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.

Kaley Cuoco speaks up on 'Toxic' mom group drama

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:30 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kaley Cuoco, who is known for her work in ‘The Big Bang Theory’, has shared her thoughts on the drama surrounding Ashley Tisdale French and her "toxic" mom group.

Trump says Iran wants deal, hails economy

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:09 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran “looks like it wants to make a deal very badly,” as he pointed to what he described as progress in talks on Iran, Russia and Ukraine, while also touting economic gains and lower prices at home.

US senators seek drug origin labels

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:47 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Two US senators from rival parties introduced legislation this week that would require prescription drug labels to disclose where medicines and their key ingredients are made, a move aimed at increasing transparency in a supply chain heavily reliant on overseas manufacturing.

India secures tariff edge in US trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:43 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) India gained tariff relief, better market access, and a stronger competitive position in the United States under a new interim trade framework announced by Washington and New Delhi.

Trump order aims to speed US arms sales, aid industry

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reshape how the United States sells weapons abroad, aiming to rebuild domestic manufacturing, cut red tape and speed delivery of American-made arms to key partners and allies.