAMRIDH provides financial support of Rs 2 lakh per startup to selected accelerators, which …
The SAMRIDH scheme provides matching funding to startups up to a maximum of Rs 40 lakh, in …
Money Control
AI data centres can recreate internet-era job boom in India, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
February 05, 2026
New Delhi is set to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16–20, 2026, bringing …
AI-driven data centres could generate massive direct and indirect employment in India, echoing …
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Budget 2026 that foreign companies using data …
DD News
Govt deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased to prevent fraud
February 05, 2026
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar …
The UIDAI does not share core biometric information of Aadhaar holders and mandates the use of …
Initiatives such as the promotion of Aadhaar Secure QR Codes, paperless offline e-KYC, e-Aadhaar,…
The Economic Times
Procurement from GeM portal crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in FY'26, to surpass last year's level: Official
February 05, 2026
The procurement of goods and services from the GeM has crossed Rs 4 lakh crore so far this …
GeM has over 1.5 lakh government buyers and over 62 lakh sellers and service providers offering …
In FY'25, 72 lakh orders valued at Rs 5.43 lakh crore were placed on the GeM portal
Business Standard
India services sector PMI improves to 58.5 in January
February 05, 2026
India’s services PMI rose to 58.5 in January, signalling continued robust growth in the sector’…
Growth was supported by higher new orders and business optimism, reflecting resilient demand …
Alongside rising activity, employment increased and input cost pressures eased, indicating …
The Economic Times
Over 28 lakh households get Rs 16,000 Cr aid under PM Surya Ghar scheme
February 05, 2026
Over 28 lakh households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of January …
The government is strengthening global partnerships to advance renewable energy, storage and …
Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, it has been estimated that RTS installation in 1 crore …
The Times Of india
Every Child Is Unique...And Learns At Her Own Pace’
February 05, 2026
As Pariksha Pe Charcha unfolds again this week, it marks a quiet yet decisive shift in Bharat’s …
Launched under PM Modi’s leadership in 2018, the Pariksha Pe Charcha initiative has organically …
The Pariksha Pe Charcha got over 4.5cr registrations, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record
The Economic Times
India-US trade deal to boost renewable exports, strengthen supply chains, say RE players
February 05, 2026
The India-US trade deal is a constructive step towards restoring stability in global trade and …
For the solar sector, the rationalisation of tariffs to 18 per cent is a significant positive, …
The reduction of India's tariff to 18 per cent is especially significant for the clean energy …
Business Standard
India-US trade deal to spur investments, says Sebi chairman Pandey
February 05, 2026
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the India-US …
Corporate bonds outstanding currently account for about 16 per cent of India’s gross domestic …
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers of ₹1.66 trillion in 2025, and have so …
The Economic Times
Next 20-25 years will be era of India, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
February 05, 2026
The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to …
Praising the Modi government, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said digitised rupee has transformed …
We need to be compelling people to think about the horizon of investing over a long period of …
Business Standard
India's core sensitivities in food, agri safeguarded in US deal: Piyush Goyal
February 05, 2026
The government aims to diversify energy sources keeping in mind the changing international …
Stressing that India’s core sensitivities in food and agriculture have been fully safeguarded …
As India progresses on the path to becoming a developed nation, the country will need to grow …
The Economic Times
Shipbuilding schemes set for FY27 rollout': Sarbananda Sonowal
February 05, 2026
The government will focus on execution of shipping schemes in 2026-27, said Union ports, …
We will shift from reform design to execution, consolidating gains across ports, shipping, …
The proposed Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme aims to build a domestic capacity of …
Business Standard
Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt
February 05, 2026
As on 28.01.2026, movable and immovable enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore have been sold: MoS …
The disposal and monetisation of enemy properties are done in accordance with the provisions of …
To attract bidders in enemy property auctions, the pre-bid earnest money deposit has been …
ETV Bharat
Rs 8,189 Crore Saved From Cyber Criminals Between 2021 And 2025: Govt In Rajya Sabha
February 05, 2026
The toll-free 1930 cyber helpline has been operationalised alongside the portal to assist …
More than 23.61 lakh complaints were received on the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting …
The CFCFRMS, under I4C, was launched in 2021 for immediate reporting of financial frauds and to …
ANI News
Indian Railways deploys AI-based system to prevent elephant deaths on tracks
February 05, 2026
The Ministry of Railways has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Intrusion …
The Intrusion Detection System uses Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) to detect the presence …
The Intrusion Detection System components include Optical Fibre, hardware and pre-installed …
Business Standard
Over 40% of India's US exports already face zero duty, shows govt data
February 05, 2026
Indian exports to the US, which already attract zero duty, account for more than 40% of total …
India has now emerged as a key supplier to the US smartphone market, which is valued at $110 …
