US House bill revives push for India-US parliamentary group

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:09 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) A bipartisan bill in the US House of Representatives seeks to establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group, reviving a proposal for a formal channel between the US Congress and the Indian Parliament that has stalled twice before.

Trump waives Russia oil tariffs under Graham Act, bringing relief to India

IANS | October 17, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump has put into effect the tariffs of a new US law targeting buyers of Russian oil and then waived them in the same order, sparing countries such as India and China, a 100 per cent duty, a day before it was due to bite and as Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to India.

India-US trade deal nears finish as Rubio heads to India

IANS | October 17, 2026 7:35 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) India and the United States are close to sealing the first part of a trade agreement, with dairy access the biggest remaining obstacle, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to India.