Spent ‘long time’ with PM Modi at G7: Trump
Evian, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he spent considerable time with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit as world leaders discussed the Iran agreement, the war in Ukraine and broader security challenges facing the…
Manpreet Singh rewrites Indian hockey history, becomes nation’s most-capped player
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) As Indian hockey celebrates 100 years of its rich legacy, midfield general Manpreet Singh has achieved a grand feat, etching his name into the record books by becoming the country’s most-capped hockey player, appearing in…
US unveils 14-point framework for Iran deal
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Senior US officials on Wednesday disclosed the text of a 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, outlining a framework aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz,…
India-UK trade pact to take effect on July 15, PM Modi hails milestone
Evian, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will formally enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking what he described as a “historic milestone” in bilateral…
Ambubachi Mela: Assam prepares to welcome 8 lakh devotees
Guwahati, June 17 (IANS) With the annual Ambubachi Mahayoga set to begin at the revered Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hills, the Assam government has intensified preparations to welcome more than eight lakh devotees expected during the four‑day spiritual…
PM Modi urges global AI standards, child safety at G7 Summit
Evian, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence, asserting that the technology’s real success lies in empowering ordinary citizens rather than in the power of machines.…
Trump sees wider Middle East deal after Iran accord
Evian, June 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the newly announced Iran agreement could serve as the foundation for a broader diplomatic settlement across the Middle East, including expanding the Abraham Accords and efforts to reduce…
CM Chandrababu Naidu orders probe into disappearance of Vijayawada youth
Amaravati, June 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday ordered probe by a senior IPS officer into the disappearance of a youth and the allegations by his family that he was tortured to death in the police lockup in…
From survival to global model, Kudumbashree 2.0 bets on women-led prosperity in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (IANS) Kerala’s internationally acclaimed women empowerment movement ‘Kudumbashree’ is set for a new transformation, with the state government on Wednesday announcing Kudumbashree 2.0, aimed at taking the…
Arunachal Governor meets HM Shah, discusses border security and drug menace
New Delhi/Itanagar, June 17 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) held detailed discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on a wide range of issues, including law and order, internal security, border management,…