Two US fighter jets collide mid-air at Idaho air show

IANS | May 18, 2026 10:15 AM

Idaho (United States), May 18 (IANS) Two US fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, prompting authorities to place the air base under lockdown and cancel all remaining scheduled events, according to local media reports.

Sikhs of America honours diaspora achievers

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) Sikhs of America honoured Sikh community leaders, lawmakers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and business figures from the United States and Britain during its annual Vaisakhi Gala Dinner here, recognising their contributions to public service, humanitarian work and Sikh representation.

India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:02 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sweden on Sunday, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Director General Jan-Olof Jacke said that the "Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and India sends a signal to the world that 'trade is a part of the future, not of the past'", adding that the trade pact between EU and India is a "fantastic foundation, but it will take more to make it come to full fruition".