Rights body raises alarm over growing threats to minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:28 PM

Dhaka, June 30 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has expressed grave concern over mounting pressure on Hindu minorities, temple builders and minority rights defenders in Bangladesh, saying recent developments from Gaibandha to Chattogram indicate that religious freedom in the country is coming under increasing threat.

India's energy boom draws US investors

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:04 PM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India's rapidly expanding economy will require its energy demand to grow by as much as three times over the next 25 years, creating one of the world's biggest opportunities for investment, technology partnerships and energy collaboration with the United States, industry leaders said

India tariff reforms open 'unlimited opportunity': Fairfax Financial CEO

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:29 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is embarking on sweeping tariff reforms that will create "unlimited opportunity" for global businesses and investors, Fairfax Financial Chairman and CEO Prem Watsa said, as he urged companies in North America to seize the country's long-term growth story.

India US trade deal gains momentum: USISPF

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:54 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have gathered significant momentum, as senior business leaders held a closed-door roundtable with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer during the organisation's IX Annual Leadership Summit in Washington.

Trump signs 'right to repair' order

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:48 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum aimed at making vehicle repairs cheaper and easier, saying Americans should have the freedom to repair their own cars without facing unnecessary government restrictions or inflated costs.

Trump calls socialism biggest US threat

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:25 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described socialism as the greatest threat facing the United States, using sharp language to criticise New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and warning that the country was at risk of embracing what he called communism.

Iran agrees to forgo nuclear arms: Trump

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:20 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to acquire a nuclear weapon ahead of fresh negotiations in Doha, expressing confidence that the US was making progress both diplomatically and militarily while insisting Tehran would not be allowed to develop nuclear arms.