EAM Jaishankar to visit France today to attend G7 Foreign Ministers’ meet

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in France from Thursday to Friday to take part in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) with partner countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.

AI to power patent system overhaul: USPTO chief

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:21 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The head of the US Patent and Trademark Office has said artificial intelligence will drive a sweeping overhaul of the patent system, as he defended reforms aimed at cutting delays and improving patent quality.

Trump touts tax cuts, claims price drop ahead of Midterms

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cast his economic agenda as a direct relief plan for ordinary Americans, highlighting tax cuts, falling inflation and lower drug prices as key pillars of his administration’s pitch ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump says Iran 'wants deal', cites gains

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iran is seeking a deal with Washington but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.

US officials, lawmakers warn of China edge in space shift

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:56 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US lawmakers and officials have warned of risks in the transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial space platforms, as China expands its presence in low Earth orbit.

Intensifying efforts to secure Hormuz, stabilise global oil flow, says US

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States is intensifying efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise global oil flows as its military campaign against Iran continues, with the White House saying operations are focused on protecting energy routes critical to the global economy.