PM Modi thanks Trump on India-US interim trade deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the interim trade agreement with the US will strengthen 'Make in India' by opening up new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs, and create jobs for women and youngsters. The prime minister also thanked US President Donald Trump for his personal commitment to robust ties between India and the

India-US interim trade deal: 10 key points

The United States and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both countries seek to realign global supply chains. Here are key points of the joint statement: WHAT WAS ANNOUNCED United States and India agree on a

WHO: One person dead from Nipah in Bangladesh

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that a woman died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus. The Bangladesh case, where Nipah infections are reported almost every year, follows two recent cases identified in neighbouring India, prompting enhanced airport screening measures across parts of Asia. The patient, a woman

India and US reach trade framework: What’s included?

The US has agreed to remove the 18 per cent reciprocal tariff on a wide range of Indian goods only after the interim trade agreement is successfully concluded, according to the joint statement issued by India and the United States on Saturday. Until the agreement is finalised, the US would continue to apply the reciprocal

Hidden hotel cameras fuel China’s spy‑cam porn industry

A report has uncovered a sprawling underground network in China that secretly films hotel guests through hidden cameras and sells the footage as pornography, exposing thousands of unsuspecting people to severe violations of privacy. The issue came into focus after “Eric” (name changed), a man from Hong Kong, discovered that a pornographic video he was

US Ambassador Sergio Gor in Mumbai to Support Team USA

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 7 (ANI): US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday landed in Mumbai to cheer for his team for the T20 World Cup. Gor said it was a big day for his team. In a post on X, he said, "Just landed in Mumbai for the T20WorldCup game! Big day for team USA.

PM Modi in Malaysia for Two-Day Visit to Address Diaspora

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], February 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia for a two-day visit. He was recieved by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Irbrahim at the airport who greeted him with a hug. A huge contingent from the Indian diaspora in Malaysia was present at the airport to welcome PM Modi. School children

Exports to US will rise, says former foreign secretary Shringla

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 7 (ANI): RS MP and former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said that the India-US Interim Trade Agreement has given clarity to the business community. Shringla, while talking to reporters, said that Indian exports to the US are going to increase very significantly. "This is a very important

Air Marshal Meets Singapore Armed Forces Officials at Singapore Airshow

New Delhi [India], February 7 (ANI): Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, AOC-in-C, CAC, on Saturday held talks with Brigadier-General (BG) Ho Kum Luen, Chief of Staff-Air Staff, Republic of Singapore Air Force, and BG Chan Ching Hao, Chief of Staff-Joint Staff, Singapore Armed Forces, at Changi Exhibition Centre on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow 26.
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