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The White House said the two countries have reached a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

'India-US interim trade pact to expand market access for American agri products': US Trade Representative

In a statement, the USTR said India has agreed to eliminate or lower tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products.

Suicide blast at Islamabad
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Suicide blast at Islamabad's Imambargah during Friday prayers kills 31, injures 169

The explosion occurred as worshippers had gathered for prayers at the Tarlai imambargah, with authorities identifying it as a suicide attack following an initial probe.

Her comments prompted debate online, with one user claiming the revenue fall was driven by India reducing its sourcing of Russian crude oil from around 40% to 23%, with a further cut to 10% expected in the coming months.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Russia’s energy tax revenues slump to lowest level since 2020, says geostrategist

Crucially, the revenue intake fell well short of the 576 billion ruble baseline needed to cover planned budget expenditures. As a result, Russia generated no additional oil and gas revenues for the month, a key metric for fiscal stability, the expert pointed out.

Imran Khan’s Sons Allege Visa Block as Jailed Ex-PM’s Health Sparks Alarm
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

'Democracy is hollow': Imran Khan's sons accuse Sharif govt of delaying their visas

Citing "authoritarian cruelty" and denied medical access, Suleman and Kasim Khan say they are being prevented from visiting their imprisoned father as concerns grow over his reported eye condition and prolonged confinement.

Its inclusion in a fresh tranche of Justice Department documents has raised renewed alarm about how Epstein continued to maintain proximity to minors even after his conviction.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Epstein Files: 'Come and visit next week' -- Jeffrey Epstein's ex asked him to visit 15 yr old daughter, friends

The message was sent two years after Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida to soliciting a minor for prostitution, served a brief jail sentence, and became a registered sex offender.

Artist recalls Deepak Chopra’s late night invite at age 16
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

'Insisted to meet later at night': Artist recalls Deepak Chopra's late night invite at age 16

The claim emerges against wellness guru Deepak Chopra amid ongoing debate over the Epstein documents and the wider network of associations they continue to reveal.

Donald Trump launches TrumpRx website during an event at the White House
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

‘People are going to save money, be healthy’: All about US President’s TrumpRx website

Trump announced that TrumpRx was live during a White House event along with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr Mehmet Oz and National Design Studio Director and Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia.

The decision was first announced by executive editor Matt Murray during a Zoom meeting with staff
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Washington Post lays off one-third of staff; critics blast Jeff Bezos

The layoffs include a reduction in overseas correspondents, the closure of the books department, and the suspension of the Post Reports podcast

During his presidential campaign in 2024, US President Donald Trump said that it would be a good idea to release the Epstein Files. 
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Explained: What are Epstein Files, what do they include, Indians featured, other key figures mentioned

The massive tranche of documents includes influential names from the world of politics, business, entertainment, and royalty. 

'Please don't tell me layoffs were needed': Sanders on Washington Post job cuts
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Bezos spent $75 mn on Melania movie, $500 mn on yacht': Bernie Sanders blasts Washington Post layoffs

The Washington Post announced large-scale cuts on Wednesday, eliminating jobs across the newsroom and other departments

Ishaan Tharoor was among more than 300 employees dismissed in the sweeping cuts.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Shashi Tharoor's son, Ishaan Tharoor laid off from Washington Post as US daily cuts nearly one-third staff

More than 300 employees were affected by the restructuring, including the paper’s New Delhi bureau chief and its entire Middle East reporting team

He added that he was limited and unrelated to abusive activity. 
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Had limited contact, unrelated to abusive activity,' says Deepak Chopra on email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein

The email exchange took place years after Epstein was registered as a sex offendor.

Reid Hoffman says he Met Jeffrey Epstein multiple times
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

‘I very much regret it’: Reid Hoffman admits to meeting Jeffrey Epstein multiple times after 2015

The LinkedIn founder acknowledged his earlier statement was inaccurate and said he regretted continued contact with the disgraced financier.

Melinda French Gates Urges Bill Gates to Answer Epstein Allegations
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

'Painful times in my marriage': Melinda Gates on Epstein files, STD claim tied to Bill Gates

Fresh disclosures linked to Jeffrey Epstein have reopened what Melinda French Gates describes as one of the most painful chapters of her marriage.

He added that India has reduced tariffs on many goods from the US but has been protectionist in select areas, just like the United States.
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

India agreed to reduce tariffs on select agri products, medical devices, other goods to 0%: Jamieson Greer on trade deal

He, however, added that New Delhi is maintaining "some protection" around agricultural goods.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Tariffs eased, oil pressure stays: White House pushes claim that India will stop buying Russian crude

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday that New Delhi has agreed to stop buying Russian crude and instead increase purchases from the United States

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on India-US Trade deal
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

'Delivering for our American farmers': US agriculture secretary hails trade deal with India

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the new India deal will expand farm exports into what she called India’s “massive market"

Did India-EU trade deal trigger 'FOMO' in Trump? Canadian trade analyst thinks so
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

'US felt they were left behind': Canadian analyst hints India-EU FTA made Trump feel sidelined

Dubbed as the "mother of all trade deals", it aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on more than 90 per cent of traded goods.

The announcement comes ahead of a high-level summit in Washington this week, where ministers from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will discuss forming a strategic alliance on critical minerals.
Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Trump plans $12 billion ‘Project Vault’ to secure America’s critical minerals supply: Report 

Under President Donald Trump, the administration has taken the rare step of investing directly in domestic mining and processing companies to boost US-based production of rare earths and other critical minerals.

Hasina has been in exile in India since August 5, 2024, when her nearly 16-year rule came to an end.
Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Bangladesh court sentences former PM Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail in corruption case

The court also convicted several of Hasina’s family members. Her nephew, Radwan Mujib Siddiq, and niece Azmina Siddiq were each sentenced to seven years in both cases, while niece Tulip Rizwana Siddiq received four years — two years per case.

Kennedy memorial renamed amid trump’s controversial reshaping of arts institution
Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Trump to shutdown Kennedy Center on July 4 as US marks 250 years of independence

As the US prepares to mark 250 years of independence, a sweeping decision to shut one of its most iconic cultural institutions has sparked political, artistic and legal controversy.