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US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said India will reduce trade barriers to zero and will also stop buying Russian oil. An additional 25% tariff penalty imposed for Delhi's refusal to stop buying oil from Russia will be dropped.

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India-U.S. trade deal: NDA ally TDP seeks clarity; Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha
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Rajya Sabha: Opposition Walks Out Over Indo-US Trade Deal
India-US trade deal live: Legal text of agreement still being finalised, sector-wise details awaited
US President Donald Trump has announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent after speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling an easing of strained ties.

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What Next For India-US Trade Deal? Talks For Broader Agreement Continue
Gokaldas to KPR Mill: Textile stocks soar up to 20% on India-US trade deal
India-US trade deal live updates: New Delhi starts paperwork for US Tariff cuts, reports
Prime Minister Modi on Monday said he was pleased after speaking with his “dear friend” President Trump, welcoming the reduction of tariffs on Made in India products to 18 per cent.

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PM Modi says US cuts tariffs on Made-in-India goods to 18 pc after call with President Trump
US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases

Parliament Budget Session Day 5 Highlights: Eight Opposition Lok Sabha MPs suspended for 'creating ruckus'

Follow The Hindu's live updates of the fifth day of the Parliament's Budget session, as both Houses take up the motion of thanks on President Murmu's address, on February 3, 2026
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BJP Rajya Sabha MPs praise Modi govt’s stand on internal security, resolve towards ending Naxalism

BJP’s Rajya Sabha members on Tuesday hailed Modi government’s stand on matters of internal security, its resolve towards ending Naxalism besides continuous efforts for the welfare of those neglected and deprived people.

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: 6 MPs suspended for throwing paper towards Chair amid Lok Sabha uproar

Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm after BJP MPs objected to LoP Rahul Gandhi raising the issue of China during the debate on the motion of thanks to the President’s address.
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned after Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey

PM Modi on Thursday addressed the media ahead of Budget Session of Parliament and said the trade deal with the EU is for ambitious India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also tabled the Economic Survey shortly,

PT Usha’s husband V Srinivasan dies; PM Modi speaks with the athlete to express condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association, PT Usha, and expressed his condolences on the passing away of her husband, V Srinivasan.

Parliament Session 2026 LIVE: Lok Sabha suspends 8 Opposition MPs for ‘unruly behaviour’

Parliament Session 2026 Live updates: After the MPs' suspension, the Lower House was adjourned for the day, with proceedings to now resume on Wednesday at 11 am.