'Deal pretty close': Trump on India-US trade agreement

IANS | October 21, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that India wants to conclude a trade agreement with the United States and indicated that the two countries were close to reaching a deal, while suggesting that the final arrangement would differ significantly from earlier trade agreements.

India aspires to combine knowledge and strength with commitment to global peace: Rajnath Singh

IANS | October 20, 2026 11:02 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) India’s economic transformation, reform-driven governance, technological advancement and growing global stature under Prime Minister Narendra Modi are paving the way for the country to combine prosperity, knowledge and strength with a commitment to global peace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Indian diaspora in Tajikistan on Tuesday.

Asian Para Games: Nishad bags double with high jump gold; Sahana wins historic bronze as India rise to sixth spot (round-up)

IANS | October 20, 2026 10:38 PM

Nagoya, Oct 20 (IANS) Nishad Kumar added a gold medal in the high jump to the one he won in the long jump for a magical double; Simran Sharma's won the 200m T12 in 24.80 seconds, while Baby Sahana Ravi claimed a historic bronze in para table tennis Class 9 as India had another successful day at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday.

Rubio meets Taj hotel security chief on duty during 26/11 terror attacks

IANS | October 20, 2026 10:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday met Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel security Chief Sunil Kudyadi, who was present at the hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks and heard a first-hand account of the attack, including how long the siege lasted.

Expect our partners to show zero tolerance toward terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 20, 2026 9:12 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday appreciated visiting US Secretary Marco Rubio laying a wreath at the Taj Hotel's 26/11 Memorial while emphasising that India remains clear on its right to defend itself against terrorism and expects its partners also to show zero tolerance toward terrorism.

India-US trade deal could significantly boost bilateral trade: TCC Chief

IANS | October 20, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) A potential trade agreement between India and the United States could significantly expand bilateral commerce, although resolving differences across a wide range of issues may prolong negotiations, Trade and Economic Council President John Kavulich said on Tuesday.