US experts back India's growth, urge manufacturing push

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:24 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) The latest union budget reinforces India’s strong growth momentum and sends positive signals on trade and investment, US-based economists and business leaders said Sunday, and urged a sharper push on manufacturing competitiveness.

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, says recognition of shared universal responsibility

IANS | February 2, 2026 8:56 AM

Dharamsala, Feb 2 (IANS) Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, show host Trevor Noah, and actress Kathy Garver.