India

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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US using carrot-and-stick policy against Iran, military intervention no solution

07 Feb 2026 | 6:27 PM

UNI NEWS ANALYSIS
BY RAMESH BHAN
New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) The crucial round of talks between Iran and the United States in Oman on February 6 signals a positive outcome at least for now, but some decisions by Washington indicate that the Trump administration is using pressure tactics ostensibly to arm-twist Tehran into accepting US terms and conditions.

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Delhi CM lays foundation stone for Rs 400 cr development works in Matiala

07 Feb 2026 | 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 400 crore in the Matiala Assembly constituency, including for roads, drains and drainage systems, and improvement of civic amenities.

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Fresh opportunities for exporters, fully safeguarding interests of farmers, sensitive sectors: Piyush Goyal

07 Feb 2026 | 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the interim trade agreement between India and the United States marks a significant breakthrough, offering fresh opportunities for Indian exporters while fully safeguarding the interests of farmers and sensitive sectors.

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CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates multiple development projects in Shalimar Bagh

07 Feb 2026 | 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated several civic development projects in some blocks of Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency.

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