India, US to hold trade talks this week to finalise interim pact: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 21, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India and the United States will hold ministerial-level trade talks this week as both countries seek to finalise the framework for the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) ahead of a key tariff deadline next month, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

Top 10 firms add Rs 2 lakh crore in market value

IANS | June 21, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) The combined market valuation of nine of India's 10 most-valued companies surged by Rs 2.15 lakh crore last week after a strong rally in domestic equities amid improving global risk sentiment.

‘Densely packed with weapons, sensors’: Naval officers highlight capabilities of newly-commissioned INS Agray, INS Dunagiri

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:53 PM

Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here, naval officers associated with the newly inducted vessels highlighted their advanced capabilities, indigenous systems, and strategic significance for the Indian Navy.

'Will remain tense till results are declared': Candidates appearing for NEET retest

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several candidates who had gathered outside examination centres in various parts of the country for the NEET-UG re-examination, told IANS that they are skeptical about their preparation following the alleged May 3 paper leak. However, the students hoped that the government's measures to conduct a fair examination will be successful this time.