India, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on Cooperation in Water Resources

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:47 PM

Riyadh, June 29 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan and Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Water Resources at Saudi Water Week in Jeddah.

Stronger India-US ties will benefit both nations: Amitabh Kant

IANS | June 29, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India's former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Monday said that expanding ties between India and the United States would be mutually beneficial for both countries, as the US remains a key trading and investment partner while India is steadily emerging as a major global economic power.

INS Sudarshini undertakes high-level engagements in US

IANS | June 29, 2026 6:59 PM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini undertook a series of high-level engagements, including hosting Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller, during its port call at Baltimore, Maryland. The crew also participated in the Baltimore City Parade.

Not conventional national decoration, Presidential recognition for PM Modi rooted in Seychelles' identity

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:45 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) The 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' Presidential Distinction award, the highest national honour of Seychelles which was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend, was created after a long-drawn and contentious debate in archipelago led to the repealing of National Awards system and the Medal of the Republic, earlier this month.