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Will strengthen livelihoods, improve conditions: Farmers hail India-US trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India unveiled an interim trade framework aimed at reducing tariffs and enhancing bilateral economic ties, farmers across the country on Saturday welcomed the development, saying it will prove beneficial for the farm sector. They said the agreement could strengthen farmers’ livelihoods and improve conditions in rural areas.

India AI Impact Summit to unite nations, innovators for inclusive and responsible AI

IANS | February 7, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The upcoming India AI Impact Summit will unite nations, innovators, and citizens to develop an inclusive and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI), said Abhishek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission.

Pak faces ‘twin dangers’ of domestic unrest, outward migration as unemployment grows

IANS | February 7, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As millions of young Pakistanis enter an economy that has struggled to expand, stalled by macroeconomic instability and policy uncertainty, the country faces “twin dangers” of domestic unrest and accelerating outward migration, a new report has warned.

Qualcomm’s 2nm chip design shows how far India’s ecosystem has come: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | February 7, 2026 4:05 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) US-based chip maker Qualcomm Technologies on Saturday announced the successful tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design, marking a significant moment in advanced semiconductor design and reinforcing the company’s deep commitment to supporting India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem.

No compromise on India's agri and dairy sector: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 7, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the farmers' interests remain paramount and no concessions have been extended to sensitive agricultural sector produce in grains, fruits, vegetables, spices, oilseeds, dairy, poultry and meat, among others.

India has lowest US tariffs among competitors, agri and dairy fully protected: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 7, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Reiterating that India has completely protected its agriculture and dairy sectors in the US trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the country now has lowest US tariffs among its neighbours as well as competitors.

US senators call for a probe into Elon Musk-led SpaceX for potential Chinese links

IANS | February 7, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Two US Democratic senators, Elizabeth Warren (from Massachusetts) and Andy Kim (from New Jersey), have reportedly urged the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a review of billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX.

$1.3 billion US investment in Balochistan's Reko Diq mines raises deeper questions

IANS | February 7, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration has unveiled ‘Project Vault,’ a $12 billion critical mineral reserve building exercise to challenge China’s dominance, which includes a $1.3 billion investment in Reko Diq mines in Balochistan.

AEPC welcomes India-US trade framework, textiles and apparel sector to benefit

IANS | February 7, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The US trade agreement framework represents a historic milestone for India’s textiles and apparel sector, industry leaders said on Saturday.

Indian markets rebound this week over India-US trade deal, RBI MPC decisions

IANS | February 7, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Indian stock markets remained volatile during the week but ended with healthy gains, after the announcement of the India-US trade deal sparked a strong recovery, helping domestic indices absorb the early weakness following the increase in securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives in Budget 2026–27, analysts said on Saturday.

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Will strengthen livelihoods, improve conditions: Farmers hail India-US trade deal

India AI Impact Summit to unite nations, innovators for inclusive and responsible AI

Pak faces ‘twin dangers’ of domestic unrest, outward migration as unemployment grows

Qualcomm’s 2nm chip design shows how far India’s ecosystem has come: Ashwini Vaishnaw

No compromise on India's agri and dairy sector: Piyush Goyal

India has lowest US tariffs among competitors, agri and dairy fully protected: Piyush Goyal

US senators call for a probe into Elon Musk-led SpaceX for potential Chinese links

$1.3 billion US investment in Balochistan's Reko Diq mines raises deeper questions

AEPC welcomes India-US trade framework, textiles and apparel sector to benefit

Indian markets rebound this week over India-US trade deal, RBI MPC decisions

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