World leaders welcome Trump-Iran accord
Washington, June 20 (IANS) World leaders, including those from the G7, along with senior US lawmakers, welcomed a memorandum signed between the United States and Iran, with supporters describing it as a breakthrough that could reopen the Strait of…
PM Modi to release 23rd PM-Kisan instalment from West Bengal today
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Saturday from Hooghly’s Tarakeswar in West Bengal, transferring financial assistance directly to…
Women’s T20 WC: New Zealand keep title defence alive with tense win over Ireland
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a nerve-racking four-run victory over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, surviving a late scare to register their first win of the tournament…
Trump unveils new Air Force One bridge aircraft
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump unveiled the US Air Force’s new VC-25B Bridge aircraft, describing it as a symbol of American power and a long-awaited replacement for the ageing presidential fleet. Speaking at Joint Base…
Iran says new meeting with US being planned for ‘coming days’
Tehran, June 20 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that a scheduled meeting between Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland has been postponed, and planning is underway for another one in the coming days. Speaking to…
6 Lakh organisations register for Yoga Sangam to join PM Modi on International Day of Yoga 2026
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major boost to preparations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of AYUSH has announced that registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal have crossed the six lakh mark, reflecting widespread…
Trump calls PM Modi ‘great leader’, lists him among world leaders he most admires
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great leader” and a “very tough cookie”, placing him among the world leaders he most admires during an interview with Axios in which he reflected on power,…
FIFA WC: Criticism is not aimed at just one player, says Portugal defender Dias
New York, June 20 (IANS) Portugal defender Ruben Dias has given a vote of confidence to Cristiano Ronaldo as the team begins preparing for its second Group K match in the World Cup. Ronaldo was singled out for criticism on the day he became the oldest…
PM Modi to visit Odisha today; President Murmu to join him in Mayurbhanj
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state. He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making…
Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within 60 days
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU). If no deal is reached within 60 days beginning Thursday, “we will do…