Trump-PM Modi bilateral seen as chance to reset ties

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared for talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, Indian American lawmakers and experts called for a reset in relations, arguing that stronger economic and strategic cooperation would benefit both nations.

Trump, PM Modi set to take ties to new highs: White House

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:35 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to take India-US relations to "new highs" the White House said as the two leaders prepared for bilateral talks in France, with trade, technology, investment and global security expected to top the agenda.

India reiterates support for UN Charter, calls it symbol of ‘hope’

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:51 AM

United Nations, June 17 (IANS) The UN Charter signifies “hope” for Indians, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said after symbolically signing the Preamble of the UN Charter to reaffirm the nation's commitment to it ahead of the commemoration of the 1945 inscription of the document that birthed the world organisation.