'India-US strategic and economic ties getting stronger'

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India reflects India’s increasing importance for America as a strategic partner, and the bilateral relations between the world’s two largest democracies are firmly on an upward trajectory, according to an article.

India's partnership policy in mining offers Africa a better deal

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India's beneficiation-led and manufacturing-focused investment approach in the mining sector in Africa provides an alternative to countries such as South Africa to move up the value chain in critical minerals, which will spur economic growth and create more jobs, according to an international media report

PM Modi attends G7 working session, interacts with world leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:59 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday began his engagements at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in France's Evian by attending a working session on 'Reviving balanced, inclusive and sustainable economic growth for the benefit of all'.

Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) voiced concern over the systematic and unlawful treatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by the Pakistani authorities, saying conducting hearings in prisons or through "faceless courts" without the effective participation of defence lawyers, witnesses, family members, and public observers is incompatible with the fundamental right to fair trial.