Engineering goods, textiles, leather among sectors to gain significantly: FIEO on US deal

IANS | February 3, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Tuesday hailed finalisation of the India-US trade deal, under which the United States has agreed to reduce tariffs on all 'made in india' products to 18 per cent, saying it marks a significant milestone in further boosting and strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two countries.

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.

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.

Meghalaya bans illegal import and sale of fish from Bangladesh

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:26 AM

Shillong, Feb 3 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has imposed a prohibitory order banning the transportation, storage, sale and distribution of fish illegally imported from Bangladesh without valid legal documents, officials said on Monday.