US lawmakers press to scrap India cotton tariff

IANS | March 3, 2026 6:45 AM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) A group of senior US lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to push for the elimination of India’s 11 per cent tariff on American cotton, calling it a “critical moment” for US farmers as Washington and New Delhi negotiate an interim trade agreement.

White House lists Iran’s attacks that killed Americans

IANS | March 3, 2026 6:40 AM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) For nearly half a century, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been accused by successive US administrations of orchestrating or backing attacks that killed and wounded American citizens and service members across the Middle East and beyond.

Iran crisis: Indian Ambassador assures community in UAE of full support ​

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:33 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Sunjay Sudhir, issued a message to the Indian community in the UAE on Monday, assuring them of the government’s commitment to their safety and well-being during the “unprecedented times” of the past 48 hours.

Bengal SIR: 200 additional judicial officers from J'khand, Odisha to join adjudication exercise

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:06 PM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday evening informed that 200 additional judicial officers -- 100 each from neighbouring Jharkhand and Odisha -- will join the ongoing judicial adjudication process relating to voters’ identity documents flagged under the “logical discrepancy” category in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal.