At 84, British-born filmmaker Pepita Seth becomes Indian citizen after 50 years in Kerala
British-born cultural documentarian Pepita Seth has officially acquired Indian citizenship at the age of 84, marking a personal milestone after more than five decades of living and working in India. Seth, who has been based in Kerala for over 50 years, received her citizenship certificate through naturalisation this week. Read the full story here.
2026-02-07 13:59What does the trade deal with the United States mean for India? Here's what we bet you didn't know
India and the United States (US) have finally agreed on a trade framework, which paves the way for a broader US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in the future. This interim deal also offers much-needed relief for India's exporters and provides support to several industries that have been seeking it. Read the full story here.
2026-02-07 13:33India can be in trouble, as Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the first match of world Cup
As India is all set to start their World Cup campaign on Saturday in Mumbai, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the World Cup opener after feeling slightly unwell. Though, his situation will be assessed, till the last moment. If he fails to recover till the last, the Indian pace line-up will come into serious question. Read the full story.
2026-02-07 13:11After WPL win, Smriti Mandhana’s mom briefly reposts meme targeting Palash Muchhal
India batter Smriti Mandhana capped a memorable week by leading Royal Challengers Bangalore Women to their second successive Women’s Premier League title, but it was an off-field moment involving her mother that set social media abuzz after the final. Read the full story.
2026-02-07 13:04Tariffs cut to 18%, $30 trillion market opens: India–US trade framework explained
India and the United States issued a joint statement on Saturday, announcing the finalisation of a framework for an interim trade agreement. Under the new trade deal, tariffs on Indian goods will decrease from 50 per cent to 18 per cent. This framework marks a formal breakthrough after almost a year of negotiations between the two nations. Read the full story here.
2026-02-07 13:03'Great news for India and USA': PM Modi hails agreement, thanks Donald Trump for 'commitment to robust ties'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the finalisation of the framework for an interim trade agreement between India and the United States. He called it "great news for India and the USA" and expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his "personal commitment to strong ties" between the two nations. Read the full story here.
