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1.The United States and Iran on Sunday (June 14, 2026) agreed a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end...

 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-press-conference-ws-l-10148449.html

3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Slovakia for the second leg of his three-nation European tour, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country since it gained independence in 1993.During his two-day stay in Bratislava, Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. He will also engage with leading Slovak business executives to explore opportunities for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/narendra-modi-slovakia-visit-talks-pellegrini-fico-bratislava-2926587-2026-06-15

4.With the first commercial flight landing at Noida International Airport in Jewar on June 15, the airport is poised to become far more than a gateway for air travel. Like successful aerotropolis hubs around the world, it is expected to anchor a broader ecosystem of industries, logistics parks and commercial development along the Yamuna Expressway corridor, creating jobs, attracting investment and fuelling long-term housing demand.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/noida-international-airports-first-flight-today-how-it-could-shape-property-prices-housing-and-office-markets-101781484035183.html

5.Marriott International announced the opening of its 10,000th property globally, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa, marking a historic milestone for the company as it approaches its 100th anniversary.“Marriott was founded 99 years ago as a nine seat root beer stand, and as of today, has grown into a global portfolio of 10,000 properties spanning 146 countries and territories. I’m immensely proud of this tremendous milestone, made possible by our global teams and the owners who continue to place their trust in Marriott brands,” said Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott International.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/development/marriotts-10000th-hotel-is-in-india

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