US lawmakers flag Hindu rights ahead of Bangladesh elections

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US lawmakers warned of human rights violations and violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, urging greater attention to incidents they said have received limited international coverage as the country heads into elections.

US–India trade deal boosts Kansas farms, Kentucky bourbon

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:35 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A new US–India trade framework announced last week is drawing strong backing from US lawmakers, with Kansas agricultural exporters and Kentucky’s bourbon industry emerging as early beneficiaries of provisions expanding access to the Indian market.

US, India to continue talks on trade barriers

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Days after President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with India, the White House said negotiations will continue on unresolved tariff and non-tariff barriers, even as a newly released fact sheet detailed key features of the agreement and its implementation roadmap.

Bangladesh: TIB condemns detention of journalists by army

IANS | February 9, 2026 7:52 PM

Dhaka, Feb 9 (IANS) Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced serious concerns after 21 employees of an online news portal 'Bangladesh Times' were allegedly picked up by army personnel and taken to an army camp. TIB has termed the action as unacceptable and an attempt to create fear among journalists, local media reported.