Good talks with Iran, Iran wants to make a deal very badly, says US President Donald Trump

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said that reciprocal tariffs on India have been reduced from 50% to 18%, as outlined in the India–US joint statement. He added that India’s tariff rates are now lower than those of China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said Indian exports such as spices, tea, coffee, copra, coconut oil, vegetable wax, cashew nuts, chestnuts, and a wide range of vegetables and fruits—including avocado, banana, mango, kiwi, pineapple, mushrooms, barley, cocoa, sesame seeds, and processed fruit products like pineapple jam—now enjoy zero tariff access to the US.

Indian agricultural products are subject to a 0% tariff in the United States.

India's agriculture sector is not open, so our Indian farmers will not be affected, said Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said that Indian products such as gems, pharmaceutical products, and smartphones exported to the US will be subject to a 0% duty.

Indian silk will also be subject to a 0% tariff.

India has opened its markets to the United States across several sectors, including DDGs, wines and spirits (with a minimum import price), industrial products, cosmetics, organic and inorganic chemicals, and computer products, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Indian Prime Minister Modi at Kuala Lumpur airport.

"There should be no double standards on terrorism, no compromise on terrorism", PM Modi in Malaysia

A list of the outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Malaysia. Several MoUs were signed, including those on audio-visual co-production and disaster management.

“We rejected the US request for CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper to join the talks in Oman on Friday. We do not accept the presence of a military figure in the negotiation process,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

A US delegation will visit Mauritius on February 24–25 for discussions on a proposed USA–Mauritius Security Partnership Agreement and expanded cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean region.

Tension escalated in Manipur’s Ukhrul district after armed militants allegedly set fire to Tangkhul Naga houses in Litan Sareikhong and nearby Kuki homes on February 9, following stone-pelting clashes on Sunday.

Ukhrul DM Asish Das imposed BNSS Section 163 from 7 pm on February 8, while additional security forces were deployed to contain the unrest triggered by the assaults.

Nine Tangkhul (Naga) houses and three Kuki houses were reportedly damaged in last night's violence.

India has announced a special economic package of USD 175 million for Seychelles.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias. The two sides adopted a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation and exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026.

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Pakistan has taken a U-turn on its decision not to play against India.

A clash is ongoing between the Naga and Kuki communities in the Litan area of Ukhrul district, Manipur. In the video, Kuki fighters are seen firing at members of the Naga community and targeting Naga residential buildings.

India and the UK have signed a Social Security Agreement aimed at eliminating double social security contributions for employees on temporary overseas assignments, while promoting smoother mobility of skilled professionals between the two countries.