Tech world mourns Indian-origin Microsoft veteran Soma

IANS | May 21, 2026 6:17 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) The global technology community is mourning the death of S. “Soma” Somasegar, the Indian American former Microsoft executive and Madrona Venture Group managing director who was widely credited with shaping Microsoft’s developer ecosystem and mentoring a generation of engineers, founders and investors.

PM Modi concludes Italy visit, departs for India

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday concluded his visit to Italy, marking the final leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour, which focused on strengthening India’s strategic partnerships, expanding economic cooperation, and enhancing engagement with key global players across Europe and other regions.

PM Modi's 5-nation tour solidified India's status as an indispensable global power: BJP

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:08 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major diplomatic milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy has marked one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent years. This tour delivered immense strategic, economic, technological, and geopolitical gains that will directly benefit India's long-term national interests.

Chinese scam networks target Americans

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:18 PM

Washington, May 20, (IANS) Americans lost at least $10 billion in 2024 to China-linked scam networks operating from Southeast Asia, top Congressmen have alleged warning that this fraud ecosystem has grown into a national security threat.

Iran talks taking longer than expected: Trump

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:01 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were taking longer than expected and suggested that he could pursue tougher options if diplomacy fails.

India and Italy strongly condemn terrorism and violent extremism, deepen defence ties

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:17 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) India and Italy on Wednesday jointly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross border terrorism, urging all the nations to continue work towards eliminating terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and combating terror financing.