Ministers hail PM Modi as he completes 4,399 days, sets tenure record

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 4,399 days in office, becoming India's longest-serving elected PM, with Union ministers hailing the milestone as a reflection of public trust in his leadership and highlighting the government's reform, welfare and development initiatives over the past 12 years.

US House passes $70 billion Trump's border protection bill

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:28 AM

Washington, June 10 (IANS) The Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved a nearly $70 billion package to fund US immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years, handing President Donald Trump a major victory on one of his signature issues and setting the stage for an expansion of border security operations.

Trump aide says World Cup to showcase US strength

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:16 AM

Washington, June 10 (IANS) The United States is preparing to host what the White House says will be the largest sporting event in history, with FIFA World Cup 2026 expected to draw millions of visitors and offer a global platform to showcase the country during its 250th anniversary celebrations.

US Democrats warn Ebola threat amid HHS cuts

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:11 AM

Washington, June 10 (IANS) A group of Democratic senators has warned that the United States is ill-prepared to respond to major public health threats, citing a worsening Ebola epidemic, leadership vacancies across federal health agencies and deep staffing cuts under the Trump administration.