‘Farmers Protected, Will Buy Oil From Non-Sanctioned Nations’: Sources On India-US Deal

Government sources in New Delhi have firmly stated there will be no compromise on farmers’ interests amid the newly finalised India-US trade pact. Sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy remain fully protected, with key safeguards intact despite expanded market access for other goods.The landmark agreement follows a phone call on Monday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US

February 3, 2026
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Congress MP Tewari Slams India-US Trade Pact Says ‘Has New Delhi Traded Strategic Autonomy’

Congress MP Manish Tewari has sharply criticised the newly announced India-US trade deal, questioning whether it compromises India’s long-cherished strategic autonomy. In a pointed post on X, he highlighted demands for India to cease oil purchases from Russia, impose no tariffs on American imports, and commit to buying $500 billion worth of US energy, technology, agriculture, and coal, while

February 3, 2026
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India-US Trade Pact Ushers In Bold Era of Prosperity, Envoy Declares

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has warmly welcomed a landmark trade agreement between New Delhi and Washington, describing it as a significant milestone in bilateral relations.Speaking from Washington DC on 3 February 2026, Kwatra praised the deal as a "big WIN for a consequential partnership" forged under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US

February 3, 2026
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Encounter Breaks-Out In Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur

A fierce encounter has erupted between security forces and terrorists in the remote Jaffer forest of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir.The gunfight broke out on Tuesday during a joint search operation by police and Army personnel in the Ramnagar area. Officials confirmed that the exchange of fire remains ongoing, with no casualties reported on either side as of the latest updates.The operation

February 3, 2026
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Trump Says India To Stop Russia Oil Imports After US Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India has agreed to halt its imports of Russian crude oil as part of a new trade deal with the United States.This arrangement reportedly slashes tariffs on Indian goods entering the US market from 50 per cent to 18 per cent. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "one of my greatest friends."The

February 3, 2026
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India’s $10B Push: Rare Earth Independence And Clean Energy Surge In Budget 2026-27

India has committed over $10 billion to bolster its rare earth sector, aiming to diminish dependence on China for these vital minerals.The Ministry of Finance unveiled this ambitious strategy in the Union Budget 2026-27, targeting enhancements in rare earth mining alongside accelerated clean energy development. This forms part of a wider effort to safeguard India’s access to critical resources

February 3, 2026
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Modi Hails Tariff Cuts As Trump Claims India Will Ditch Russian Oil For US-Venezuela Supplies

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India has agreed to halt its imports of Russian crude oil as part of a new trade deal that slashes tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "one of my greatest friends" and stated that New Delhi would pivot to sourcing oil from the United States and

February 3, 2026
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‘If You Cannot Follow The Constitution of India, Exit India’ Chief Justice Warns Meta Over WhatsApp Policy

Here’s a detailed report expanding on the Supreme Court proceedings involving Meta and WhatsApp’s privacy policy, drawing from the reported court observations and background of the case.The Supreme Court of India delivered a stern rebuke to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, during a hearing on Tuesday. A bench presided over by Chief Justice Surya Kant sharply criticised the tech giant’s

February 3, 2026
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‘Historic Victory,’ White House Deputy Press Secretary Lauds India-US Deal

The White House has hailed a landmark India-US trade deal as a historic victory, with Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai praising it effusively on social media platform X.In a post, Desai described US President Donald Trump as the "Dealmaker in Chief" for securing an agreement with India, a fast-growing economy ranking among the world’s top five and home to over one billion people.He emphasised

February 3, 2026
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