EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership.

India-US trade deal a 'game changer', reckons USIBC

IANS | February 3, 2026 9:26 PM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The India-US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump is a “very significant” development and could reshape economic ties between the two countries, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said on Tuesday.

Debt-ridden Pakistan surviving on foreign borrowing

IANS | February 3, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Debt-ridden Pakistan’s recent request to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the rollover of $3 billion deposits reflects the heavy dependence of the country’s economy on borrowing from friendly countries and the IMF to stay afloat.