US lawmakers hail India-US trade deal as strategic reset

Lalit K Jha | February 3, 2026 6:30 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties welcomed the new trade deal between the United States and India, calling it a reset in ties between the world’s two largest democracies and a boost for trade, energy security, and geopolitics.

India-US trade deal spurs praise, raises key questions

Lalit K Jha | February 3, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The much awaited India–US trade agreement announced by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew strong endorsement from Indian-American business leaders and mixed but largely constructive reactions from policy veterans, with supporters calling it a breakthrough and former officials urging caution as details remain unclear.

Travis Scott references Kylie Jenner in new track

IANS | February 3, 2026 2:46 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Rapper Travis Scott can’t seem to move on even after three years of his split from Kylie Jenner. The reality star is still cropping up in Travis Scott’s art.

Indo-US trade deal: Congress fires salvo at Trump's fresh claims

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:47 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his official X account, accusing him of capitulating to US President Donald Trump amid a series of Washington-driven announcements on India-US relations.

Meghalaya bans illegal import and sale of fish from Bangladesh

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:26 AM

Shillong, Feb 3 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has imposed a prohibitory order banning the transportation, storage, sale and distribution of fish illegally imported from Bangladesh without valid legal documents, officials said on Monday.