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India starts evacuating students from Iran

 1.US President Donald Trump will cut short his visit to the Group of Seven summit in Canada and leave on Monday night due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the White House announced."Because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/middle-east-crisis-donald-trump-to-leave-g7-summit-early-over-iran-israel-conflict-warns-tehran-to-evacuate-immediately/articleshow/121896046.cms

2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Canada's Kananaskis to attend the G7 Summit. This marks his first visit to Canada in a decade.Prime Minister Narendra Modi.(DPR PMO)Discussions with world leaders at the G-7 Summit will be focused on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/g7-summit-canada-pm-narendra-modi-india-us-iran-israel-101750122563989.html

3.As Israel-Iran air strikes intensified, the government Monday said it was relocating Indian students in Iran within the country to ensure their safety. There are roughly 10,000 Indians in Iran, out of whom 6,000 are students. Around 600 Indian students were relocated to Qom from Tehran, which has been the target of Israeli strikes. Around 110 students from Urmia also reached the Armenian border Monday evening and were likely to be evacuated by air Tuesday.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/israel-iran-conflict-india-starts-evacuating-students-from-iran-100-reach-armenia-border/articleshow/121894115.cms

4.Norway will introduce a tourist tax from summer 2026, allowing municipalities to charge a 3% fee on overnight stays and cruise ship passengers. The move comes as tourism in the country hits record highs, putting growing pressure on local infrastructure, according to a report by Forbes.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/norway-to-introduce-tourist-tax-from-2026-to-ease-pressure-on-local-infrastructure/articleshow/121900350.cms?UTM_Source=Google_Newsstand&UTM_Campaign=RSS_Feed&UTM_Medium=Referral&from=mdr

5.As The Oberoi Group enters a new phase of growth, it reaffirms its commitment to building a future anchored in sustainability. Elements by Oberoi, the Group’s holistic environmental and social responsibility framework, reflects a philosophy that has quietly shaped its ethos for decades and now takes centre stage as the company scales new heights.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-oberoi-group-launches-elements-by-oberoi-to-deepen-sustainability-commitment

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