3 Things The Catch Up: India’s agri, dairy interests fully protected in US trade deal (3 Feb)
Feb 3, 2026
Quick headlines on a tense Lok Sabha suspension motion and who was named. A breakdown of a new India-US trade pact and which sectors got protected. Coverage of a school suspension over a prayer dispute and the fallout in Punjab politics. A hardline Supreme Court warning to WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing.
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Trade Deal's Headline Hides Key Details
- India moved from being a frontrunner to one of the last to sign a US trade deal, altering competitive dynamics with Vietnam and Bangladesh.
- The headline 18% reciprocal tariff looks favourable, but the deal's fine print will determine real gains for India.
Tariff Buckets Could Change Sector Outcomes
- The 18% headline tariff may split into buckets with exemptions and exclusions affecting sectors differently.
- Sectors like steel, aluminium, pharmaceuticals and electronics could face different rules, changing market access outcomes.
Headmaster Suspended Over Religious Allegations
- A Mathura primary school headmaster, Jan Mohamed, was suspended after a BJP leader accused him of encouraging namaz and not making students sing the national anthem.
- Mohamed denied the claims and said he was suspended without verification, prompting a two-member inquiry committee.