Trump targets 1,000 US space launches annually

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:32 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump launched an ambitious drive to conduct more than 1,000 space launches and reentries annually from American soil by 2030, as the United States seeks to expand its commercial space economy and counter challenges to its dominance beyond Earth.

Delhi-to-Sweden love story premieres in New York

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:26 AM

New York, Aug 21 (IANS) A documentary tracing an Indian street artist’s extraordinary bicycle journey from Delhi to Sweden for love premiered in New York, bringing a real-life story of caste, culture and human connection to an American audience.

USCIS changes key Green Card form

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:23 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will introduce a revised application form for permanent residence next month, warning that older editions submitted after the change takes effect will be rejected.

Melania Trump expands foster youth scholarships

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:18 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) US First Lady Melania Trump announced new scholarships for young people from foster care, bringing Indiana University and Purdue University into a nationwide education initiative.

Trump sends Cabinet on nationwide pitch

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:48 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump has deployed Cabinet officials across the United States to promote his administration’s record on manufacturing, energy, health care, transport and border security, the White House said.

Rubio, Canadian FM align on Cuba, Arctic security

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:44 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand discussed Haiti, Venezuela, Arctic security and reforms in Cuba as the two neighbouring countries moved to strengthen coordination on shared regional priorities.

‘We are Nordic lights reflecting Gandhi’s values in world’: Lithuania envoy on India ties

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Lithuania and India are witnessing steady growth in their bilateral engagement, with cooperation expanding beyond traditional areas such as trade and culture to tourism, education, people-to-people ties and technology, Lithuania’s Ambassador to India Diana Mickevičienė said. She also highlighted Lithuania’s deep admiration for Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of peace and non-violence.