March 2- India, Canada Seal $2.6bn Uranium Deal; WB Transfers Land To BSF For Border Fencing; Maharashtra Assists Gulf-Stranded Residents

March 2- India, Canada Seal $2.6bn Uranium Deal; WB Transfers Land To BSF For Border Fencing; Maharashtra Assists Gulf-Stranded Residents

Author: India Today Podcasts March 2, 2026 Duration: 7:07
On News@7 this March 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

India and Canada strengthened their strategic partnership with a $2.6 billion uranium supply deal to support India’s civil nuclear energy sector. Finalized during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney, the pact aims to rebuild trust after past strains and boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.

Meanwhile, West Bengal approved transferring 105 acres of land to the BSF for comprehensive border fencing and new outposts.

Separately, Maharashtra activated emergency support systems to assist residents stranded in Gulf countries amid ongoing tensions following the Iran conflict.

Produced by Taniya Dutta

Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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