Football connects India and France: PM Modi

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:14 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that football is another strong bond that connects India and France, adding that the passion for the sport is visible in both countries.

US V-P Vance warns allies not to undermine Iran deal

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:37 PM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday delivered a blunt warning to critics of the Trump administration's Iran agreement, saying that efforts to undermine the deal could jeopardise a rare opportunity to stabilise the Middle East after months of conflict.

PM Modi specifically voiced safety and security of seafarers at G7 Summit: Misri

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:27 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Emphasising that India hopes to see a rapid return of peace and stability in West Asia following the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically emphasised the issue of the safety and security of seafarers during meetings with his counterparts and in his interventions at the G7 Summit in France's Evian, over the last couple of days.