'We're going to make a deal': Trump on India-US trade agreement

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and signalling confidence that the two countries will reach a deal.

NIA court convicts, sentences three in Punjab terror conspiracy case

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:07 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court has convicted and sentenced three accused in a 2018 terror conspiracy case linked with the banned Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorist organisation, involving the seizure of weapons and explosive materials from an educational institute hostel room in Punjab's Jalandhar, central agency officials said.

India, Zimbabwe agree to enhance bilateral defence ties

IANS | June 5, 2026 12:47 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe agreed to enhance bilateral defence ties by expanding existing cooperation in areas such as training, support and maintenance of common air assets, the Ministry of Defence said.

Bengal T20 League: Champions, challengers and new rivalries ready to collide in 2026 edition

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:50 PM

Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) The Bengal T20 League makes its eagerly awaited third return, featuring top cricket talent from across the state for another summer of exciting T20 matches. With 8 men's teams and 8 women's teams, the tournament will deliver a month of intense games, rising stars, and strong regional rivalries. Scheduled from June 5 to 21, 2026, teams from all over Bengal will vie for the league championship.