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Canadian firm wins first EU SAFE defence contract as Canada, EU deepen security ties

India, June 16 -- A Canadian defence technology company has secured the first contract awarded to a Canadian firm under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, as Canada and... Read More


Telegram suspended ahead of NEET-UG re-test as govt targets paper leak networks and fraud channels

New Delhi/IBNS, June 16 -- The government has temporarily suspended access to Telegram in India as a precautionary measure ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG)... Read More


Slovakia awards Modi highest state honour, elevates ties with India to Comprehensive Partnership

Bratislavia/IBNS, June 16 -- Slovak President Peter Pellegrini conferred the country's highest state honour on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bratislava on Monday. Accepting ... Read More


India flags security risks in Starlink's Satellite Laser network, may restrict key technology: Report

New Delhi/IBNS, June 16 -- The Indian government is unlikely to permit billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to use a key satellite technology that allows its spacecraft to beam data directly to one anothe... Read More


HCL Tech surges 3% after strategic investment in India's sovereign AI firm Sarvam AI

Mumbai/IBNS, June 16 -- The share prices of HCL Tech on Tuesday surged following the company's strategic investment in sovereign Indian AI firm Sarvam AI, media reports said. Sarvam, India's full-sta... Read More


Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen from Friday after US-Iran deal, Trump announces ahead of G7 talks

India, June 15 -- President Donald Trump has announced that a new agreement between the United States and Iran will lead to the "complete reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz from Friday, easing restric... Read More


Horror in US: 12 killed as skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff

India, June 15 -- At least 11 skydivers and a pilot were killed after a small aircraft crashed in the US state of Missouri on Sunday, according to media reports. The aircraft, leased by a skydiving c... Read More


Trump's Iran deal sparks market euphoria, Sensex soars nearly 1,300 points

Mumbai/IBNS, June 15 -- The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement, easing concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis and triggering a... Read More


UK to ban under-16s from using social media apps; Starmer says move needed to protect children from harmful content

India, June 15 -- Britain will ban children under 16 from using several major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announ... Read More


Akal Takht declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Guru', asks Sikhs to distance themselves

India, June 15 -- In a major development with political and religious ramifications in Punjab, the Akal Takht on Monday declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann "anti-Guru" and urged the Sikh comm... Read More