Indian-American students among White House AI challenge winners

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:25 PM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) Several Indian-American students were among the national champions honoured at the White House on Tuesday as First Lady Melania Trump recognised winners of the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge, a nationwide competition that drew more than 20,000 participants

Indian envoy meets Yemeni PM in Riyadh to boost ties

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:19 PM

Riyadh, June 9 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to Yemen on Tuesday called on Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaya Mohsin Zindani in Riyadh and discussed ways to enhance and develop bilateral relations between the two countries.

Kuwait's Amir condoles death of Indian national in call with PM Modi

IANS | June 9, 2026 9:00 PM

Kuwait City, June 9 (IANS) Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait, on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which he also condoled the death of an Indian national following an attack on Kuwait International Airport, last week.

World leaders hail 'role model' PM Modi, congratulate him on his record-breaking tenure

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Several world leaders on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of him becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister Modi's transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.