'Made in India' products will now have reduced tariff of 18 pc in US: PM Modi

India–US trade deal draws praise, triggers calls for caution

The newly announced India–US trade deal has received strong praise from Indian-American business leaders, who view it as a breakthrough that firmly resets bilateral ties, while policy veterans have urged caution pending clarity on key details. Venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani called the agreement a major success, saying it positions India as pivotal for the US in energy, defence and technology, and delivers the best possible tariff outcome. Feb 3, 2026
Dr Jitendra Singh

Budget 2026-27: What in it for middle class; Dr Singh answers

Addressing the media in a post-Budget interaction, the minister said it may take time to be fully appreciated, but the Budget reflects a clear, sequential vision where structural reforms are powered by cutting-edge technologies, and cutting-edge technologies are increasingly driven by AI. Feb 2, 2026
Budget 2026-27: New income tax act 2025, reduced TCS rates, tax holiday for foreign cloud firms

'Criticism welcome, but bring facts': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says Budget prioritises MSMEs & rural India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday rebutted Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Union Budget, saying it focuses on MSMEs, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural workers amid global uncertainty. She said political criticism is welcome but must be backed by facts. Gandhi had termed the Budget blind to issues like unemployment, farmers' distress, and falling manufacturing. Feb 1, 2026
'Very disappointing', says Shashi Tharoor; 'bilkul time waste', says Ashneer Grover as politicians and public react sharply to Budget 2026-27

'Very disappointing', says Shashi Tharoor; 'bilkul time waste', says Ashneer Grover as politicians and public react sharply to Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026–27 triggered sharp reactions from politicians and the public, with Opposition leaders expressing strong disappointment and accusing the government of ignoring the concerns of ordinary citizens, farmers, youth and several states. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor termed the Budget "very disappointing," while former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover called it "bilkul time waste" on social media, reflecting wider public frustration Feb 1, 2026
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Trump says Iran negotiating with US

He added that "the last time they negotiated, we had to take out their nuclear. It didn't work, you know. Then we took it out a different way, and we'll see what happens." "We have a big fleet heading out there, bigger than we had -- and still have, actually -- in Venezuela," Trump said. Feb 1, 2026
'Not aware': NCP chief Sharad Pawar's first reaction to Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra swearing in as Maharastra Deputy CM

Got to know through news, not consulted on Sunetra's elevation; Ajit was to announce decision on reunion of NCP factions on Feb 12: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar is set to take oath as Maharahstra's Deputy CM today at around 5 pm. This decision was taken after the utimely demise of Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash. Ajit Pawar's uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar has reacted to Sunetra's Pawar soon to be swearing in as Deputy CM and said that he was not aware of this decision. Jan 31, 2026