'Spectacular sight in NYC’: US Embassy on INS Sudarshini sailing past Statue of Liberty during America’s 250th anniv celebrations

IANS | July 7, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) “A spectacular sight in NYC!” the US Embassy in India said after the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini sailed past the Statue of Liberty while representing India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail 4th 250 celebrations, held as part of America’s 250th anniversary commemorations.

PM Modi, Indonesian President Subianto hold bilateral talks in Jakarta

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:48 AM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focused on giving fresh momentum to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across key sectors, including energy, trade, maritime cooperation and defence, etc.

Wall Street, CEOs back Trump child savings plan

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:25 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) Some of America's biggest corporations and financial institutions lined up behind President Donald Trump's newly launched Trump Accounts programme, pledging financial support and describing it as an initiative that could broaden wealth creation for future generations.

PM Modi accorded grand ceremonial welcome in Indonesia

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:18 AM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday as he officially began his visit to Indonesia, with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties.

US heat wave kills dozens during 250th anniversary weekend

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:35 AM

New York, July 7 (IANS) The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.

Trump leaves for NATO summit in Ankara

IANS | July 7, 2026 7:47 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump departed the White House on Monday evening (US time) for Ankara, where he will seek to press NATO allies to accelerate defence spending, strengthen burden sharing and expand defence industrial cooperation during this week's alliance summit.

Trump says US must lead in crypto

IANS | July 7, 2026 6:57 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described cryptocurrency as a strategic industry that the United States must dominate, arguing that failure to embrace digital assets would allow China to seize the lead in one of the world's fastest-growing financial sectors.