Hole in govt approach: Congress’ dig over Ministers' remarks on Russian oil
The Congress criticized the government's handling of the Russia-oil issue and the India-U.S. trade deal, accusing it of a "hole in government" approach. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promotes a "whole of government" approach but this is not reflected in the handling of these issues. The joint statement from India and the U.S. outlines the framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement, including India's intention to purchase $500 billion worth of U.S. goods over five years, with tariff reductions and safeguards for imports.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Modi of signing an interim trade agreement that they claim undermines India's economic self-reliance and benefits American agricultural producers.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The PDP in Jammu and Kashmir called for an all-party meeting to address the potential economic hardship of the apple sector due to the impact of the India-U.S. trade deal.
— The Hindu
Kharge, Rahul, to meet Congress leaders from five States and J&K on February 20 to plan strategy against India-U.S. trade deal
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