Trade talks with US in final stage, India to get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks have entered the final stage, with most key issues having been sorted out and both sides working towards a deal that gives New Delhi an advantage over its competitors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Bangladesh healthcare under strain as dengue cases hike amid measles burden

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:32 PM

Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to grapple with a public health crisis, hospitals remain overwhelmed by more than 900 daily measles admissions, while health experts warned that a rise in dengue cases could place further strain on the healthcare system and increase the risk of additional deaths, local media reported on Thursday.

Fake marriage racket busted in Delhi; three arrested for cheating groom of Rs 6 lakh

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Police's West District on Thursday busted a fake marriage racket that allegedly targeted unmarried men by arranging fraudulent marriages and cheating them of large sums of money. Three accused have been arrested for allegedly duping a Rajasthan resident of Rs 6 lakh on the pretext of marriage, while efforts are underway to nab the remaining members of the gang.