Morning Digest: Trump, Iran’s President sign deal to end West Asia war; Seafarers issue of ‘utmost importance’, Modi tells Trump, and more

Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the day. Science For All The weekly newsletter from science writers takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Data Point Decoding the headlines with facts, figures, and numbers THEdge At the cutting edge of education and careers Health Matters Ramya Kannan writes to you on getting to good health, and staying there Gender Agenda Stories from beyond the binary. The Hindu On Books Books of the week, reviews, excerpts, new titles and features. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France. Photo: PMO via PTI U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s President signed a deal on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) meant to end the West Asia war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) asked the Delhi Police to respond to bail pleas filed by two men accused of operating the Rajasthan module of the banned outfit Indian Mujahideen. The accused, who have been in custody for 12 years, are challenging a Delhi High Court order denying them bail. India and the United Kingdom have overcome last-minute differences over steel import duties to finally announce July 15 as the implementation date for the trade deal between the two countries, the two governments announced on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped by immigration officials at the Delhi airport on June 14 as his name had been included in a “blacklist” generated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in 2025. India and the European Union will sign the ambitious free trade agreement by the end of this year, top EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) after holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Passengers flying from Srinagar, Jammu, and Ayodhya may soon pass through full body scanners at airport security, with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) having requested operators at these airports to install the advanced imaging technology on a priority basis, a senior government official said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). Parliamentarians from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray or UBT) met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), soon after holding a press conference in New Delhi. Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan has referred the notice moved by six BJP MPs against Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of making “derogatory, disparaging and disrespectful” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Committee of Privileges for examination, investigation and report. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on shoring up bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, investments and defence. The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) came down heavily on cyber fraudsters, describing them as “parasites” who prey on unsuspecting citizens, and observed that such offenders ought to be dealt with firmly. India’s annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) that an interim accord with Iran was not final and that he could resume a bombing campaign if he did not like it or if Tehran did not “behave”. Representatives of messaging app Telegram were called in for meetings “at the highest levels” and warned about the misuse of the app’s features that facilitate “paper leak frauds” before a blanket ban was issued, Abhishek Singh, Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), told The Hindu on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) raised with U.S. President Donald Trump the issue of seafarers’ safety and called for provisions for their protection in Washington’s proposed peace deal with Iran, even as the two leaders vowed to take steps to repair bilateral ties that reeled under severe strain over the past year. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) called for rebuilding the country’s education system, saying it puts pressure on children, gives stress to students and extorts money from parents. Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s foreign visit plans will not impact bilateral ties with India as Dhaka-New Delhi relation has its own dynamics and

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