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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||09-02--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||09-02--2026

MONDAY|| VOL—V/2026/FEBRUARY

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

जब तक साँस है,"टकराव" मिलता रहेगा। जब तक रिश्ते हैं, "घाव" मिलता रहेगा। पीठ पीछे जो बोलते हैं, उन्हें पीछे ही रहने दे। अगर हमारे कर्म, भावना और रास्ता सही है .. तो गैरों से भी " लगाव " मिलता रहेगा..

TRANSLATION: By Blogger.

As long as there is breath, "conflict" will arise. As long as I am in relationships, I will get “wounded”. Let those who “speak behind” my back,  stay behind. If our karma, thoughts and path are right, then we will get "attachment, and support" from strangers too..

INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

The Ministry of External Affairs, in a press conference on Thursday, said it remains open to exploring the commercial viability of new crude oil supply options, including from Venezuela, as part of its broader approach to ensuring energy security.

Speaking at a media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said decisions on energy imports are guided by commercial considerations and India’s long-term energy needs.


GOI, I THINK, WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE RUSSIAN OIL. QUANTITY MAY REDUCE INITIALLY.

Over one crore mandatory biometric updates (MBUs) for school-children have been completed by Unique Identification Authority of India-UIDAI. Ministry of Electronics and IT said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today met the visiting Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai and held talks on various subjects.

"Trade Negotiation A Two-Way Thing": Amul Chief Allays Farmers' Concerns: ---In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Amul's Managing Director Jayan Mehta said the agreement strongly protects the farmers and the agriculture sector and give them invaluable access to the US market.

Indian exporters are in a comfortable position in comparison to our Asian peers in doing business with USA—Opines Commerce Minister.

The Government has debunked a video circulating on social media claiming that the India-US trade agreement will harm Indian farmers. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) informed that the claim is misleading. The Unit added that the AI-generated video is being circulated with the intent to spread confusion.

India, Gulf Cooperation Council Agree On Terms To Begin Free Trade Pact Talks: Piyush Goyal. This PACT will be important for Energy Security.

The Civil Aviation Ministry has launched a nationwide review of about 400 uncontrolled airstrips, aiming to create a uniform set of operating standards and a shared oversight system involving both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and state governments.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her decisive election victory, saying the India-Japan partnership plays a vital role in “global peace, stability and prosperity".

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files established. Investigators found ample proof of Epstein’s sexual abuse of underage girls but little evidence of a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, according to an AP review of internal Justice Department records.

Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal. From a 20-point peace plan that has formed the basis of recent trilateral negotiations, only “a few” items remain outstanding, Andrii Sybiha said.

Latin American countries to launch own AI model in September. This open-source project, steered by Chile's state-run National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) alongside over 30 regional institutions, seeks to significantly increase the uptake and accessibility of AI across Latin America.

Israel’s security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over West Bank. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a statement, called the decision “dangerous” and an “open Israeli attempt to legalize settlement expansion” and land confiscation.

Partial shutdown in Balochistan, lukewarm response in other provinces to Opposition's protest in Pakistan.

The complete shutter down and traffic strike call was given by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP), a united front of all opposition political parties, including incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

In Bangladesh, a total of 2,034 candidates, including 275 independents, are contesting the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) Election and Referendum scheduled for the 12th of this month. The Election Commission of the  country has said that 51 political parties are in the race, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) fielding the highest 291 candidates under the paddy sheaf symbol. Islami Andolan Bangladesh has nominated 258 candidates, followed by Jamaat-e-Islami with 229 and the Jatiya Party with 198.

Awami League supporters adrift as Bangladesh heads for polls without ruling party. Absence of Awami League is likely to reshape electoral calculations and potentially determine the outcome of a contest now dominated by former allies BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

In Bangladesh: Ex-minister and Awami League leader Ramesh Chandra Sen dies in jail custody  at Dinajpur District.

Iran defies U.S. threats to insist on right to enrich uranium. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the talks on Friday (February 6, 2026) in Oman with the Americans as “a step forward,” Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks show the challenge ahead.

MISHAPS: -

Truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people.

A 50-year-old Cessna 172 trainer aircraft made a crash landing due to inadequate fuel and broke into three pieces near the Belagavi airport in Karnataka on Sunday afternoon, and the two pilots, who were on board the plane, are safe.

TOURISM:-

India is in dialogue with China to explore the opening of an additional route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, including the possible use of the Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh.

DAS KAPITAL:

Indian Share Market: -

Was Closed On Sunday.

Currency Exchange Rates:

No Change over week end.

 

 

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