BJP Chief Nitin Nabin meets CM Yogi in Lucknow, to address booth workers today

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:45 AM

Lucknow, July 5 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow as part of his organisational outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and is scheduled to continue his visit on Sunday by interacting with booth-level workers and addressing the party’s Shakti Kendra Convenor Conference.

Trump resumes America 250 celebration after weather disruption

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's flagship America 250 celebration in Washington resumed on Saturday night after a weather-related evacuation, with organisers announcing that the National Mall would reopen at 9.45 p.m. and the President would deliver his address at 11 p.m. despite severe storms that temporarily halted festivities.

US Congressional hearing examines CIA's use of universities, hospitals, prisons

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:00 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) A congressional hearing this week renewed scrutiny of the CIA's Cold War-era MKULTRA programme, with lawmakers and expert witnesses alleging that the agency secretly used universities, hospitals, prisons and other institutions across the United States to conduct mind-control experiments on unwitting human subjects while concealing the full extent of the programme for decades.

2026 FIFA WC: Canada proud of historic run after losing 3-0 to Morocco

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:55 AM

Houston, July 5 (IANS) Canada's World Cup journey ended in a 3-0 loss to Morocco, but the team made history for their country as co-hosts. Canada picked up their first-ever point in the FIFA World Cup and won their first knockout match against South Africa to reach the Round of 16.

Indian American leaders celebrate US at 250

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States' 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families' journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the opportunities the country has offered.