India-America relationship is the future: State Department official

IANS | June 24, 2026 11:03 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) A senior US State Department official has described India as one of America's most important strategic partners and said the Trump administration is moving rapidly to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across trade, technology, energy and defence.

Capitol Hill backs stronger India-US partnership

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:54 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) US lawmakers, senior administration officials and Indian diplomats on voiced strong bipartisan support for deeper India-US ties, calling for closer cooperation on trade, technology, defence and immigration while warning against the rise of anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United States.

India's innovation adoption makes it a strong long-term market: Aker BioMarine CEO

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:48 AM

Dalian (China), June 24 (IANS) Rapid adoption of innovation and technology, coupled with a growing middle class and a large consumer base, will continue to make India a strong long-term market, Norwegian biotechnology firm Aker BioMarine's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Matts Johansen said on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos.

US expands Cuba sanctions, targets Castro-linked network

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:26 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Trump administration expanded sanctions against Cuba, targeting five entities tied to key sectors of the island's economy and a member of the Castro family as part of what Washington described as a broader effort to choke off revenue flowing to the Cuban government.

Trump touts $19.1 trillion investment surge

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has attracted $19.1 trillion in investment commitments over the past year, arguing that his administration's economic policies have transformed America into what he called the world's most attractive destination for global capital.