UK India Business Council celebrates final go ahead to FTA

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Wednesday welcomed the "Entry Into Force" announcement, which constitutes the final go ahead for the landmark Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two countries which will come into effect on July 15 this year.

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.

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.

Russia offers India access to Tomtor rare earth deposit: Report

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Russia has reportedly offered India access to the Tomtor rare earth metals deposit in the republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and Indian state miner Indian Rare Earths Ltd (IREL) is holding confidential talks with Rosneft on obtaining deposit samples for analysis.

PM Modi, EU leaders discuss strengthening of economic ties

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:30 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France's Evian on Wednesday, discussing ways to strengthen economic ties.

Jan Aushadhi Kendras grow to over 19,200 from just 84 in 2014: Govt

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) From around 84 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 2014, the network has grown to more than 19,200 Kendras across the country in 2026, making quality generic medicines accessible at affordable prices to millions of citizens, the government said on Wednesday.

Nearly 38 pc of Pakistan's population lives in multidimensional poverty

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Nearly 38 per cent of Pakistan's population continues to live in multidimensional poverty, highlighting deep-rooted challenges that extend beyond income and include inadequate access to education, healthcare, housing, digital connectivity and climate resilience, a report has said.