India-UK trade pact to take effect on July 15, PM Modi hails milestone

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will formally enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking what he described as a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations.

PM Modi urges global AI standards, child safety at G7 Summit

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence, asserting that the technology's real success lies in empowering ordinary citizens rather than in the power of machines.

US would help India if attacked: Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:10 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the United States would help India if it came under attack, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the "world's toughest negotiators", and said the two countries were "very close" to reaching a trade agreement, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi.

UK India Business Council celebrates final go ahead to FTA

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Wednesday welcomed the "Entry Into Force" announcement, which constitutes the final go ahead for the landmark Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two countries which will come into effect on July 15 this year.

Pakistan: Aurat March holds protest march against acid attack on Quetta female doctor

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:37 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) As violence against women continues to rise in Pakistan, a women's rights movement, ‘Aurat March' staged a protest outside the Islamabad Press Club against the horrific incident of an acid attack on a female doctor at the Sandeman Civil Hospital in Balochistan’s capital, Quetta, local media reported on Wednesday.

Trump backs opportunities for skilled Indians in US

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:00 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced support for opportunities for highly skilled Indian professionals in the United States, describing Indians as "very talented people" and highlighting the long-standing employment links between the two countries.

US would help India against any attack: Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:57 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States would help India if it came under attack, offering one of his strongest public statements on defence ties with New Delhi during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit.