INS Sudarshini arrives in US' Baltimore, to strengthen maritime cooperation

IANS | June 27, 2026 3:48 PM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) Indian naval ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore in the United States' Maryland, underscoring India's rich maritime heritage as well as the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the navies of both countries, the Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday.

Piyush Goyal launches India-UK CETA business manual ahead of trade pact rollout

IANS | June 27, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) A practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in London to help businesses in both countries maximise the benefits of the landmark trade pact before it comes into force on July 15, it was announced on Saturday.

Lashkar terrorist seen attending funeral of Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad

IANS | June 27, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were seen attending the last rites.

PoK burns: Pakistan’s crackdown exposes selective silence of global rights groups

Vicky Nanjappa | June 27, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is burning and neither are the protesters or the establishment showing any signs of backing down. The directive from the top man in Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is clear and that is to put down the protests using brute force. However, Pakistan’s crackdown has exposed the selective silence of global rights groups.

India-US relationship stronger than ever: Trump team charts ambitious agenda (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | June 27, 2026 12:03 PM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) Senior officials in US President Donald Trump's administration have outlined an ambitious roadmap for expanding India-US ties, signalling that Washington is working towards a Presidential visit to India early next year, expects to conclude a bilateral trade agreement in the coming weeks or months, and sees New Delhi as one of its closest strategic partners.