'Matter of great pride': Indian diaspora in Slovakia on PM Modi's visit

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:36 AM

Bratislava, June 14 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Slovakia is "proud" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to become the first head of government from the country to visit the European country. The Indians were also hopeful of strengthening ties between the two nations following the Prime Minister's visit.

US-Iran peace deal to be signed today

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, June 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that a peace deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately afterward.

First batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 flagged off in Delhi

IANS | June 13, 2026 11:44 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday presided over the flagging‑off ceremony of the first batch of pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi.

Trump heads to G7 with focus on trade, AI and global conflicts

IANS | June 13, 2026 11:07 PM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will travel to France next week for the G7 Summit, carrying an ambitious agenda that spans trade, artificial intelligence, global supply chains, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and efforts to reshape what his administration describes as an imbalanced international economic order.