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 1.India made big strides on the trade front during the G7 meeting in France. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was attending the key meeting in Évian-les-Bains, met several global leaders and major economic developments are in the pipeline for India. The timelines of two key trade deals for India were fixed, and US President Donald Trump also shared a big update on the ongoing trade negotiations with India. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/big-trade-wins-for-india-as-pm-modi-attends-g7-meet-uk-deal-date-eu-fta-by-year-end-full-list-101781711263129.html 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue, in broad terms, of the safety of seafarers with U.S. President Trump at the start of their bilateral meeting in Evian, France, on the fringes of the G7 Summit. Mr. President, you are aware across the world, Indian seafarers in the hundreds of thousands are working and performing their duties across global maritime trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and their safety...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the deaths of Indian seafarers in a US military strike during an address to G7 leaders, which included US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister stressed on the human cost of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz while calling for the protection of maritime trade routes. "We welcome the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia. This conflict has caused loss of life and property in our friendly countries in the region. Disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have adversely affected the global economy," the PM said.  https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indians-also-lost-their-lives-pm-modi-flags-sailors-safety-in-front-of-trump-at-g7-summit-11646098 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed reviewed bilateral relations, including energy cooperation, and called for continued free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz during a meeti...

 1.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday (June 15, 2026) announced a forthcoming ban on social media for all children under the age of 16.Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Mr. Starmer said that “the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16”. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/britain-bans-social-media-for-under-16-keir-starmer/article71104009.ece 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States to end the  conflict in West Asia that has been raging for more than three months, killing and injuring thousands, and disrupting shipping and energy markets.“ Mr. Modi said in a post on social media, from the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. The Prime Minister arrived in the city on Sunday night for a bilateral visit after a day of events and meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-welcomes-west-asia-deal...

 1.The United States and Iran on Sunday (June 14, 2026) agreed a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan said, in the strongest sign yet that more than three months of war in West Asia is drawing to a close. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif posted on X that a peace deal “has been REACHED” and an official signing ceremony will be held on June 19 in Switzerland. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-iran-reach-peace-deal-signing-set-for-friday-pakistan-says/article71102525.ece 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 17) on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, according to the White House schedule.Trump is also expected to address the media shortly after the talks. https://www.news18.com/world/pm-modi-donald-trump-meeting-g7-summit-france-india-us-bilateral-talks-trade-deal-tariffs-strait-of-hormuz-pre...

 1.President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office. In a letter marking the occasion, the President described the achievement as an expression of the faith that voters had repeatedly placed in Mr. Modi’s leadership through successive elections. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/president-congratulates-pm-modi-on-becoming-longest-serving-elected-prime-minister/article71083883.ece 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-day visit to France and Slovakia beginning June 13, with the trip expected to deepen India’s strategic partnership with France, boost technology and innovation cooperation, and expand engagement with Europe amid a rapidly evolving global geopolitical landscape. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/11/modi-heads-to-france-slovakia-as-india-pushes-fresh-tech-innovation-partnerships 3.After Jap...

 1.The varsities granted letters were the University of Bristol and the University of York from the United Kingdom, both of which will set up campuses in Mumbai, and the University of New South Wales from Australia, which will establish its campus in Bengaluru Representatives from the British High Commission, the Australian High Commission, and the British Council also attended the event. https://www.deccanherald.com/india/three-foreign-universities-get-centres-nod-to-set-up-indian-campuses-4033214 2.China and India should stick to the "right strategic perception" that they are not rivals but cooperative partners and opportunities for each other's development, not threats, a top Chinese official said on Monday (June 8, 2026). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a media briefing here in response to a question on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on Sino-India relations and Moscow’s efforts to maintain close ties with both of them during an ...