India, Canada review full range of relations at G7 Summit

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:08 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Tuesday reviewed the full range of relations between India and Canada during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit at Evian, France.

Indian officials discuss collaboration on land governance reforms with World Bank experts

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Department of Land Resources Secretary, Narendra Bhooshan, held a discussion here with a delegation of World Bank experts led by the Country Director for India, Paul Procee for developing an India-specific framework for assessing land governance reforms across states, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

SC initiates suo motu case on social security of blind man living in extreme poverty

IANS | June 16, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government, in a suo motu case concerning the welfare and social security of a visually impaired man living in extreme poverty, and directed the state authorities to ensure that all basic amenities are provided to him and his elderly mother.

Journalist Zoya Ahmed Husain debuts as author with stirring slice-of-life work  

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Senior journalist Zoya Ahmad Husain's debut book "Wah Ri Zindagi", an evocative, eclectic and engaging collection of stories based on real-life experiences, was launched at a glittering ceremony attended by several distinguished figures from the worlds of media, the literary world, arts, and public life.