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.

US would help India if attacked: Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:10 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the United States would help India if it came under attack, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the "world's toughest negotiators", and said the two countries were "very close" to reaching a trade agreement, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi.