At the G7 summit in Evian, India placed maritime safety and the protection of seafarers at the center of global discussions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over rising risks faced by commercial shipping crews, particularly those operating through sensitive international sea lanes. He emphasized that disruptions at sea are no longer isolated incidents but a growing threat to global trade stability and human safety.

Student-focused rally in Kota Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to address the “Echo of Students” rally in Kota, a major coaching hub in Rajasthan. The event is being positioned around concerns raised by students and competitive exam aspirants, particularly issues li

US Intelligence Flags Iran’s Strategic Leverage in Strait of Hormuz US intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran has gained significant leverage over the Strait of Hormuz following the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, according to reports citing multiple sources. The assessment suggests that Tehran now holds the capability to disrupt or restrict movement through one of the world??

India-Canada Relations Strengthen at G7 Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held detailed bilateral talks in Evian on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, focusing on strengthening cooperation across trade, energy, technology, education and defence. The meeting marked another step in improving ties between the two countries, with both leaders reviewing ongoing progress in

US-India Trade Deal Nears Final Stage The United States and India are approaching the final phase of a long-anticipated trade agreement, with officials indicating that negotiations are now in their “last mile” and could conclude within weeks. The development comes just ahead of a high-profile bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 s

Telegram restriction ahead of NEET raises WhatsApp question India’s decision to restrict Telegram ahead of the NEET re-test scheduled for June 21 has triggered a wider debate on digital platform regulation and why similar action has not been taken against WhatsApp. The move, taken on the recommendation of the National Testing Agency (NTA), is linked to concerns over exam-related fraud and the circulation o

India-US bilateral trade agreement talks will resume in India on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and continue through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as officials seek to complete the first phase of a proposed trade pact. A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative is scheduled to meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other Indian officials. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the two sides expect to give final touches to the first tranche while contin

The G7 summit 2026 opened in Évian-les-Bains, France, with leaders gathering for discussions on global economic pressure, trade stability, artificial intelligence, energy security, climate action and geopolitical tensions. India’s participation has drawn major attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to present New Delhi’s priorities before some of the world’s most influential economies. Although India is not a G7 membe

Noida International Airport in Jewar began commercial flight operations on Monday, June 15, 2026, marking a major milestone for Uttar Pradesh’s aviation network and the wider National Capital Region. The first commercial flight from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport landed at the new airport at 8:05 am, officially opening passenger movement at the greenfield aviation hub. The inaugural Lucknow-Noida service was ope

A tragic railway accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district killed four passengers on Sunday around 4:15 pm after panic spread inside the Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express following a rumour of fire. The incident occurred between Hetampur and Dholpur railway stations in the Jhansi Division, according to preliminary information shared by North Central Railway. Train No. 19665 Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express had come to a halt afte

Kerala’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme is expected to help women students, daily workers, low-income commuters and transgender persons reduce regular transport expenses from June 15. The scheme allows eligible passengers to travel free of cost on selected KSRTC ordinary bus services. The government has introduced the move as a welfare measure to improve public transport access and support daily mobility across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava on a landmark visit to Slovakia, becoming the first Indian prime minister to travel to the country since it became independent in 1993. The visit is part of his three-nation European tour and comes at a time when India is working to deepen its political, economic and technology partnerships across Europe. During his two-day stay, Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Slovak Pre

The 52nd G7 Summit, convened on the shores of Lake Geneva, demonstrates the West’s recognition of a shifting global order. French President Emmanuel Macron’s strategic outreach list included influential non-members—India, Brazil, Kenya, Egypt, and South Korea—acknowledging that traditional Western powers can no longer navigate economic or security crises alone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are now pivotal participants, bridging the Global South

An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident at Air Force Station Jorhat in Assam on Saturday, triggering an emergency response inside the military facility. Initial reports said the aircraft may have caught fire after landing, but officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the incident. The Indian Air Force issued a brief statement confirming the accident. It said an AN-32 aircraft of the IAF met with an acci

India has achieved a major milestone in defence technology after the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and conducted the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range. The successful trials are being seen as a strong boost to India’s indigenous defence programme and long-term strategic preparedness. According to the Ministry of Defence, the

Modi’s G7 invitation highlights India’s rising global role Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, after being invited as a special guest by French President Emmanuel Macron. India is not a member of the G7, but its repeated presence at the forum shows how New Delhi has become increasingly important to discussions on global economics, security, supply chains and de

All 28 chief ministers attend NITI Aayog meeting

A fire in a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area killed three people and left two others in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The blaze was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the ground-floor parking area of a multi-storey building with five upper floors. The victims included a 22-year-old man and two women. Several residents were trapped inside the

India and Russia are preparing to host the first INNOPROM International Industrial Technology Exhibition in India, marking a fresh push in their expanding economic and industrial partnership. The event is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 11 at Bharat Mandapam Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi, bringing together manufacturers, investors, technology companies, industrial buyers and government representatives. The exhib

OpenDoor, the US-based real estate technology firm, is winding down its India operations, impacting nearly 250 employees. The move reflects the company’s shift toward AI-powered automation and smaller AI-native teams located in the United States. Executives emphasized that the layoffs are not due to employee performance, praising the India team for their contributions over the years. The transition underscores a larger trend in tech: global operations are increasingly leveraging artificial