India-EU free trade pact is based on strategic necessity: Report

IANS | October 8, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The India-EU trade deal constitutes the first major bilateral trade agreement between two of the world’s largest economic entities and is expected to see a sharp rise in trade between the two sides, according to a new report.

Iran will never have nuclear weapon, says Marco Rubio

IANS | October 8, 2026 9:10 AM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons under President Donald Trump, accusing Tehran of building a massive missile and drone arsenal to shield its nuclear ambitions from international military action.

Trump announces cash payments for US seniors

IANS | October 8, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced that more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare will receive payments exceeding $100, unveiling another round of direct financial assistance as his administration highlights its economic record ahead of the November congressional elections.