India-U.S. interim trade deal: ‘Namaste Trump scored over Howdy Modi’, says Congress
The Hindu
Congress criticizes India's interim trade deal with the U.S., claiming it lacks details and threatens local farmers.
The Congress on Saturday (February 7, 2026) claimed that the India-U.S. joint statement on an interim trade agreement is "silent" on details and took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "all the hugs and photo-ops have not amounted to much".
The Opposition party also took a jibe at the government with the iconic line from the Mukesh song "Dost dost na raha" from the 1964 film "Sangam".
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the U.S.-India joint statement just issued is silent on details.
India-U.S. trade deal LIVE updates
"But from what has been revealed, it is clear that: India will no longer import oil from Russia. Separately, the U.S. has announced that a 25% penalty could be reimposed if India buys oil directly or indirectly from Russia," he said on X.
It has also been revealed that India will slash import duties to help American farmers at the cost of Indian farmers, Ramesh claimed.
Parliamentary panel urges a review of EPF pensions, highlighting ₹1,000 is insufficient amid rising living costs.
ECI reshuffles 19 senior police officers in West Bengal ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, ensuring transparent and fair polls.
Rajasthan’s employment offices report no government job placements in five years, with over 22 lakh registered job seekers.
In a post shared in his X account, the actor also wrote about his emotional attachment to the State
NIA charges six in Puducherry BJP leader Senthil Kumaran's murder case for attempting to sabotage trial by threatening witnesses.
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films has teamed up with Prime Video for ‘Mess’ after the thriller series ‘Storm’. The latest series is directed by Rajesh A Krishnan
Bengaluru NGO PfA Wildlife Hospital replenishes water sources in Turahalli forest to protect urban wildlife from dehydration and human-animal conflict.
Bengaluru NGO PfA Wildlife Hospital replenishes water sources in Turahalli forest to protect urban wildlife from dehydration and human-animal conflict.
Andhra Pradesh Upa Lokayukta orders ₹50.24 lakh payment of EPF and ESI dues to KGBV outsourcing staff in Srikakulam.
Former Puducherry Congress MLA V. Vizeaveny joins BJP
Bajaj Electricals acquires Morphy Richards brand rights in India and South Asia, enhancing innovation and market strategy.
CPI(M) insists on contesting more seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections amid ongoing seat-sharing negotiations with DMK.
Kerala's Film Policy recognizes cinema as an industry, promoting gender justice and sustainable growth through various strategic reforms.