India-US trade deal in final stages of detailing: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Citing the historic India-US trade deal, which he said is "in the final stages of detailing", External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday said that a "strong momentum" is evident in the growing engagement between New Delhi and Washington.

Pakistan facing ‘water bankruptcy’: Report

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan is facing water bankruptcy with the groundwater table declining sharply every year, as states such as Punjab and Sindh remain locked in a dispute of sharing of water, according to an article in the Karachi-based The News International.

US moving to revive small and community banks: Bessent

IANS | February 5, 2026 11:19 AM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The United States is moving to revive small and community banks, arguing that years of heavy regulation weakened local lending and slowed economic growth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congressmen.