Oppn leaders question India-US trade deal, seek clarity

IANS | February 3, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over the country's 'sovereignty', transparency in decision-making, and the possible long-term impact on farmers, energy security and foreign policy.

Bangladesh: BNP’s Tarique Rahman warns Jamaat’s remarks threaten women’s safety

IANS | February 3, 2026 1:29 PM

Dhaka, Feb 3 (IANS) Amid escalating political tensions ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman strongly criticised the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami for making derogatory remarks about women, warning that such views pose a serious threat to women’s safety and fundamental rights in the country, according to local media reports.