Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that the United States remains engaged in negotiations with Iran but made clear that any agreement must permanently prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while signalling confidence that Washington would prevail either diplomatically or militarily.Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that nuclear non-proliferation is the central objective of his administration’s approach.“We’re going to see,” Trump said whe…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to citizens on the occasion of World Environment Day and praised those who are dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to everyone on World Environment Day. I would like to applaud all those passionate about environmental conservation. This is a day to reaffirm our commitment to protecting our environment and further…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future, guided by the principle of “One Earth, One Family and One Future” and inspired by the spirit of Mission LiFE. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Guided by the principle of ‘One Earth, One Family and One Future’, we will continue working towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable plane…

Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and signalling confidence that the two countries will reach a deal.Speaking at the White House during an event focused on coal and energy policy, Trump said on Thursday that trade negotiations with India were progressing despite his long-standing criticism of India’s tariff regime.Asked about reports th…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court has convicted and sentenced three accused in a 2018 terror conspiracy case linked with the banned Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorist organisation, involving the seizure of weapons and explosive materials from an educational institute hostel room in Punjab’s Jalandhar, central agency officials said.   The NIA special court at Mohali in Punjab, which on Monday convicted Zahid Gulzar, Yasir Rafiq Bhat and Mohammad Idri…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted extensive searches in connection with the Bhangar bomb blast case in West Bengal, and arrested one more accused into connection with the matter, central probe agency officials said. With the arrest of Sainur Molla, the driver of the Scorpio car used to transport the bomb makers who were killed and injured in the explosion, the total arrests in the case have gone up to three, NIA officials said on Thursday in a stateme…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Continuing with its investigation into the dozen cases registered in connection with the Malda pre-poll Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-related mob blockades, violence and detention of judicial officers, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested two more accused persons in two distinct cases. The accused, identified as Maulana Imran Ali and Rinku SK, have been taken into custody over illegal detention of judicial officers, blockade of a National Highw…

Jaipur, June 5 (IANS) Rajasthan’s mining and petroleum sectors are witnessing significant investment momentum, with projects worth Rs 33,000 crore currently under execution and Rs 15,000 crore already translated into on-ground investments, according to State Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora. Leading the investment wave are marquee projects by UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Copper Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation.UltraTech’s Rs 2,230-crore cement plant has already com…

Amaravati, June 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resource Development, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, has invited Russian space and technology firms to invest in emerging space ecosystem in the state. Lokesh, currently on a visit to Russia, is a participator in the Russia–India Business Dialogue at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026.He showcased the state’s ambitious plans in the space, aerospace, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors, inviting Russian…

Jaipur, June 5 (IANS) Climate change has emerged as a major challenge for Rajasthan, impacting public health, education, nutrition, water security, and livelihoods through rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and increasing water scarcity. Experts and officials on Thursday emphasised the need for stronger awareness, climate resilience, and coordinated action during a workshop organised at the Constitution Club on the eve of World Environment Day. Speaking at the event, UNI…