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

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