Will strengthen livelihoods, improve conditions: Farmers hail India-US trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India unveiled an interim trade framework aimed at reducing tariffs and enhancing bilateral economic ties, farmers across the country on Saturday welcomed the development, saying it will prove beneficial for the farm sector. They said the agreement could strengthen farmers’ livelihoods and improve conditions in rural areas.

PM Modi praises Sadanandan Master’s RS speech, lauds his courage and conviction

IANS | February 7, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Nominated Rajya Sabha member and Kerala BJP vice president C. Sadanandan Master has received a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi commending his moral courage and the conviction reflected in his remarks during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Upper House.

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.