India and Denmark discuss maritime security, explore deeper cooperation
Copenhagen, June 19 (IANS) An Indian delegation met with the Danish State Secretary and the Maritime Security envoy to discuss the global security environment, especially in the maritime field, the Indian Embassy in Denmark said Friday. “The inaugural Maritime Security Dialogue between India and Denmark was held this week,” the Embassy of India wrote on […]
Taliban decree erodes rights of women and girls: UN experts
Geneva, June 19 (IANS) Taliban’s new decree to govern the conditions for separation of spouses will not only license child marriage but also prevent women and girls from leaving abusive relationships, the United Nations experts have warned. “The decree on ‘separation of spouses’, issued by the de facto Ministry of Justice in April 2026, leaves […]
Trump says PM Modi among world’s ‘toughest leaders’
Washington, June 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has singled out Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the world’s toughest leaders, a view he expressed both in a newly published Axios interview and during his recent bilateral meeting with the Indian leader in France. In an interview with Axios, excerpts of which were published […]
Italian minister cancels US visit over Trump’s comments on Meloni
Rome, June 19 (IANS) Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday announced the cancellation of his planned visit to Miami for a business forum, after the controversy over US President Donald Trump’s comments on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister Giorgia […]
India, UK discuss advancing collaborations in AI, emerging technologies
London, June 19 (IANS) India and UK discussed advancing collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, research and innovation and leveraging the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement to have new opportunities, foster innovation, and drive shared economic growth. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to the UK, P Kumaran, and […]
Bangladesh’s rising e-waste imports raise health concerns: Report
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Poor oversight of cross‑border trade in hazardous electronic waste has left Bangladesh a net importer of e‑waste, raising alarms about environmental and public‑health risks, a new report has said. The report from Eco-Business cited a National Board of Revenue (NBR) document showing 40 companies declared imports under HS code 8549 […]
Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire: Reports
Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Israel and Hezbollah have reached a ceasefire, local media reported on Friday, citing Israeli officials. The official said Israel would remain in the “security zone” in southern Lebanon. “If they attack us, we will respond,” the official was quoted as saying, Israel’s Channel 12 reported. Ibrahim al-Moussawi, a member of Hezbollah’s […]
India, Uzbekistan agree to double bilateral trade in next 3 years
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan on Friday agreed to deepen trade ties, address the issue of non-tariff barriers and work towards doubling bilateral trade in the next three years, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday. Rajesh Agrawal, Department of Commerce Secretary, co-chaired the 14th […]
Yoga Day draws large crowd in Washington
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday morning as the Embassy of India marked the 12th International Day of Yoga, turning one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks into a sprawling open-air yoga arena overlooking the National Mall. Against the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Chhapra-Anand Vihar train, says Bihar will get 200 new trains in 7-8 years
Patna, June 19 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday inaugurated the new weekly train service between Chhapra Junction railway station and Anand Vihar Terminal. During the event, the Railway Minister also virtually flagged off two additional train services connecting Maul to Delhi and Zahirghat to Varanasi. The […]
