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February 5- India to sign US trade deal in March; PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks; 10 workers killed in Meghalaya coal mine blast
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On News@7 this February 5, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are set to finalise a joint statement on the first part of their Bilateral Trade Agreement within 4–5 days, after which the US will cut tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Rajya Sabha Motion of Thanks, highlighted bank NPAs falling below 1% and PSUs posting record profits.
Separately, at least 10 workers died in a coal mine blast in Tashkhai, Meghalaya, as rescue and investigations continue.
Produced by Taniya Dutta
Sound mixed by Aman Pal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are set to finalise a joint statement on the first part of their Bilateral Trade Agreement within 4–5 days, after which the US will cut tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Rajya Sabha Motion of Thanks, highlighted bank NPAs falling below 1% and PSUs posting record profits.
Separately, at least 10 workers died in a coal mine blast in Tashkhai, Meghalaya, as rescue and investigations continue.
Produced by Taniya Dutta
Sound mixed by Aman Pal