25 pc US tariffs over trading with Iran: What it means for India

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India, which is already facing steep 50 per cent US tariffs, is likely to be affected, among other countries trading with Iran, after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on any country doing business with Tehran.

Ashwini Vaishnaw joins US-led ministerial meet on strengthening critical minerals supply chains

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India’s Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, attended a high-level Finance Ministerial meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to discuss measures to secure and diversify global critical minerals supply chains, particularly rare-earth elements vital for advanced manufacturing and electronics.

Congress seeks to close ‘Greater Assam’ row; Gaurav Gogoi urges restraint

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:32 PM

Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday attempted to draw a line under the political controversy sparked by remarks made by newly inducted Congress leader Rezaul Karim Sarkar, stressing the need for restraint and responsibility while addressing sensitive issues from public platforms.