Trump says Iran faces deal or force

IANS | July 6, 2026 11:31 PM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration remained open to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran but warned that Washington was prepared to use military force if negotiations failed, insisting Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Trump says TikTok helped him win

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:59 PM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said TikTok played a significant role in his election victory, arguing that his popularity on the Chinese-owned social media platform demonstrated its influence despite continuing concerns in Washington over national security.

Trump says US must lead in crypto

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:58 PM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday strongly defended his administration's embrace of cryptocurrency, arguing that the United States must remain the global leader in the sector or risk allowing China to dominate a rapidly expanding industry.

US President launches 'Trump Accounts' for children

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:36 PM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday officially launched the "Trump Accounts", a new investment programme aimed at giving American children an early financial stake in the country's economy, describing it as one of the most significant initiatives of his presidency.

Ayodhya temple row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim chief, asserts all artefacts safe (Roundup)

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) In decisive moves at an extended meeting in the wake of the alleged donations embezzlement, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, and promptly appointed retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Krishna Mohan as the former's interim replacement to steer day-to-day operations of the iconic Ram Temple here

Citizenship process under CAA to be completed soon: HM Amit Shah

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:29 PM

Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The process for granting citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to genuine refugees from neighbouring countries facing religious persecution who are coming to India, including West Bengal, will be completed soon, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.

PoJK residents seek food, better living conditions, instead get reprisal

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is not a sudden flare-up, but the culmination of decades of political marginalisation, economic injustice, and reprisal, meted out by the political and military masters in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Balen Shah administration must impart new momentum to Nepal-India relations: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:09 PM

New Delhi/Kathmandu, July 6 (IANS) While Kathmandu acknowledges India's emergence as a rising global power, New Delhi has continued to respect Nepal's sovereignty and strategic autonomy. There are no objective reasons why the relationship between the two countries should not continue to progress smoothly, a report has stated.

Ram Temple Trust reaffirms all artefacts are safe, denies any missing items: Key Takeaways

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:59 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday clarified that all religious and historical artefacts in its custody are safe and that all items are fully accounted for, dismissing reports and social media claims suggesting that sacred items were missing, and reaffirming that proper records are maintained and transparency is being upheld in the management of temple assets.

Adani Foundation joins Andhra Pradesh's P4 initiative to support livelihoods

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:54 PM

Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh), July 6 (IANS) The Adani Foundation on Monday partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government's flagship Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) initiative as a 'Margdarshi' (guide and enabling partner) to support economically vulnerable families, known as Bangaru Kutumbams, in Kuppam Mandal of the state's Chittoor district.