Bangladesh's exports of ready-made garments to US continue to decline

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Bangladesh's exports of ready-made garments (RMGs) to the US has declined almost 7.55 per cent (year-on-year) in the February-July period, while the neighbouring country continues to buy US goods in the wake of a trade agreement signed earlier this year, according to a new report.

Indian envoy meets family of Capt Smit Machchhar in Dubai, assures full govt support

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:48 PM

Dubai, Oct 1 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Deepak Mittal, on Thursday visited the family of Captain Smit Machchhar in Dubai, the Indian pilot of FlyDubai flight FZ1073, who was injured while preventing a mid-air attack on Wednesday, and assured them of the Indian government’s full support and assistance.

Brazil, US move closer to trade deal

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:39 PM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Brazil and the United States are moving closer towards a trade agreement and will work in the coming weeks to define the scope of negotiations, including tariffs, non-tariff barriers, quotas and safeguards, a senior Brazilian minister has said.