'Proud' of Indian diaspora's efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:10 AM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) After concluding a successful round of meetings at the G7 Summit in France's Evian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday morning where he received a 'warm welcome' by the Indian diaspora living here. The Prime Minister said that he was "proud of the Indian community's efforts in bringing India and France closer to each other".

PM Modi heads to France after G7 meetings

IANS | June 18, 2026 12:18 AM

Evian, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a productive round of meetings and interactions at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he presented India’s views on governance, policy‑making and the importance of working closely with the Global South to ensure global prosperity.

Trump hails Iran deal, says PM Modi welcomed it

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the agreement reached with Iran as a historic breakthrough, saying it had ended the current conflict, secured the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ensured that Tehran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.

‘Strait of Hormuz vital for global economy’: PM Modi tells Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, where the two leaders reviewed sustained progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, defence, technology and people‑to‑people ties.

Spent ‘long time’ with PM Modi at G7: Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he spent considerable time with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit as world leaders discussed the Iran agreement, the war in Ukraine and broader security challenges facing the Middle East.

India-UK trade pact to take effect on July 15, PM Modi hails milestone

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will formally enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking what he described as a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations.

PM Modi urges global AI standards, child safety at G7 Summit

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence, asserting that the technology's real success lies in empowering ordinary citizens rather than in the power of machines.