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India-US trade deal spurs praise, raises key questions

Lalit K Jha | February 3, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The much awaited India–US trade agreement announced by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew strong endorsement from Indian-American business leaders and mixed but largely constructive reactions from policy veterans, with supporters calling it a breakthrough and former officials urging caution as details remain unclear.

Indo-US trade deal: Congress fires salvo at Trump's fresh claims

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:47 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his official X account, accusing him of capitulating to US President Donald Trump amid a series of Washington-driven announcements on India-US relations.

Nepali Congress leader calls for restoration of Hindu state and constitutional monarchy ahead of general elections in Nepal

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:22 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 3 (IANS) A Nepali Congress leader has urged the party leadership to incorporate a commitment to establish a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state and restore a constitutional monarchy in the party's election manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.

The Unholy Barrier: How imperial fear and arrogance fought the missionaries (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | February 3, 2026 12:03 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) By the second decade of the 19th century, the British East India Company (EIC) had ceased to be a mere commercial concern. It was a staggering, debt-ridden empire, ruling over a vast population of seventy to eighty millions of souls.

US to drop 25 pc tariff linked to India’s Russian oil purchases: White House

IANS | February 2, 2026 11:29 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) The United States will drop 25 per cent tariff linked to Russian oil purchases as part of India’s agreement to stop buying crude from Russia, the White House said on Monday.

‘Made in India’ products will now have reduced tariff of 18 pc in US: PM Modi

IANS | February 2, 2026 11:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that ‘Made in India’ products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent, as US President Donald Trump said India and the United States had reached a trade deal.

Rather than addressing Balochi woes, Pakistan continues to dominate, drawing on its resources

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but poorest province, is once again engulfed in deadly violence, with Balochi separatists mounting attacks against one of the most intense counter-operations in years, according to reports from Pakistan.

President Trump, PM Modi speak over phone ahead of EAM Jaishankar's US visit

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:05 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, a day before External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, begins a visit to the United States of America.

Pakistani forces killed 10 civilians in Balochistan: Rights body

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:31 PM

Quetta, Feb 2 (IANS) At least 10 civilians were killed after Pakistani security forces opened fire on a passenger vehicle near Cadet College in Nushki district of Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Monday.

Bangladesh: Anti-graft watchdog warns rising mob violence could affect Feb 12 election

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:21 PM

Dhaka, Feb 2 (IANS) As the law and order situation continues to deteriorate in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, the anti-graft watchdog--Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)-- on Monday warned that failure to curb mob violence could impact the February 12 national election in the country, local media reported.

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India-US trade deal spurs praise, raises key questions

Indo-US trade deal: Congress fires salvo at Trump's fresh claims

Nepali Congress leader calls for restoration of Hindu state and constitutional monarchy ahead of general elections in Nepal

The Unholy Barrier: How imperial fear and arrogance fought the missionaries (From the Archives)

US to drop 25 pc tariff linked to India’s Russian oil purchases: White House

‘Made in India’ products will now have reduced tariff of 18 pc in US: PM Modi

Rather than addressing Balochi woes, Pakistan continues to dominate, drawing on its resources

President Trump, PM Modi speak over phone ahead of EAM Jaishankar's US visit

Pakistani forces killed 10 civilians in Balochistan: Rights body

Bangladesh: Anti-graft watchdog warns rising mob violence could affect Feb 12 election

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