India’s BRICS Chairmanship begins with First Sherpa/Sous-Sherpa meeting in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) India launched its BRICS chairmanship with the inaugural Sherpa/Sous-Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi, signaling a new chapter in the bloc’s global engagement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted that India aims to steer BRICS toward a “people-centric” agenda, with an overarching theme of “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and…

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Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP over farm policies, says “If BJP goes, agriculture will survive”

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing the Centre of pursuing “anti-farmer” and “anti-agriculture” policies and surrendering national interests to foreign powers. ‎In a message posted on his WhatsApp channel, Yadav questioned the future of Indian farmers if agricultural…

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Lok Sabha paralysed by protests as Budget debate takes back seat; Rijiju targets Congress for “deliberate disruption”

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as sustained protests by Opposition members forced two adjournments, effectively stalling the crucial discussion on the union Budget 2026–27. The House was first adjourned till noon and later suspended again until 2 pm after sloganeering MPs crowded the Well…

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US, Bangladesh agree on trade deal with 19 pc tariff framework

Washington, Feb 10 (UNI) The United States and Bangladesh have reached a reciprocal trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on Dhaka-origin goods to 19%, provide exemptions for certain textile and garment products, and deepen bilateral economic ties, Washington said on Tuesday. The deal also grants “exemptions for certain textile and garment products” manufactured using US-origin…

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