Key commodities exported from India to the US at zero duty include electronics, pharmaceutical …
Business Standard
India remains a trusted partner, productive path ahead: Canadian minister
February 05, 2026
Canada views India as a reliable and trusted partner with a positive bilateral trajectory, …
Canadian Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney highlighted prospects for deeper …
A planned visit by Canadian PM Mark Carney to India is expected to strengthen economic ties and …
Business Standard
India's GCC count set to surpass 2,400 by 2030 as commercial real estate hits record highs: FICCI-Anarock report
February 05, 2026
India’s count of Grade A commercial properties is expected to exceed 2,400 by 2030 due to …
Growth is being led by technology, financial services and co-working space demand, underpinning …
Record-high commercial leasing and expansion plans signal sustained investor and occupier …
Money Control
India offers growth certainty in a higher-rate, tougher-exit world: Warburg Pincus CEO Jeffrey Perlman
February 05, 2026
India stands out for stable growth amid a global environment of higher interest rates and …
Resilient domestic demand, favourable demographics and robust consumption are cited as key …
Policy stability and market scale make India attractive to global investors even during …
CNBC TV 18
Indian mutual fund industry set to more than double in 5 years, says KV Kamath
February 05, 2026
Indian mutual funds are projected to more than double in size over the next five years: KV …
Rising financial awareness and urban income levels are bringing more retail investors into …
Policy reforms, deeper market penetration and improved distribution are strengthening the …
Hindustan Times
EU-India: Beyond the deal, a stabilising global force
February 05, 2026
The EU-India FTA is framed as more than trade- it is a stabilising global partnership rooted in …
Beyond tariff cuts, the India-EU FTA reinforces rules-based global trade, supply-chain …
A deepening India-EU partnership serves as a counterbalance to protectionism and reinforces …
News18
India’s Trade Triumph And The Assertion Of Civilisational Confidence
February 05, 2026
The cut to 18% tariff and removal of punitive levies mark a reset in India-US trade ties that …
The reduction of tariffs to 18% gives Indian exports a decisive edge in the US market, …
Beyond trade, the breakthrough represents a geopolitical realignment, projecting India as a …
News18
India’s Advantage In Disruptive World: Responsiveness, Not Reactiveness, Is Real Strength
February 05, 2026
In a volatile global order, India gains by adapting swiftly and calmly rather than reacting …
Strategic autonomy, geographic advantage, and diversified manufacturing flows position India as …
India’s pragmatic, non-ideological diplomacy, focused on restraint, negotiation and patience, …
The Economic Times
Tariff cut to open door wider for exports, lift rupee, fund inflows: Nirmala Sitharaman
February 04, 2026
India’s benchmark stock indices surged over 2.5% on Tuesday (Feb 3), while the rupee rallied 1.…
The budget followed a two-pronged strategy to spur manufacturing — scalable, big, and replicable,…
India already contributes significantly to global growth and the tariff cut puts India at a …
The Economic Times
UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 230 lakh crore in 2025-26 till Dec: Govt
February 04, 2026
UPI transactions reached a record ₹230 lakh crore in FY26 till December, a sharp rise from ₹139 …
UPI is now expanding beyond India and is being used in eight countries: Govt
UPI is the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume: Report
Business Standard
Shrimp industry gets a fresh lease of life after cut in US tariffs
February 04, 2026
With the current rate of 18 per cent announced by US President Donald Trump, taxes on shrimp …
Indian shrimp exporters have welcomed the US decision to cut tariffs, easing severe cost pressures
India's shrimp exports zoomed to a record 8 lakh tonnes in 2025, driven by diversification to …
Business Standard
US tariff cut to boost India textile exports, double-digit growth seen
February 04, 2026
The US tariff cut to 18% is expected to give India’s textile and apparel sector a competitive …
Industry estimates indicate India could see month-on-month double-digit growth in apparel and …
India’s monthly apparel export run rate could rise to $1.5–1.6 billion from the current $1.27 …
Business Standard
Indian housing mkt breaks into global top 10 by price growth, rising 9.6%
February 04, 2026
India’s residential housing market is now among the top 10 globally in terms of growth in prices,…
Ranked 10th, the Indian residential housing market is the only Asia-Pacific country in the top …
Indian residential housing market health indicators remained balanced, with the quarters-to-…
Business Standard
US trade deal could push India's growth above forecast: CEA Nageswaran
February 04, 2026
India’s economy could grow faster than earlier projected after the US cut tariffs on Indian …
The US tariff reduction has created room for India’s growth to rise above earlier projections …
Tariff relief could raise India’s growth forecast by 20–30 bps above 6.9%, boosting economic …
Business Standard
India-US trade deal: Labour-intensive, manufacturing jobs may see uptick
February 04, 2026
India–US trade deal lifts major uncertainty and boosts the outlook for labour-intensive and …
India–US trade deal is expected to deepen bilateral trade while strengthening collaboration in …
India stands out as a macroeconomically strong country in the world today: Finance Ministry …
Business Standard
From Bernstein to Nomura: Brokerages give thumbs up to India-US trade deal
February 04, 2026
India–US trade deal places India slightly ahead of other Asian emerging market economies in …
On the India–US deal, this is an appropriate time to call for a trading buy on India: Bernstein
The reduction in tariffs to 18% is a significant change that will reduce pressure on India’s …