'We're going to make a deal': Trump on India-US trade agreement

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and signalling confidence that the two countries will reach a deal.

Ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas' brother held on extortion charges in Kolkata

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:16 PM

Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) Swarup Biswas, brother of former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas and an accused in the vandalism case at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake during Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour on December 13 last year, was taken into custody by Kolkata Police on Thursday night.

Gujarat wins five national awards for top performance under PM Surya Ghar scheme

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:02 PM

Gandhinagar, June 4 (IANS) Gujarat received five national awards under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana after emerging as the best-performing Category B state during the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's (MNRE) “Month of Solar – May 2026” campaign, underscoring the state's continued lead in rooftop solar adoption.