Trump shifts focus to Ukraine after Iran deal

IANS | June 15, 2026 11:18 PM

Evian, June 15 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration would turn its attention to the Russia-Ukraine war following what he described as a breakthrough agreement with Iran, expressing optimism that Moscow and Kyiv may be open to negotiations.

Slovakia confers its highest honour on PM Modi

IANS | June 15, 2026 11:14 PM

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Slovakia on Monday conferred its highest honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the Central European nation.

Foreign individuals can now invest directly in listed Indian firms under new RBI rules

IANS | June 15, 2026 10:00 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed authorised dealer (AD) banks to open repatriable rupee accounts for overseas individuals investing in listed Indian companies, paving the way for broader foreign participation in the country's equity markets beyond Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).

Union Home Secy reviews arrangements for June 21 NEET-UG re-test

IANS | June 15, 2026 9:58 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday reviewed the preparedness of State Governments for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 with a special focus on student convenience, security arrangements, and the integrity of the examination process.