India emerges central to Rubio's foreign policy vision

IANS | June 4, 2026 12:07 AM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) From trade negotiations and Quad cooperation to maritime security, critical minerals, and regional diplomacy, India emerged as one of the most frequently discussed countries during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's testimony before Congress on Wednesday, underscoring New Delhi's growing importance in the Trump administration's Indo-Pacific strategy.

US, India close to trade deal: Rubio

IANS | June 3, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States and India are only weeks away from concluding a long-awaited trade agreement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday, signalling growing momentum in economic ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies.

US builds rare-earth bloc to cut China reliance

IANS | June 3, 2026 11:44 PM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has brought together more than 30 countries in a new effort to secure global supplies of rare earth minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on China for critical resources essential to advanced industries and emerging technologies.

Sanfida books India's spot in SAFF Women's Championship final

IANS | June 3, 2026 11:19 PM

Margao (Goa), June 3 (IANS) Hosts India booked their place in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 after edging past a resilient Bhutan 1-0 in the semifinal at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday.