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Statue of Swami Vivekananda unveiled at Indian mission in Chicago

Washington, Jun 16 (PTI): A life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at the Consulate General of India in Chicago by India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Read More

South African Odisha community celebrates Utkal Divas, Raja Festival

Johannesburg, Jun 16 (PTI): The Odisha diaspora in South Africa celebrated Utkal Divas and Raja Festival in Johannesburg, showcasing the community’s rich cultural heritage through traditional music, dance, cuisine and customs. Read More

Democrat leader Schumer demands Trump brief Congress on US-Iran deal

Washington, Jun 16 (PTI): Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demanded “transparency” from US President Donald Trump on the peace deal with Iran and called for an immediate briefing to Congress. Read More

Vance to lead US team to ink Iran peace deal in Switzerland: Trump

Washington, Jun 16 (PTI): Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for the in-person signing of the peace deal with Iran in Switzerland on Friday, President Donald Trump said. Read More

UK crime agency charges Indian captain arrested in Russian shadow fleet oil tanker raid

London, Jun 15 (PTI): An Indian man arrested by UK authorities was identified on Monday as Captain Ajay Pant and charged in connection with alleged violation of Western sanctions on Russia. Read More

PM Modi discusses ‘growing partnership’ with Slovakian President

Bratislava, Jun 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini on Monday and discussed the growing partnership between the two countries, including digitalisation, innovation, defence and nuclear energy. Read More

Iranian Parliament Backs US MoU, Friday Signing Planned: Masoud Pezeshkian

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Iranian parliament overwhelmingly backed US MoU for Friday signing. US confirms Strait of Hormuz reopens; Iran commits nuclear non-acquisition. Read More

Russian Strikes Damage Kyiv’s Iconic Cathedral, Kill Nearly Nine

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Russian missiles struck Kyiv, damaging historic Pechersk Lavra cathedral. Widespread attacks across Ukraine caused at least nine fatalities. Read More