Trump says US-India ties 'cannot be closer'

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:45 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the "United States-India relations as stronger than ever", and said a trade agreement with New Delhi was "very close", as well as declared that the United States would help India if it came under attack, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.

Trump praises PM Modi, calls him one of the 'toughest negotiators'

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:36 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as "one of the world's toughest negotiators" and saying "India would continue to play a major role on the global stage under his leadership".

India AI firm joins G7 tech talks in France

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:46 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) India's artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions gained visibility at the G7 summit on Wednesday as Sarvam AI co-founder Pratyush Kumar joined a select group of global technology leaders for a high-level discussion with world leaders on the future of AI and the digital economy.

Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different states, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong oral remarks against cyber criminals, describing them as "parasites" who prey on innocent investors.

BJP needs numbers to pass Bills in Parliament: Congress on Shiv Sena-UBT rift

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Amid buzz over 'Operation Tiger' to lure Shiv Sena-UBT MPs by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Congress leaders on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of breaking up the opposition parties in order to gather numbers to pass Bills in the Parliament.