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Israeli president arrives in Australia amid protestsPublished on: February 9, 2026 6:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney, Australia, on Monday for an official state visit amid tight security. Police have deployed over 3,000 officers, with road closures... Read More


Three stocks turning around just as the market mood improves

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Markets are remarkably forgiving when the mood turns. Over the past few days, equity sentiment has staged a sharp turnaround. A relatively benign Union Budget 2026-27, improving g... Read More


Bengaluru Metro fare hike put on hold: Credit goes to Karnataka govt, 'Centre has no role', says Shivakumar

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has suspended the implementation of the yearly fare adjustment, which was slated to take effect on 9 February. Following the BMRCL de... Read More


Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosts banquet for diplomatic corps

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 9 -- In his address, Pham noted that 2025 was a year of breakthroughs amid unprecedented and unpredictable global developments. Difficulties intertwined with opportunities, though... Read More


Samajwadi Party protests outside state assembly against UP Government over Varanasi demolitions

Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- On the first day of the UP Assembly budget session in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders held a protest against the state government over several issues. Samajwadi Party MLC Ash... Read More


Congress issues poll directives for cadres

Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- The Nepali Congress has ramped up poll preparations by endorsing an election mobilisation directive while other major political parties say the Election Commission's code itself i... Read More


"Uttar Pradesh now ranks first in maintaining law and order": DyCM Brajesh Pathak highlights growth ahead of Budget session

Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Budget Session, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday highlighted the state's progress in law and order, economic growth, an... Read More


Kantipur Conclave 2026 starts today

Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Kantipur Conclave 2026, which will bring together leading national and global voices onto a single platform, begins in the Capital on Monday. The two-day flagship event of the Ka... Read More


Be flexible and persevere: Rahul Gandhi's advice to Gen Z

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advised NRI students from the United Arab Emirates that "staying truthful to yourself" truly matters amid a society that often defines individuals thr... Read More


SC extends deadline for completing scrutiny of SIR documents in Bengal by one week more

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday extended by one week the deadline for completing scrutiny of documents submitted by affected persons in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of... Read More