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.

PM Modi to begin two-day Malaysia visit today

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, marking a significant step in deepening India–Malaysia relations.

App-based transport workers to observe nationwide strike today

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) App-based transport workers across the country associated with Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter and other app-based ride-hailing platforms will observe "breakdown" on Saturday against falling incomes and "worsening exploitation".

US, India agree on framework for interim trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade, a step aimed at advancing talks toward a broader bilateral trade pact, as the White House formally announced to reduce the tariff on imports of Indian products from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.