Great news: PM Modi hails India, US interim trade framework

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India finalised an interim trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the development, calling it 'great news' for both nations.

Trump says Iran wants deal, hails economy

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:09 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran “looks like it wants to make a deal very badly,” as he pointed to what he described as progress in talks on Iran, Russia and Ukraine, while also touting economic gains and lower prices at home.

US senators seek drug origin labels

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:47 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Two US senators from rival parties introduced legislation this week that would require prescription drug labels to disclose where medicines and their key ingredients are made, a move aimed at increasing transparency in a supply chain heavily reliant on overseas manufacturing.

India secures tariff edge in US trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:43 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) India gained tariff relief, better market access, and a stronger competitive position in the United States under a new interim trade framework announced by Washington and New Delhi.

Trump order aims to speed US arms sales, aid industry

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reshape how the United States sells weapons abroad, aiming to rebuild domestic manufacturing, cut red tape and speed delivery of American-made arms to key partners and allies.

Trump targets Iran trade with new tariff order

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:01 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renewing the national emergency on Iran and creating a new tariff system targeting countries that buy goods or services from Tehran.

PM Modi to begin two-day Malaysia visit today

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, marking a significant step in deepening India–Malaysia relations.

US, India agree on framework for interim trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade, a step aimed at advancing talks toward a broader bilateral trade pact, as the White House formally announced to reduce the tariff on imports of Indian products from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.

Trump's dealmaking opens Indian market to US goods: Greer

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:33 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s trade dealmaking is opening India’s vast market to American products by lowering tariffs on US industrial and agricultural goods, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.

US drops 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump lifted a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, citing India’s commitments to stop buying Russian oil and to deepen security and economic ties with the United States.