India, Uzbekistan agree to double bilateral trade in next 3 years

IANS | June 19, 2026 9:22 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan on Friday agreed to deepen trade ties, address the issue of non-tariff barriers and work towards doubling bilateral trade in the next three years, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.

Over 4,985 free yoga classes active across Gujarat

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:44 PM

Gandhinagar, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of 'International Yoga Day 2026' on June 21, Gujarat has reported a major expansion in yoga participation and training infrastructure, with the state government highlighting what it describes as the "highest number of yoga teachers and organised yoga classes" in the country.

Modi Govt has ensured equitable distribution of welfare benefits: Jitendra Singh

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:24 PM

Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday that the defining feature of the last 12 years of the Modi Government has been the equitable distribution of welfare benefits to every deserving citizen without discrimination based on caste, creed, religion or considerations of vote-bank politics.

Split within Trinamool ranks reflects politics without principles: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, expressed his views on the split in the Trinamool Congress in an exclusive interview with IANS. “Look, frankly, I don't think anyone has any very serious doubt that either some inducements, some incentives or some threats have been involved. And that can only come from the ruling party because they have the power,” Tharoor said.

Trump says PM Modi among world's 'toughest leaders'

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:20 PM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has singled out Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the world's toughest leaders, a view he expressed both in a newly published Axios interview and during his recent bilateral meeting with the Indian leader in France.