Indian officials discuss collaboration on land governance reforms with World Bank experts

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Department of Land Resources Secretary, Narendra Bhooshan, held a discussion here with a delegation of World Bank experts led by the Country Director for India, Paul Procee for developing an India-specific framework for assessing land governance reforms across states, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

G7 Summit: 'Mutual trust is the most important strategic asset today', says PM Modi (Ld)

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:25 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that mutual trust is the most important strategic asset today, while sharing his thoughts at the Outreach session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity' at the G7 Summit in Evian, France.

'India-France bilateral relationship striving and growing'

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:12 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) The French Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said that the bilateral relationship between India and France is striving and growing.

Boxing World Cup: Jyoti, Prachi, Nikhil progress as India continue campaign in China

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jun 16 (IANS) Indian boxers Jyoti, Prachi, and Nikhil emerged victorious on the second day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) in China, advancing to the next round of their respective weight categories to be held at the Guiyang Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the city of Guiyang.

Trying for Canada visit this year, let's conclude FTA before that: PM Modi to Carney

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:04 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday signalled that he may visit Canada this year and hoped that the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between both countries will be signed before his visit.

Four continents, four meetings, one year: Canadian PM lauds growing ties with India in meeting with PM Modi

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:03 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said that both countries continue to make a "very good progress" on concluding a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year while sharply expanding trade, investment and business cooperation.

Sri Lanka 'A' players sanctioned after heated India 'A' clash in Dambulla: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:48 PM

Dambulla, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly taken disciplinary action against players involved in the ill-tempered India 'A' versus Sri Lanka 'A' tri-series clash in Dambulla on Monday, with match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash imposing sanctions following the controversial contest, said a report on Tuesday.

Railways approves Rs 755 crore Champa-Korba third line project to boost capacity on key coal corridor

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a major boost to railway capacity augmentation in the coal-rich regions of the country, the Indian Railways on Tuesday approved the Champa-Korba Third Line Project across a 42 km stretch of South East Central Railway with an investment of Rs 755 crore.

When Rishi Kapoor struggled to compliment Sridevi

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:26 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Late actor Rishi Kapoor once revealed how he struggled to compliment his co-star Sridevi during his appearance on "The Kapil Sharma Show".

At G7 Summit, PM Modi underscores importance of 'trust' in building international partnerships

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:22 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday affirmed that India has always followed 'humanity first' approach and remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development.