US Cabinet officials hail India trade deal gains

IANS | February 3, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Energy Secretary Doug Burgum welcomed the US–India trade deal, citing benefits for farmers, energy producers and the broader US economy.

EAM Jaishankar in US, to meet Rubio today

IANS | February 3, 2026 8:00 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in New York for a three-day official visit to the United States and is scheduled to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday as part of talks focused on cooperation in critical minerals.

EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:25 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on welcomed the US–India trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation in both economies.

Trump rolls out ‘Project Vault’ minerals reserve

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:16 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced the creation of what he called the “US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve,” describing it as the first-ever civilian stockpile of critical minerals designed to protect American industry during supply shocks.

US seeks to strip citizenship of convicted rapist

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The United States has filed a civil action seeking to revoke the citizenship of an Indian-born man convicted of rape and kidnapping, saying he concealed violent crimes during his naturalization process, the Justice Department announced.