Rubio said the wide range of areas in which both countries cooperate reflected the strength of ties between Washington and New Delhi. “The list of issues that we work together with India on, the breadth of scope of them, is what highlights the fact that India is an important strategic partner in the United States,
Blast Near Railway Station In Pakistan’s Balochistan Injures 20 Outlook India
George Russell clinched pole for the Canadian Grand Prix, just after winning the Sprint race. His Mercedes teammate, championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli, starts second. McLaren and Ferrari are pushing hard, while Red Bull faces challenges. An intense intra-team rivalry between Russell and Antonelli adds further drama to the highly anticipated race.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and external affairs minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed strong US-India strategic ties, highlighting cooperation in defence, trade, energy and technology. Rubio said US visa reforms were global, not India-specific, while condemning racist remarks against Indian Americans. Both leaders discussed energy security, Quad cooperation, trade negotiations, Iran tensions and India’s multi-alignment
The Delhi high court’s order came after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had declared Vinesh ineligible for domestic events till June 26. Babita, herself a former wrestler, said the court’s decision was correct.
Kangana Ranaut paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress and dancer Vyjayanthimala on social media, sharing a vintage Bharatanatyam video and calling her “heavenly” and “born only to be worshipped.” Vyjayanthimala, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, is celebrated for iconic films like ‘Nagin’, ‘Devdas’, and her legendary pairing with Dilip Kumar.
China is reportedly nearing the launch of its largest naval support vessel, a massive ship designed to bolster its growing blue-water capabilities. Images reveal significant construction progress, suggesting a potential completion by year-end and service entry between 2027-2028. This development underscores China’s expanding naval ambitions.
India’s transportation fuel demand growth is set for a sharp slowdown in late 2026. Higher prices, government conservation efforts, and a weakening rupee are impacting mobility. Analysts have significantly cut growth forecasts, with petrol demand facing the steepest decline due to reduced commuting and discretionary travel.
Iran has rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks, accusing Washington of distorting regional realities and diverting attention from its destabilizing policies. Tehran asserts that US sanctions, not its own actions, have disrupted global energy markets and held them hostage. Rubio had previously accused Iran of holding the energy market hostage during his visit
In a bid to combat the rising tide of the Ebola outbreak, India has sent vital medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering support for Africa in addressing this urgent public health crisis.
