India engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings and bilateral trade talks: Govt

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India remains engaged with the US on the Section 301 proceedings announced by Washington and is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework agreement on bilateral trade as was announced on February 2 this year and in accordance with the joint statement released on February 7, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of RBI selling $12 billion gold reserves as fake (Lead)

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The government on Wednesday dismissed claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold gold worth around $12 billion, calling a Bloomberg report suggesting such a sale fake.

Bangladesh: Awami League alleges detentions, disruptions at senior leader Tofail Ahmed's funeral

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:04 PM

Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League alleged that the funeral of senior party leader Tofail Ahmed was marked by confrontation, detentions, and allegations of deliberate obstruction, despite the authorities' claim that the country has moved beyond the cycle of political vengeance.

Ranveer Singh–Farhan Akhtar row: Producers Guild condemns artiste conduct that causes financial losses to producers

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:01 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) The Producers Guild of India has taken cognizance of actor Ranveer Singh’s exit from ‘Don 3’, and the controversy surrounding it.

Vaani Kapoor shows how 'suffering has its benefits'

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:58 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actress Vaani Kapoor has shared a glimpse of her intense workout session on social media.

'Shafali and I have a huge role to play forward': Smriti eyes stronger starts as India turn focus to T20 WC

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:57 PM

Taunton, June 3 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana believes she and her opening partner Shafali Verma must shoulder greater responsibility at the top of the order as the team shifts its attention to the T20 World Cup after a hard-fought series defeat against England.

'Whoever violates law will face action': Bihar leaders react after attack on Khan sir's coaching centre

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) NDA leaders on Wednesday condemned the stone-pelting and vandalism at famous educator Khan sir's coaching institute in Patna, while police arrested three people in connection with the incident and launched an investigation into the attack.

‘The success was a result of hard work’: UEFA chief hails Budapest after UCL final hosting

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:49 PM

Geneva, June 3 (IANS) Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president Aleksander Ceferin has praised Hungary's staging of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final for the time, saying the event's success in Budapest was "no accident".

India's diversity hiring up 21 pc in May: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India’s diversity hiring grew 21 per cent year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting sustained employer commitment to inclusive workforce strategies, a report said on Wednesday.

'It was tough to stay focused until the end': Mensik saves 7 match points for first major SF at Roland Garros

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:49 PM

Paris, June 3 (IANS) Jakub Mensik held his nerve to convert the seventh match point to overcome Brazil's Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) and sealed his first major semi-final at Roland Garros.